What are the best tips you have for raising a daughter?

As a mother of daughters, be careful what you say about your own body in front of her. Do not let her hear you say about yourself, "I'm so fat," or "I look disgusting in these jeans," or "I really need to go on a diet." You might as well be saying those things to your daughter. The message you are sending her is that if she ever gains weight, you will not love her, because you do not love yourself if you gain weight. Trust me, your girl will internalize these messages, and it's a lifetime struggle to teach her otherwise.

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