What to Say When Your Daughter Criticises Her Looks

What to Say When Your Daughter Criticises Her Looks

When your daughter makes harsh comments about her appearance, it can catch you off guard. Maybe she’s only five. Or fifteen. Either way, it stings to hear a child doubt her own beauty and your daughter criticises her looks. In that moment, what you say matters more than you realise. It can either fuel her inner critic or help her build a lifelong habit of self-kindness. Find out how to respond in a way that actually boosts her confidence and helps her reframe the way she sees herself.

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