As parents, we all want our children to grow up feeling good about themselves. It's so important for kids to be confident, especially in a world where they're constantly receiving messages telling them they're not attractive or smart or talented enough. That's why it's so precious when you see a little one who's super proud and happy just to be themselves.
In a video posted on June 19, a toddler girl has an adorable moment in front of the mirror when she catches sight of herself wearing a dress...and absolutely loves what she sees. Her pure joy at the way her dress swishes around when she moves is exactly the energy everybody should have when they look in the mirror!
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"I love when my beautiful girl realizes how beautiful she is," wrote Maddi O'Malley . It's amazing how the right dress (or pair of jeans or whatever else) can totally boost your mood. Commenters couldn't get enough of this sweet, self-assured girl.
"The way she instantly smiled at herself ," wrote Cracker Barrel.
"The way she looked at herself! I hope our girls continue to look at themselves that way as they grow ," wrote Ashley.
"Oh I cried. May she always look at herself this way forever," wrote scorps.
Related: Baby's Wide-Eyed Reaction to Seeing Herself in the Mirror Is Priceless
Here's hoping she carries that feeling with her for the rest of her life!
How to Raise Daughters With High Self Esteem
As a parent, one of the most important things you can do is to model self-acceptance , according to the Child Mind Institute.
Don't say negative things about yourself or the way you look, or talk about food being "good" or "bad." You should also try to "direct your praise away from appearance," as Anea Bogue, MA, author of 9 Ways We Are Screwing Up Our Girls and How We Can Stop explained.
“I think that we need to make a very conscious effort to balance our compliments about a girl’s appearance with compliments about who she is and what she DOES in the world. Challenge yourself to match every compliment you give about your daughter’s appearance with at least two compliments about something non-appearance based, and do the same for other girls who cross your path — your daughter’s friends, nieces, etc.”
Girls (and kids in general) also need to know that you'll love them no matter what they look like or how they perform at something. Instead of focusing on the outcome, praise your daughter for her efforts. Kids don't need to be perfect, they just need to be themselves!
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