When a little girl proudly emerges in an Elsa costume or accessorized with a chaotic amount of brightly colored jewelry, our first instinct is to tell her how beautiful she looks. At the same time, we want our daughters to see through the double standards that society places on them, including the belief that they’re better when they’re in expensive clothes and have their hair and makeup done. Life coach Rachelle Indra says it’s ok to acknowledge when our girls get all dolled up; it’s just that using the word ‘beautiful’ can end up doing more harm than good.
Luckily, a simple swap can make all the difference!