Comments on: A New Year’s Resolution for our Daughters

By: Margie

Margie — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:35:46 +0000

This is true for little boys also. I know my soon to be 12 yrs old son seems more aware of his looks then I do. I think we need to do this for all children.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:14:19 +0000

AWWWWW Emily Great Job!!! I soooo am behind this…. with a 13 year old daughter and constantly hearing her ask…”Mom do I look fat?” It makes you wonder what all is going on in her head … thanx for this post!! I so love what Dove is doing (=

By: dsto

dsto — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:03:24 +0000

Please keep up the good work. I too am glad I am a guy, we have our own set of issues…but man, the pressure girls live with! To grow up too fast, to measure up to some worldly standard, to give up on what you know is right, to try keep up with someone that is NOT you, a whole lot of ups that are not that uplifting eh?! Really cool post. You’ve won half the battle with your little girl….you care!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:26:47 +0000

Great post…thanks!!! Makes me open my eyes and realize what I need to be conscious of as my daughter grows up!!!

By: Courtney from Mommie Blogs

Courtney from Mommie Blogs — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:25:07 +0000

great post and I must say, Dove has done a fabulous job with their campaign more so than any other company.

By: StephanieJ

StephanieJ — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:51:51 +0000

I could not agree with you more! I grew up in a household that only spoke the language of fat. They still do to this day, and I am 30, have a daughter of my own! I will not allow this for my daughter, and it is always refreshing to see others who have the same views on this as I do. I want to make good life choices and lead by example, not just talk about how fat I am. Now, I have to go get that book!

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:41:07 +0000

Excellent post, Emily. I completely agree-girls do not need this kind of pressure. 7/10 girls don’t think they measure up in some way, when in fact, they measure up better than those WITH the confidence! One of the many reasons I’m happy being a guy.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:19 +0000

First of all, those are sweet boots. Secondly, Kate’s rainbow headband she had on Saturday was also awesome. And most importantly, I want that Jessica Weiner book. You have been holding out on me! Seriously, I totally speak the language of fat way too much. So I am going to stop, and I am just going to start making healthy life choices and being a good example to by daughter!