Kids Health Notes give-away: The Only Hearts Club dolls
May 6, 2008 by Grace Ibay
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
One of the best gifts that a parents can give is the gift of acceptance. No matter what, the loving parent is there to receive the child for who she is and not just what she can do, or failed to do. Or how she looked.
And in a world like today, where the pressure to look pretty and thin can suck the life out of a young girl, how her parent (and especially her mom) looks at her makes a big difference in her self-esteem. To have our girls know and believe that it’s fine to be themselves, and really, we love them no matter what.
My next give-away is perfect for both Mom and her girls – The Only Hearts Club dolls.
These dolls help promote a healthy self-esteem in young girls, by sending them the message to “Listen to your heart, and do the right thing.”
Each doll is “born” with her own, unique identity, likes and dislikes, and group of friends. They were created to show girls that no matter what they like in life, it’s okay to be yourself. These are the same messages that moms tell her girls all the time, and now maybe she’ll have a little more help.
So from one mom to another, I’m giving away one Only Hearts Club doll each to 15 (fifteen) winners!
How to join?
- In the comments, share how you encourage your child(ren) to have a more positive self-image.
- Additional entry will be given to those who link this contest post on their site!
- Eligibility – one entry per person per email daily (so you get more entries if you come back tomorrow).
- It’s open to US residents only. If you have a blog, do post your URL as well, as I love to visit my readers’ sites and catch a conversation.
The contest ends 12:00 midnight EST May 10, 2008 in time for Mother’s day. Fifteen winners will be randomly chosen. I will post the winners before 12mn of May 11, 2008.
(I have 4 other contests for Mother’s Day. Check them out, and join, HERE)
lots of enouragement and praising them daily
very cute dolls with a positive message.
I tell my kids I’m proud of them.
Whenever they are down about something they don’t do as well as others I point out the things they do very well, and things they are better at than me.
I think it is important to buy them games and puzzles in the appropriate age group, they should be challenging, but not so challenging, that the kids are set up to fail.
Tell them what a good job they have done when they are helping you, even if its not up to your expectations.
with the love of riding horses
I point out her accomplishments and tell her to keep them in mind always.
Like in the old song, “Accentuate the positive.”
My daughter is not allowed to say, “I can’t do that.” Instead, she must say, “I need help.”
Compliment them, stand by their decisions even if you might not agree and don’t worry so much about what they are wearing.
I think the worst thing about growing up with 5 sisters was always being compared to one or the other. I know my mom did not mean to do any harm but I always grew up feeling as if I was not quite good enough. I decided to do it completely different with my children so from the age of 1 I made a chart for each one of them. I would put a star for “made it” and a happy face for “good job in trying!” I taught them to only compare themselves with themselves and not anyone else as they are truly unique and each has their own strengths and weaknesses.
I praise them when they deserve and encourage them to learn from their mistakes when they don’t.
I allow my daughter to wear comfortable clothes, not exactly “whats in”, just what she wants to. After all she is at school all day long. She should be comfortable. Lucky, her friends all feel the same way.
I hug them often and tell them how much I love them.
I tell my children how much I love them
tell them how proud of them for doing the right thing
show kindness to animals
When she complains that someone has put her down in some way, I get her to focus on her positive aspects…then mention that perhaps her critics are just plain jealous.
Every night after prayers; and a Bible story we then are allowed to tell three things that helped each of us to become a better person by growing inside. many thanks and bet of luck to all who enter. SW
praise works wonders
I praise and encourage them when they give it theire all, even if they aren’t happy with the outcome.
I encourage my daughter to have a more positive self-image by teaching her that is a special unique individual who has a purpose in life and family and friends who love her and want her to become what ever she dreams in life.
I listen to there concerns never writing them off as trivial. I try to set a good example by being assertive in my everyday life. thank you
Dolly Parton
I read books to my little girl that have strong females as the lead character. They don’t need a man to rescue them because they have the ability to succeed within them.
I give them positive feedback when they are wrong they do get punished when they do something good they do get praise
My beautiful 3 year old daughter Casey has Autism. A while back, I was shocked when I realized that although she does not communicate like other children, she still understands a good part of what I say. I immediately beefed up my positive reinforcements and said things like, “Great job!” or “You are doing GREAT!” all of the time. I also reinforce a positive self image by saying “Good looking!” when she makes eye contact or “Good talking!” when she speaks. I want to let her know she is important and that what she does is important to me. But MOST important is that I tell her “I love you”, because kids never get tired of hearing that and it can be the biggest boost of all.
As a tutor in a school system who works with children whose first language is not English, I always try to find at least one special fact about the child’s home country. Building on this raises the child’s self-worth, something that they struggle with while trying to build a new life in an unfamiliar place.
Never put your children down always lift them up no matter what the situation. They will always love you for it and never leave you when they
get older.
We live in a very diverse neighborhood, by choice. We emphasize to our daughter to look at behavior and character rather than physical appearance.
I have two biracial daughters. We are always encouraging them to be themselves no matter what anyone else tells them, and that they are beautiful and smart and can accomplish anything they set their mind to and try.
Added a link to this contest on the other post I made about your other contest.
http://lyricandariasmom.blogspot.com/2008/05/win-jenny-craig-30-minute-meals.html
CLOTHING YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOUR CHILD WEARS BUT REMEMBER YOUR PARENTS PROBABLY DIDNT LIKE YOUT STYLE WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG.REMEMBER AS LONG AS IT IS DESENT AND CLEAN ITS THEIR CHOOSE
One way to build childrens self esteem is to surround them with aunts, uncles, and grandparents who truly appreciatle them just as they are.
SOUNDS LIKE THE BEST WAY TO MAKE A GIRL
FEEL REALLY GOOD ABOUT HERSELF
I point out her accomplishments.
Praising the positives makes them feel so good.
I discourage bullying and I make them think about how mean words would make them feel.
Give them a sense of pride and satisfaction perhaps in baking cookies or mowing the grass.
Make them feel loved!!
constantly giving them compliments
The family adds so much into this equation.
Never belittle them, discipline fairly.
Good manners go a long way!
We have a rule that says we all talk about our week on Sundays. This gives all of us a chance to get our schedules and special tasks set for the week.
We take karate (actually its called tung so do) and they teach positive self image plus stranger awareness,
I give them positive encouragement.
Compliments and teaching them never to let someone convince you you’re worth less than you are.
One of the ways I encouraged my children was each year take one of their art proects each year and frame it. It told them how important I thought their work was.