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confidence

Our girls internalize values that tell them to be silent, rarely seen and a good listener above all else.
These young years are a crucial time for us to nurture self-confidence and strengthen her neural pathways.
An excess of parental smothering prevents a young person from growing up to feel confident and empowered.