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How to Inspire Young Girls to
Dream Big
Special to The Truth
For
parents, encouraging children to dream big is part of the
job description. And while more doors are now open for women
in historically male-dominated fields like science,
technology and sports, for parents with daughters it’s more
important than ever to drive home the “you can do anything”
message.
While you
can’t be there all the time, when you’re together, you can
do your best to steer the conversation in ways that inspire.
The
experts at VTech, an award-winning electronic toy
manufacturer that is introducing a revolutionary range of
dolls for girls called Flipsies, are offering a few tips to
help parents find ways that they can empower their girls to
follow their dreams and aspire for more:
Talk
about It
Everything
your child consumes, from television to books to magazines,
becomes part of her consciousness. Monitor what your
daughter watches and reads, and encourage her to choose
media with positive messaging, cultural value or a lesson.
Together, look for shows and books that feature women
following their dreams. Read the newspaper and talk about
articles illustrating women doing great things.
Innovate Play Time
The way
children play can be very influential to their development
and self-esteem, and toy makers are catching on that parents
are looking for more in their children’s toys. Parents can
take advantage of new trends in toy design that infuse
interactive technology with classic role play to encourage
engaging, imaginative play.
A new line
of dolls and playsets, Flipsies, encourages young girls ages
four and up to let their dreams shine and be anything they
want to be, whether it’s a doctor, marine biologist, baker,
rock star or veterinarian. Each of the eight dolls in the
range has talents and big ambitions -- from Eva, a pet lover
who dreams of being a veterinarian to Styla, a confident
DIY-er and aspiring fashion designer. The dolls wear a charm
with special powers to “flip” their dreams into reality,
encouraging girls with the message that they can do the
same.
Be a
Role Model
Surround
your daughter with positive role models. From her basketball
coach to her teacher to you, children look to grownups for
guidance and often model their behavior. If possible,
consider taking your daughter to your workplace or along on
volunteer projects so she can see what you do during the
day. Talk to her teacher about participating in a career day
at school.
For
empowering activities, games, quizzes and webisodes for
girls, and more parenting tips and resources, visit
www.Flipsies.com.
From the
toys your child plays with to the media she consumes, you
can inspire your daughter’s happiness and success by
directing positive messaging her way.
Courtesy: StatePoint
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