I hope you enjoy these additional tips on having Conversation #1 across the various age ranges. Remember that it is never too early to begin addressing issues related to the culture's narrow definition of beauty. Even if your daughter is on the young end, it won't be long before she is exposed to the message that she is measured by the sum of her parts. Our call is to help our daughters redefine beauty to match God's perfect standard. If your daughter is five and under: One thing I love about this age range is that young children often see beauty in people according to God's standard of … [Read more...]

Enjoy these additional tips for having Conversation #2 across the age ranges. As stated before, please weigh in at the bottom of the post with your own wisdom and insight. It helps if you mention your daughter’s age in the comment! If your daughter is 5 years or less: Be careful to expose your daughter to age appropriate influences. There is no need to rush ahead and expose her to television shows and movies geared to older children. Girls this age need to be more involved in creative and outdoor play. As I reflect back on these years, I remember how slow the pace was whether it was a … [Read more...]

Enjoy these additional tips on having this conversation across the age ranges. Please add any wisdom or insight you may have to offer by commenting below the post! Also, be sure to check out the post below this one which offers additional tips on age-appropriate conversations from The Mayo Clinic's website. Ages 5 and under: As a general rule, most sex education in the early years (5 and under) will be a result of questions stemming from standard curiosity about anatomy and male/female differences. Be honest with your daughter and keep it brief. Make sure that you express the facts with … [Read more...]

As I mentioned it Conversation #4, it's up to parents to change the attitudes about marriage and motherhood. Enjoy the additional tips below on how we can convey a positive view of marriage and motherhood to our daughters across the various age ranges. If your daughter's biological father is not living in the home, be sure to check out the post below this one for some helpful tips on how to address the situation. Note: some tips may be contained in the book, but absent from the Bible study workbook. If your daughter is 5 years or less: Allow her to dream about marriage and motherhood … [Read more...]

Enjoy these additional tips on having this conversation across the age ranges. It's never too early to begin talking to your daughter about virtue. Let's re-introduce the long-forgotten word back into the English vocabulary! Please add any wisdom or insight you may have to offer by commenting below the post! If your daughter is 5 years or less: Be careful to guard your daughter's exposure to children's programs/movies/literature/media that contain themes/situations geared to older children. Help neutralize the princess attitude by introducing age appropriate chores and praising your … [Read more...]