How To Raise A Confident Daughter, with Stefanie Fields

Many girls suffer from low self-esteem and negative self-image. This can cause them to date the wrong guys, be subjected to bullying and accept a life that is less than what they are worthy of. 

As dads, this is not what we want for our daughters. 

But as today’s guest explains, dads can play a vital role in helping our daughters grow up to be strong, confident and successful women.

The things we say and the example we set for them in their early years helps form a program that they will take with them for the rest of their lives. 

Stefanie Fields is a trained hypnotherapist who understand the importance of words and actions. As someone who has suffered from low self-esteem and body image issues, she is on a mission to make sure other girls don’t have to go through the same thing. 

Stefanie now writes children’s books that help embed positive affirmations in young girls minds so they can grow up to be strong and confident women. 

For dads who want to raise confident daughters, this interview provides some practical advice on how you can help.

What you’ll learn

• Why children’s brains are open to suggestion right before sleep
• How all our beliefs stem from childhood
• Why the way we talk about ourselves affects how our children talk about themselves 
• What does the term ‘daddy issues’ refer to
• 6 tips for dads to help embed a positive self-image in their daughters
  • Mirror affirmations 
  • Play the “I’m Great Too” game
  • Good night gratitude 
  • Seeking beauty in actions  
  • Lead by example
  • Daddy-daughter dates 
• Why we search for evidence for what we believe
• How dads can help raise confident daughters
• The story behind Stefanie’s book ‘You’re Beautiful When’

More information

Show notes and links to all the resources mentioned in this interview are available at https://thedadtrain.com/50