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06.25.08, 10:06 AM General Topics
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How can I do my bet to make sure DD becomes a confident person? I am so sick of feeling insecure and I keep trying to figure out why I am this way? I mean I can blame this and that, but even as I try to change, my goal is to be a role model for my daughter... any suggestions? My DH is incredibly secure/confident by the way, and I am hoping he rubs off on her more, but I do know that as her mother, my influence may weigh more heavily... [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 10:06 AM Flag

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Let her develop her own personality, and support her in whatever she wants to do. Don't let her sense your anxiety over this issue, or it may be a self-fulfilling prophecy. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:12 AM Flag

op: YES! My mother, and we are very close now, was incredibly over protective due to her own control issues, and it definitely rubbed off on me. I am very aware of this as is my husband and I try my hardest to not let her sense anxiety. ty [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:16 AM Flag

you have to lead by example. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:13 AM Flag

You should be in therapy to work through your own issues. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:13 AM Flag

op:I feel like i get by jsut fine though, but I could do so much more - mainly as far as negotiating with my incredibly manipulating, over the top boss... I do feel really confident about my mothering (except for this issue!), my relationship with my husband... the two most important thigns to me... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:19 AM Flag

honestly, do therapy. self awareness is good foreveryone [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:53 AM Flag

let her fail, let her fight her own battles. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:52 AM Flag