How do you feel when you're told you are beautiful? Pretty damn good, I imagine. Your daughter is no different. If she has a hard time seeing her own beauty,

be the woman in her life who makes it clear that she is more than just a pretty face (but her face is pretty nonetheless)- she's beautiful in every way!

Our daughters are saturated with magazines and media that portray "beautiful" women as fitting a certain mold. But if your daughter doesn't fit this mold, or even if she does,

make sure she knows that beauty comes in many different shapes and sizes. Talk with her about what makes certain women beautiful, and point out how being "different" is often

a really good thing.

One of the struggles our daughters face when it comes to fitting in is dressing in a way that keeps up with the latest trends. No matter what your daughter's

style is, let her know how much you love the way she dresses (unless it's inappropriate, of course). Her peers might put her into a category like "tomboy," "preppy" or

"hippie," but all she needs to know is that she can write her own rules and that she looks "fabulous!"

Not only is working out with your daughter a great way to bond, it's also an opportunity to encourage her to stay active. If she has someone pushing her and

motivating her, she's more likely to work hard at staying healthy. When she looks healthy, she'll feel healthy, and both of those things are important.

A positive body image isn't always directly related to issues about your body. Sometimes, other parts of you influence how you feel about the rest of yourself. If your daughter

is quirky, let her know that's awesome! If she's more reserved, approach her in a gentle way. Don't make your daughter apologize for who she is, and she'll have an

easier time accepting who she is- physically and otherwise.

What we put into our bodies is just as important as how we treat them on the outside. If your daughter is educated about food and nutrition, she's more likely

to develop healthy eating habits, which will make her feel good about her body.

If you want your daughter to feel good about her body, emphasize that she is also good at other things. Attend her school performances, sporting events and other activities so

she feels supported. Let her know how proud of her you are, and that positivity is likely to transfer to her confidence about her body.

The most important thing you can do to help your daughter develop a positive body image is to be confident yourself! If your daughter sees that you love the skin

you're in, she'll probably model that confidence. A strong, confident woman will bring up a strong, confident daughter.