How to Stop Being a Tomboy

Some girls are just naturally rough and tough. They prefer playing baseball or building forts over playing with dolls and dressing up. There's nothing wrong with this. However, as your daughter enters adolescence, she may begin to begin feeling differently about herself. This period of your child's life will come with dramatic changes, including a stronger desire to fit in, according to KidsHealth.org. If she asks you for help in becoming less tomboyish and more ladylike, support her, while also reassuring her that she needn't give up all her former activities just for the sake of fitting in.

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      Express to your daughter how important it is to be herself. Tell her you love her the way she is and stress the importance of being true to herself, advises the website Family Education. She shouldn't change the way she is just to make someone else happy, but if she wants to make these changes for herself, then let her know you'll be happy to help her. Help foster healthy self-esteem in your daughter by being a positive role model, showing affection and complimenting and encouraging her, suggests KidsHealth.org

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      Take your daughter shopping for a more feminine wardrobe and show her how to dress in a more girlish manner, while remaining modest. Let her try on different types of flattering outfits to see what she feels most comfortable in. Encourage her to step a bit outside of her comfort zone and give something a try even if she thinks it won't look good on her. She doesn't have to wear a dress or skirt to look cute. Help her find items that make her feel good, such as jeans, shorts or capris with adorable tops. Show her some cute flats, sandals, slides or boots that she can wear in place of her sneakers.

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      Show her how to accessorize the outfits you've bought. If she's opted for more casual or plain clothing, she can dress up her outfits with scarves, jewelry and purses.

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      Help your daughter make her appearance more feminine by showing her how to properly groom herself. Explain to her that it's important to shower every day and wear deodorant so she smells nice. Make her an appointment at your hair salon for a makeover, where she can get a haircut and the stylists can show her some attractive ways to fix her hair.

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      Teach your daughter about skin care, and show her to apply makeup, if she wants to and you feel she is ready. When it comes to wearing makeup, there's no set age that's right for wearing it, states Kids Health.org. It's up to you, as her parent, to decide if she's ready to start wearing some makeup. Don't make her feel she needs to wear makeup, but if she is interested and you feel she is ready, show her how to apply an appropriate amount of makeup for her age. Teach her how to use just enough to accentuate her looks, without going overboard.

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      Teach your daughter ladylike etiquette. This could include abstaining from swearing, being a good friend, not gossiping, being kind to others, paying attention at school, using proper grammar and table manners and sitting and walking like a young lady. Consider signing her up for an etiquette class in your area. Some etiquette schools offer classes specifically for young ladies.

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      Support your daughter in her endeavors to spend more time do girly things like having a slumber party, getting a mani-ped, doing crafts, adding femine touches to her room and spending more time with her girlfriends.

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