As many of you know, I am a family therapist, which is why I
felt compelled to write this book for girls. For a little girl, getting glasses
is a life changing event. This is a
major transition that they need to adapt to.
It can be mindboggling. Questions
may arise, “Will I still be pretty? Will
my friends think I look funny? Will
other kids stare at me, and call me names?
Will the glasses hurt? Are there any princesses who wear glasses?” This is when we as moms swoop in and let them
know that glasses can actually help them to become perfectly who they are.
One of the most important things we do for our girls is acknowledge
their fears or concerns, not brush them
off or ignore them. Validate their
worries by reflecting back to them what you are hearing them say to you. Let them talk it out. You may actually be surprised at what your
daughter is really concerned about. Be
sensitive and prepared for anything! You
really don’t have to “fix” anything here.
It’s important to trust that with your support, your daughter can work
out any insecurity she is wrestling with.
If you worry too much with her, she might think there is something to be
worried about. But it is really
important to comfort her, empower her and encourage her that everything is
going to be okay.
The Princess Who Wore Glasses is a gateway to helping our
daughters see that getting glasses is a wonderful thing, not something to be
upset or embarrassed about.
See ya!
Laura
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