Growing girls need to eat and eat healthy. Early or excessive dieting greatly increases the risk of deadly eating disorders.
Fathers have a profound influence on how daughters view themselves.
Focus on what she thinks, believes, feels and dreams-rather than how she looks. To your daughter, you represent the world outside the family, and when you value your daughter for who she is inside, you give her confidence to use her talents in the world. Your daughter is likely to choose a life partner who acts like you and has your values. So, treat your daughter with respect and love. That will greatly increase the chances that your daughter will get involved with someone who respects and nourishes her long after she'd left your house.