Actually, my sometimes low self-esteem has caused me to be a better mother, I believe. Negativity throughout my life is causing me to grow stronger as a person and drives us to want to protect our daughter from things like that or ever thinking something she does isn't good enough. We constantly praise her. She will be three in January and you should see the smile that comes across her face when she knows she's done something wonderful. We strive each day to let her know we're proud of her and to really lift her up by praying for her and by complimenting and respecting her for the person she is and continues to become.

Karen McKay


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