I want to take some time to discuss a topic that I’ve been writing, researching and speaking about for a very long time: raising strong daughters.

I have been a pediatrician for over 30 years. When I was a fourth-year medical student, I had our first child and during residency, I became pregnant each year. Not ideal for many people, but this worked well for my husband and me. As you can see, I truly believe that women can do anything.

Every woman knows what type of life is best for her and her family. I feel strongly that women should grow up to have real freedom to choose their lifestyle—whether they choose to be full-time mothers, work outside the home or some combination of the two. As we raise our daughters, we must raise them with the knowledge that they are innately capable and strong, and that no matter what they choose to do with their lives, we as their parent, believe they can be successful.

Every woman knows what type of life is best for her and her family.

How can you ensure that you are raising a strong daughter? Be attentive and intentional about how you parent her…