Here is what I have learnt, being a mother, about helping our daughters to discover their uniqueness

In her new column, Cathy Madavan shares ways in which we can encourage the young women in our lives to embrace who they are

It’s a new year, and I am delighted to be writing a new regular column. So, why is it called ‘Mothers of daughters?’ Well, it seems to be a daily occurrence, either in the news or our own lived experience, that females of all ages are faced with a myriad of challenges, be that inequality, unrealistic expectations, health, harassment, self-esteem or simply juggling all the demands on our time. So, how do we raise girls in this manic and messy world? What messages are we constantly sending younger women? And what, if anything, can a mother do to protect or direct the young females in her care?