Gosh, who has crazy, high school memories?? I was just telling my daughter, Bella, that I remember my first crush and first heartbreak like it was yesterday. I absolutely love that I was a teenager in the 90’s. MTV music videos, Doc Marten’s, 90210, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, the M.A.S.H. Game, Rave hairspray, Sun-In, LipSmackers, Sunflower perfume, and baby oil (for suntanning on the roof) are just a few, teenage memories that come to mind!!!
When I was 13 years old, I can recall the exact moment that I became aware of my body and my weight. The scale was now saying that I was over 100 lbs!!! I wasn’t too happy. And, on top of all of that, I wasn’t blessed with clear skin like all of my closest friends.
Teenage years are considered to be the best and the worst years of a person’s life.
If I could go back…
I continuously tell Bella that I wasted so much time comparing myself to those around me. Those teenage years are a pivotal time that will have a huge impact in who we are as an adult. It is so important as a parent that I help her face these next few years. Her health, her emotions and her thoughts are three things that she is in charge of for the rest of her life. We are addressing all three right now in her life.
For her health, we encourage her daily to get good rest, a balanced diet, and essential vitamins and minerals. We were introduced to the OLLY vitamins last year. All of our kids loved them. They now created a special formula just for her age, OLLY Girl, that supports health and nutritional needs of vibrant teenage girls. Vitamins A, C & E + Zinc help fight free radicals to support clear, healthy skin from the inside out. I don’t want her to struggle like I did with my skin so this is so important for me to teach her simple ways to take care of herself starting now. To purchase or to read more about this multivitamin, you can go HERE.
As far as her emotions and her thoughts, I could right a book. I do feel that your physical health is connected to your mental and emotional health.
If I were young again…
So, what other advice would I offer Bella?? Hmm, I would definitely say to listen to the needs of your body. If sluggish, exhausted, dry skin, or oily skin, we need to feed our body the correct nutrients. This will boost your stamina which will help with concentration, studying, club activities, and sports. I should have had a better diet in high school. This weakness carried over into my adult life. As a mom, I love that I can speak from experience.
This post was sponsored by OLLY. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.
Photos by Jen Menard
Beautiful job with this post, sweet friend!!!
Your daughter is so gorgeous and I see where she gets it from 🙂 It’s so amazing that you have experienced some of the same things she is now and can offer her not only advice, but wisdom, which means so much more. I’ll have to look into OLLY for my teenage stepson to see if they have a boy version!
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Such a great advice! I would say that to my kids as well. Because when I was young, like you, I tend to abuse my body. Even if I was tired, I would still go out and have fun with my friends even though I knew I shouldn’t be.
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Love this post, Angelle!!! Your daughter is such a beauty! Gosh I wouldn’t go back to those young years for anything. Thank God carried me through them! Those vitamins sound amazing. Need them for my girls!
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This post is so cute, you and your daughter are adorable! xo, Brittany | http://www.theblistblog.com
You and your daughter are so cute!! Love all these shots of you two! And I’ve been hearing such great things about OLLY vitamins I’ll have to try some sometime! And omg teen years.. so true about being the best and worst! Teenage life can be so hard for kids so glad you’re open with your daughter and share insight with her! I hope to do the same for my daughter one day! Love your tips!!
Xo, Steph
This makes my heart melt. I seriously love this post so much!!!
Oh my gosh this post is so sweet. Your daughter is so lucky to have you as her mom!
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This was so sweet! There is SO much I wish I could tell my younger self– even in my 20s.
I remember parts of my teenage years like they were yesterday too. I would tell my younger self to quit comparing herself to others as well. It’s good that you are teaching your daughter that!
This post is so special to me! My 13 year old is experiencing lots of life growing moments right now. This really hits home!
what a sweet and lovely post, it makes me nostalgic for my teenage years!
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This is such a sweet post! Brings back so many memories!
Liz
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Aww–so sweet! And this is all great advice–the teenage years can be difficult and hard to navigate.
This is just the sweetest!! Your daughter is gorgeous – teenage years are no joke!