Our little girls were beautiful, curly-headed and busy. We built a home in the country so they could swing in the trees and ride their bicycles. Consistently, we poured love and energy into helping them grow into strong women. Every little girl needs to know that she is heard and loved. She needs to know how to make friends, embrace her femininity and prepare to tackle her life as a woman. While we don't have all the answers, we have culled some of our best ideas from 28 years of parenting.