Originally Posted by indigo
Originally Posted by greenlotus
... tiny... bright and small... Helpful hints?
Because stature is an area in which this child feels vulnerable, to bolster her self-esteem, you may wish to help her collect stories of successful people who are petite. This collection may be kept in a scrapbook or ringbinder and provide her with the sure knowledge that she is in good company. It may also provide a selection of individuals to choose among when assigned to research a person and write their biography, or when asked to draft and essay about a "hero", or someone who overcame an obstacle, etc.

Here is a brief list to begin with...
1) Ten famous women under 5'3" tall http://speakupforsuccess.com/6129/powerful-petite-women/
2) Dr. Michael Ain http://www.jhu.edu/jhumag/0499web/ortho.html
3) Dr. Jennifer Arnold http://hollywoodlife.com/celeb/dr-jennifer-arnold/
4) Judy Garland 4'11" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland
5) Elizabeth Taylor 5'3" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Taylor

Just for fun: There are webpages, blogs, and articles for fashionistas; Collecting pieces written specifically for petite individuals may be of interest. One kiddo wore capris as long pants. Some petite women enjoy dressing monochromatically to look taller, enhance a sense of presence, and avoid looking younger than their age. Some articles discuss creating a signature style through accessorizing. There are webpages which discuss professional image, color, and psychology (such as those by image architect Sandy Dumont). If this is of interest, much of the information could be adapted to a pre-teen.

greenlotus, I'm reviving this old thread to share this new petite role model: world-class teen gymnast Simone Biles, age 19, who stands all of 4'9" tall! That's right, just 57 inches... I believe this is the height of an average 11 year old girl in the United States.
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