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15 Fierce female-empowerment songs every mom should teach her daughter

7. “What a Girl Is” from Liv and Maddie


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Anyone who says nothing good can come of all of those Disney Channel tweencoms needs to just shh and listen to this.

Lyrics to belt out:

We are flawless in our skin, your words don’t mean anything.
I’m done wasting my time, I can make up my own mind
I’m so over all of these voices around, they’ve said enough it’s my turn let’s get loud.

8. “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé


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It’s practically impossible to pick out Queen Bey’s best empowerment anthems, but this in-your-face declaration is a pretty great place to start.

Lyrics to belt out:

Boy I know you love it
How we’re smart enough to make these millions
Strong enough to bear the children
Then get back to business
See, you better not play me
Oh, come here baby
Hope you still like me
F- you hate me

9. “Perfect” by P!NK


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Any mom who was “that kid” in school knows just how important it is to make sure their kid knows how loved they are. Warning: Don’t watch this video while hormonal.

Lyrics to belt out:

Pretty, pretty please, don’t you ever, ever feel
Like you’re less than, less than perfect
Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel
Like you’re nothing, you are perfect to me

More: Hey Mom, telling your daughter she’s beautiful isn’t enough

10. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson


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Kelly Clarkson is the reigning queen of pity-free breakup songs that are chock-full of great messages about making yourself a priority.

Lyrics to belt out:

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself and I
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone

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