My Daughter's Keeper

Mothers are such an important part of every child’s life that more than one day per year should be devoted to them. Even though the official Mother’s Day is just one day in May, you can show the mothers who have cared for you over your lifetime how much they mean to you all year.

A simple thank you can make a mother feel appreciated. Mothers do a lot for their own children as well as their children’s friends, neighbors and classmates. Thanking them for all they do for you is the best way to show mothers (more…)

Mother’s Day is probably one of the best days of the year! There is no shortage of great ideas on how to celebrate this wonderful occasion. Creative daughters can put a lot of thought into planning and executing the perfect day for their moms.

A great way to celebrate Mother’s Day is to show one’s mom how much she is really appreciated. This means that the whole day should revolve around relaxation and pampering. Spa visits are a great idea. Daughters can also treat mom to a (more…)

We’ve all seen it – that busy mom who barely has time to breathe, let alone eat, sleep, and take care of herself. It is not an unusual sight to see a mom running around like crazy, doing everything for everyone else, and having no time for anything she wants to do. This is where daughters come into play. Eventually a daughter will grow up, have her own family, and be that insanely busy mom. While she is young, however, she can lighten the load on her mom’s shoulders.

Daughters can help their moms by cleaning. When I was younger, (more…)

A mother spends her time supporting encouraging their daughters as they grow and develop. That support and encouragement builds a bond that lasts a lifetime between mother and daughter. As daughters grow, develop and live their own life they can in return encourage their mothers in many ways.

A mother can be encouraged just by watching the way a daughter lives her life. The choices she makes, the activities and friends she chooses reflect on her relationship with her Mother. A daughter might encourage her mother to try new (more…)

There are many ways that a mom’s words can actually heal her daughters broken heart. Mothers know what their daughters are going through because they have been through the exact same thing before. That should be enough said right there. Daughters look up to their mother’s for advice, because it comes from a woman’s perspective. They know exactly what they are feeling so they know the right words to say to them. Girls usually always lean on their mom’s for advice more than anyone else. Their words can encourage them to keep their head held high, (more…)

Having a daughter is one of the most wonderful experiences in life. It is proven that girls are much more susceptible to low self esteem and body image problems. The way that you talk to your daughter will determine how she feels about herself and her life. Girls should always be told that they are beautiful inside and out. They should also be encouraged to try new things. Tell your daughter that she is only here to make herself happy. Her happiness depends on her and only her. Another important (more…)

Mothers are tasked with keeping their children safe, particularly their daughters. While dad may pay for an adt security system at home or pick her up from school, mom is responsible for imparting safety wisdom on her daughter from a young age.
Teach your daughter self defense. Not only is it a great bonding experience, but self-defense classes are a terrific way to prepare your daughter for the real world. Sign up for weekly classes at the gym or YMCA and revel in how strong and (more…)

Women embrace the special family bonds and traditions that are lovingly passed down from generation to generation. That is why the phrase “like mother like daughter like granddaughter” is both universally understood and sweetly smiled upon. Traditions and family bonds are the glue that holds a family together, and they are what give younger women in the family a sense of roots and belonging.

In a young woman’s adult life, she often looks to the wisdom, tricks (more…)

Finding things to do on a mother daughter outing is easy and a great way to spend quality time together. For those who love a challenge and a little physical activity, a long bike ride or rock climbing would make for a fun day. After going riding or climbing, a nice lunch is not only good time to get something to eat, but it would also be a great time to take advantage of some alone time to (more…)

Valentine’s Day has always been a time for the two of you to share a special sweetness, but now that she’s getting a little older it might be a time to transition into something a little more adult that cupcakes and cupids. Why not let her know that you recognize and value the fact that she’s growing up and share something more meaningful (and lasting) with her this year? Charm bracelets are making a big comeback and are more fashionable than ever. How perfect to give her a gift that she can add to for years to come while also being able to reflect back on the first charm that started it all the one from you. Another idea is to get a set of four stack rings and split them between the two of you (two each) so that you’ll both know the sum of the parts come from the greater whole. By doing a little research online you can find other great gift ideas like a personalized jigsaw puzzle that can contain a reminiscent picture of the two of you from her younger days. This is something she can cherish and carry forward to use with her own young children one day. Another idea is to take her to the fragrance counter for the first time and let her sample different brands to come up with her own signature scent. This is a special moment between mother and daughter and is sure to elicit fond memories as time (more…)