My Daughter's Keeper

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…)

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…)

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…)

The holiday season is a perfect time for a mother to show her daughter how much she has appreciated their closeness throughout the preceding year. It’s a time for pampering and rewarding. It’s a time to share cherished memories. If you’d like to turn this Christmas into one to truly remember, why not consider passing down a piece of jewelry that you’ve had in your jewelry box since you were about the same age as your daughter is now? Not only will she enjoy wearing it, but she’ll enjoy hearing the stories about what it meant to you when you received it and the types of activities you were involved in while you were wearing it. She’ll not only be receiving the gift of the jeweled piece, but she’ll also be receiving the gift of her mother’s story. Another great Christmas idea is to fill her stocking full of little trinkets that will let her know you acknowledge she is coming of age. Ideas can include bottles of nail polish, sample sizes of various perfumes for her to experiment with to discover her “signature scent,” various styles of earrings so she can explore with the looks to decide which ones look best on her. Usher in the New Year with your bond even tighter than it was last year encourage her to be her own person and to explore things as she discovers her own way. She will always and forever thank you for it.

Literally, that is. According to Entrepreneur magazine, there are several mother-daughter duos that have gone into business together- and been highly successful, too. Read on about their success and find inspiration for your own mother-daughter venture.Maria and Barbara Serbes took their relationship to a new level when they opened Rock your Religion. The company provides religious jewelry, but they’ve added a new twist to the style, making products that resemble something Ozzy and Sharon Osborne would wear.One mother-daughter duo took their passion for baking to new heights. Wonderland Bakery, founded by Sondra and Allyson Ames, provides decadent and yummy treats to the (more…)

Let’s face it, the older your daughter becomes, the harder it is to connect with her. Now, trips to the mall are no-longer your time together, but something she wants to do with her friends. And when it comes to guys, I know you’ve heard “mom, you just couldn’t understand.” Well, stop pulling out your hair because we have all you need to reconnect with your daughter.Music has the power to bring all kinds of people together- It has that same ability for family, too. While Lady Gaga’s songs may seem completely different from the music of The Eurythmics and David Bowie . . . they’re actually not. Take the time to listen to her music and play her some of your favorites, too. Compare the outlandish costumes of Bowie to the bizarre ones of Gaga. Or judge current remakes with their original version (“Right Round” from Flo Rida to “You Spin Me Right Round” by Dead or Alive). You’ll both realize your tastes are a lot similar than you thought. (more…)