My Daughter's Keeper

How a Daughter Can Encourage Her Mother

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 things and have new experiences. They may share and exercise class or travel together. A daughter can encourage her mother by modeling her experiences and outcomes allowing mom to learn new ideas and expand her own life, trying new things on her own. Encoragement to join clubs and organizations of interest may also be encouraging for a mother who spends a lot of time alone. Just being supportive and taking an interest in their mothers life can be seen as encouragement

A daughter will always be an important part of a mothers life. That relationship will grow and change as they both mature but one will always effect the other. A mother will always be encouraged as she takes pride in her daughters’ accomplishments.

How Mom’s Words Can Heal Her Daughter’s Broken Heart

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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, and remind them that it is not the end of the world.The whole story can be found at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/kates-mom-does-it-how-daughters-influence-their-mothers-style/article2110457/ It is just a step closer to the real happiness. Once a person hears their words, that can really help with the healing process. Mother’s look for their daughter to come and talk to them when they need to. Sometimes that will tell them exactly what they need to hear and it makes them feel better. There is nothing better than having a mother who is very understanding to what they are going through. Daughter’s who confide in their mother’s usually find out that they can talk to them about almost anything.

Supportive Phrases Mom Can Say to Encourage Their Daughters

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 thing to remember is when she starts dating make sure that she knows that she is in control of the relationship. Help her know that she is important and should be treated that way. You should also make sure that your daughter knows that you are there anytime that she needs to talk about anything. Don’t make any conversation off limits because the hard things that you don’t want to discuss is going to be the things that she will need the most help with. If you make her feel important she will hold herself to higher standards and will feel important to herself. Help her be happy with who she is.

Paula BowenWhat’s 1 more click? Your boss isn’t watching… Self-esteem and narcissism

Mothers to Daughters: Safety Tips

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 confident your daughter becomes when learning self-defense techniques.
Teach your daughter not to be vulnerable. It’s important that mothers make sure their daughters know what’s safe and what’s asking for trouble. For example, teach your girl not to walk through a parking lot alone at night and never to get in an elevator alone with a strange man. It may seem overprotective, but it’s always better safe than sorry.
Teach your daughter to trust her instinct. The most important tool at your daughters disposal is her own gut instinct so teach her to listen and heed internal warnings. If she feels unsafe she probably is, so make sure your daughter knows it’s okay to be impolite or rash if it means protecting herself.

Like Mother Like Daughter Like Granddaughter

admin — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 and tips of her mother and grandmother. Not only are genetic similarities present, but so are the tangible ways of doing things that have been passed down from grandmother to mother and from mother to daughter. These similarities are often apparent in cooking methods, parenting techniques, decorating styles and family values, to name a few.

Mothers and grandmothers can encourage their daughters to uphold family traditions and methods by spending time teaching younger generations. Daughters can learn valuable life lessons and help to carry on important family traditions by paying attention to the things modeled by their mothers and grandmothers. “Like Mother like Daughter like Granddaughter” is an honor to hear in a family and means that traditions are being upheld and cherished.

Ideas for Mother and Daughter Outings

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 enjoy a conversation.
If both of you love to travel, try a trip by bus to somewhere. Check with the local bus stations to see what trips are available and make plans for a day away. A change of scenery is good once in awhile, but when one can enjoy it with someone else; it makes the trip more interesting and safer than traveling alone. Shopping is always a great thing to do and maybe the bus trip will take lead you to a new shopping spot. A shopping center with various stores and places to eat is a great way to just browse and enjoy the day, but no matter what the agenda has on it, just enjoy the time together.

Make Her Your Forever Valentine

www.mydaughterskeeper.org — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 marches on whenever she happens to smell the scent that the two of you chose together. One final idea to get her some customized message pillow cases (easily found online) that she can sleep with today and pack into her hope chest in years to come for passing down. The ideas go on and on. Just start thinking outside of the “commercialized” ideas and you’re sure to come up with a great idea or two!

Christmas Ideas

mgeedey — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:50:31 +0000

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.

Work with your daughter

mgeedey — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:25:00 +0000

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 Newport Beach area. The company’s success has led to their own personalized products, “launching their Allyson Wonderland Storytime Bear by Gund, a cookbook, aprons, bake sets and other products” (Entrepreneur.com).Pruetz Law Group LLP is another mother-daughter run company. Founded by Adrian and Erica Pruetz, this California law group works in the field of property and business suits. The company is already highly successful, obtaining several wins and an AV rating.And when any mother-daughter business is having a long day at the office, they could use the Working Girls Survival Kit from Ms. and Mrs. Run by two daughters (Stephanie and Jamie) and their mother (Georgette Kaplan), Ms. And Mrs. make survival kits for every type of emergency. Such kits include survival packs for men, brides, mothers of the brides, and more!Another three-person team can be found in Texas. Gracious Bridal was founded by Brenda Cascio and daughter Audrey Edwards. However, Audrey’s sister Madelyn Cascio just joined the team. The company provides top of the line wedding essentials for brides everywhere- how gracious of them!Zov’s Bistro, named after mom Zov Karamardian, was founded by Zov, and later, daughter Taleene joined them team. Working alongside Zov’s husband and son as well, the bistro is a family business which combines “Zov’s Mediterranean roots with contemporary and California influences” (Entrepreneur.com).Avid pet lovers Anita, Cathy and Kelly Ledtje knew their business had to be pet related. Now, after ten years, For Other Living Things continues to provide high quality, holistic goods for all pets in Sunnyvale, California.Finally, TAKARA, founded by Takara and Tamiya Beathea, provides beautiful fashion in Oak Park, Illinois. While they’ve been in operation since 2002, TAKARA was originally two stores, which now, they’ve combined into one.

Tips for strengthening that mother-daughter relationship

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:05:20 +0000

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.According to eHow, laughter really is the best medicine. Worry and concern for your daughter can sometimes keep you focused on her protection. Unwind every once in a while and take time to laugh with each other. But eHow does add a careful reminder: “She’s supersensitive, so don’t laugh at her. Laughing with your teenage daughter puts the two of you in tune, and that’s the warm feeling you want her to remember.”One of the most important things eHow recommends is to be mindful of both your schedules, but perhaps, more so of hers. As a teenager, her focus is spending time with friends, so “make a list of short activities that only take a half-hour to 3 hours” (eHow). The length shows her that you respect her other plans. And if she rejects making plans one week, no worries, there’s always next time.