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Walking the Mother-Daughter Tightrope (4)

In Walking the Mother-Daughter Tightrope (1), (2), and (3), we looked at many ways to move through the minefield of the female adolescent years. In today’s article, we’ll look at additional ways to smooth the path of adolescent angst. 1. Use questions to help her make responsible decisions. When your daughter tells you she is doing something of which you don’t approve, try to engage her in conversation rather than react in a hostile manner to the news she has just told you. For example, let’s say she has just informed you that she is dropping math from her high … Continue reading →

Walking the Mother-Daughter Tightrope (3)

The mother-daughter bond can be a relationship made in heaven. However, during the daughter’s adolescent years, the sweet-tempered girl you nurtured from birth may undergo a radical change. You, her loving mother, may become her biggest enemy. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Following on from Walking the Mother-Daughter Tightrope (1) and (2), let’s look at some more tips on how to make this second “birthing” process, the birth of a new relationship, a less traumatic one. 1. Trust your daughter enough to let her make her own mistakes. You’ve taught her right from wrong all through her … Continue reading →

Walking the Mother-Daughter Tightrope (2)

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Continuing on from Walking the Tightrope of the Mother-Daughter Relationship (1), today we’ll look at ways in which to make the transition through the teenage years as smooth as possible. Below are some suggestions for positive actions to help strengthen the mother-daughter relationship. 1. Brush up on your listening skills. Your role as a mother is changing from one of doing most things for your daughter to one of letting her make her own mistakes. Encourage her to talk about issues that are bothering her. This is a growing-up period for you, not just for her, and part of that … Continue reading →