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| − | + | Face it. You don't always bond with your daughter. She might be busy on the computer, the phone, with her friends, or schoolwork. When you try to talk to her, she doesn't listen, or just leaves the room. She thinks that you are embarrassing, and you don't know how to change that. | |
''You'' may be busy as well, with work, family, money, and so much more. Do either of these situations sound like you? If so, you need to improve your mother-daughter relationship and overall bond. | ''You'' may be busy as well, with work, family, money, and so much more. Do either of these situations sound like you? If so, you need to improve your mother-daughter relationship and overall bond. | ||
It might sound hard, but after a while, you'll realize that it isn't as hard as you thought. After all, she ''is'' your daughter. If, though, you still don't know how to have fun with her and find a common bond, don't worry. Just read this article for all the help you'll need. | It might sound hard, but after a while, you'll realize that it isn't as hard as you thought. After all, she ''is'' your daughter. If, though, you still don't know how to have fun with her and find a common bond, don't worry. Just read this article for all the help you'll need. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Set aside time to spend with her. Try to find time in your schedule to do things with your daughter. Pick a certain day of the week or time of the day when both you and she are free, like Sundays or Thursday nights. It's good to do it the same day and time so you and she can remember when your special time together is, and you will be more likely to be free. [[Enjoy Summer|Summer]] is a great time to do things together because your daughter will likely be out of school. If you are still working in summer, try to find time on the weekends to spend with your daughter. Ask for fewer hours at work, if you have to. Aim for at least an hour or two a day to spend with your daughter. Pick a time when your daughter is free, as well as you. Ask her, "Do you want to do something on ________ night?" Or, ask her when she '''is''' free, you'll be sure to find sometime. However, on weeknights, your child will probably be quite busy with her schoolwork. [[Respect Each Other at Home|Respect]] that, and find a different time to spend together. | # Set aside time to spend with her. Try to find time in your schedule to do things with your daughter. Pick a certain day of the week or time of the day when both you and she are free, like Sundays or Thursday nights. It's good to do it the same day and time so you and she can remember when your special time together is, and you will be more likely to be free. [[Enjoy Summer|Summer]] is a great time to do things together because your daughter will likely be out of school. If you are still working in summer, try to find time on the weekends to spend with your daughter. Ask for fewer hours at work, if you have to. Aim for at least an hour or two a day to spend with your daughter. Pick a time when your daughter is free, as well as you. Ask her, "Do you want to do something on ________ night?" Or, ask her when she '''is''' free, you'll be sure to find sometime. However, on weeknights, your child will probably be quite busy with her schoolwork. [[Respect Each Other at Home|Respect]] that, and find a different time to spend together. | ||
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#*Share your feelings. Tell your daughter that she can always come to you if she needs to, and that she should be honest. You should share ''your'' feelings with her as well. Tell your daughter how you really feel about something, and sometimes, you can ask ''her'' for advice. Also ask her if anything is wrong and how her day was | #*Share your feelings. Tell your daughter that she can always come to you if she needs to, and that she should be honest. You should share ''your'' feelings with her as well. Tell your daughter how you really feel about something, and sometimes, you can ask ''her'' for advice. Also ask her if anything is wrong and how her day was | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
