Fact: Girls who have a strong bond with their mothers grow up to be healthier and more successful.
Mother-daughter relationships are the strongest of all parent-child bonds
Direct impact on daughter's social and psychological well-being
More positive body image
Higher self-esteem and role satisfaction
Why It Matters: About three million kids are living without a mother, double the amount from 1990.
What You Can Do:
Encourage and praise your daughters so they don't seek validation other places.
Make time for one-on-one time.
Breastfeeding, routines and affection when she's young build a strong relationship.
When she is a teenager, listen to her, respect her feelings, and set realistic expectations.
Encourage open discussions, especially about difficult topics; social media, body image, relationships, sex, education, etc. If she doesn't hear it from you, she will hear it somewhere else.
Learn what she loves and learn to love it too.
Show her/tell her love several times a day.
Other resources; The Mother-Daughter Project, Focus on the Family, Heart of Womanhood, Personal Progress Program
