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GIRL WORLD
DAILY: CAN YOU RELATE?
SHOW MOM YOU LOVE HER!
From the Editors of Girl World Daily |
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 Sure, you and your mother -- or aunt or
grandma or stepmom -- might not always
look at things from the same angle. Put
your differences aside for a while and
do a few simple things to let Mom know
she’s an awesome parent!
- Tell her a secret.
“My mom is always asking questions
like a detective,” says GWD reader
Laura, 13. “‘Who did you sit with at
lunch?’ ‘Who are you talking to
online?’ I feel like she doesn’t
trust me anymore!”
It’s not about trust. She’s
interested because she loves you. So
give her some gab: You’re in control
of what you wanna spill. But the
more you share, the less she’ll pry.
- Spin some cool tunes.
Turn your mother on to a new band or
musician you love. Teach her a dance
step (as long as she pinkie-swears
she won’t do it in public!). Then,
have your mom introduce you to some
of her favorite songs from her teen
years. Music is a great way to
connect and find out more about a
person.
- Ask embarrassing questions.
Talking to your mom about female
stuff can feel a little awkward, but
your mom is such a good resource.
Whether you’re having problems with
your menstrual cycle or are
completely confused about cramps,
just keep it casual. Take a
straight-up approach and start by
saying something like, “Mom, how old
were you when you got your period?”
She’ll be glad you asked.
- Make some artwork.
Take any piece of artwork you’ve
done -- photograph, poem, painting
-- and put it in a frame. (You can
pick up an inexpensive frame at
discount stores.) Moms love
handcrafted presents from their kids
-- no matter how old you are!
- Give her a journal.
Buy a blank diary, and on the first
page, write a message of gratitude
for something your mom has instilled
in you through the years: “Thank you
for teaching me the value of hard
work” or “Thanks for always
believing in me.” Every time she
opens the book, she’ll be reminded
of how much she’s loved and
appreciated.
- Hang out with her.
Make some plans with your mom. Check
your local paper for free
activities, such as community
sporting events or outdoor music
festivals. Or have a mother-daughter
slumber party: Give each other
manicures, pedicures and facials.
Fun!
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