The Mother-Daughter Relationship: Introducing Mother-Daughter Monday

I always knew that I had a special relationship with my mom.

But it took me awhile longer to realize that not every daughter had a mother like mine.

I guess, when I was younger, I thought that all mothers were just like mine.

I thought that all mothers woke their daughters each morning with a loving kiss and a declaration that today would be a great day.

And that when their daughters would say, “Just let me sleep a few more minutes,” all mothers would gently tuck the covers back around their daughters and wish them sweet dreams during those extra minutes of sleep.

I thought that all mothers would stay up late with their daughters as they studied for a big test or finished a big term paper, checking in every once in awhile with snacks, cups of hot tea and encouraging words.

I thought that all mothers had the right words to say, at the right moments, whenever their daughters needed them. That all daughters saw their mothers as the first person to go to whenever they needed to be comforted.

I thought that all mothers and daughters laughed together and genuinely enjoyed each others’ company.

Because that is all I have ever known.

A lot of people ask my mom advice on how to raise daughters who they will remain close to over the years. We often find ourselves talking to people about mother-daughter relationships and how to not only get along together, but truly enjoy being with each other.

So we have decided to start a new series here on MomGenerations.com called Mother-Daughter Monday. We will discuss what makes our relationship work, and we want to hear about your relationships with your moms and/or daughters, too!

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Please join us this Monday, when we’ll be talking about something my Mom still does for me as an adult, even though I really could (and should!?) do it myself. Can you relate to this with anything in your life?

What else do you want to hear about during Mother-Daughter Mondays? We want to hear from YOU!

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9 Comments

  1. 1.27.12
    Tracy said:

    I love seeing you both together and how supportive you are of one another. Thank you for sharing yourselves with us!

    I would like to hear about your mom’s parenting philosophy and if it was clear to you as you were growing up. As a mom of a daughter, I hope that I will have a relationship with my girl like you have with your mom!

  2. 1.27.12

    Hi ladies, I think it’s a brilliant idea to have MDMondays. I’d like some advice on allowing your daughter to make their way in life, without giving unsolicited advice. As a mom, I want to give my “I’ve learned this through experience” advice, but sometimes it’s not well received. Therefore, knowing when to speak up and when to bite my tongue, is where I need advice. Thanks, trish

  3. 1.27.12

    Squeeeee! I am SO happy you both are doing this. I look up to you both so much. I was just talking about this to Malise (Carolina Mama) today. I want your relationship with my girls when they are adults.

    How did you always keep the communication open? I always want M and L to know they can always come to me.

  4. 1.28.12
    admin said:

    Janie… I am SO excited about this! xoxox!

  5. 1.28.12
    Nancy said:

    I am so excited for you two. I can’t think of two better people to be doing this either. I want to hear everything you have to say. Can’t wait till Monday. XOXO

  6. 2.1.12
    Heather said:

    I cannot tell you how excited I am for this!! It’s true, not everyone has a mother like yours….I did not. In fact, my mom was almost the opposite but I always knew the kind of mother I wanted to be one day, even as a child. When I first started reading you guys (way back in the pinks & blues days!), I saw that your mom was the dream I’d had, personified. I knew she had to exist outside of my hopes! So thankful for you ladies. xo

  7. 2.2.12
    Calypso said:

    I did NOT have a mom like that. When she passed away a couple years ago, I felt free more than anything. Unfortunately as the years went by she was more alive than she ever was with her critical, overbearing, harsh, mean tone that still lingered. Mostly what I would love for ya’ll to discuss is how to break the cycle and NOT become your mother. I sometimes see myself and I about have a panic attack when I realize it’s just like she would have done to me.
    Also, I love the sweet antedoctes (I can’t spell that word if my life depended on it!) on the small endearing things to do growing up. I love your sweet memories and hopefully one day, IF I have a daughter she may say those things about me..

  8. 2.2.12
    Rhonda said:

    This is great! I would love to make a video with Steph and I. This is a great idea. You both never cease to amaze me. You have the most awesome relationship with your mom. Love this!

  9. 2.2.12
    Elizabeth B said:

    Hi, This is a great idea! I am the mother of a 6 year old daughter (I also have a 8yr. old son and a 6 yr.old son)!God does she give me a run for my money!I fear we will not have a good relationship, we are such opposites.It’s extremely hard to relate to her naturally.I do try to do things and play games that she enjoys, but I feel like I’m faking it.She is very bright,extremely girly girl, she loves to dance and sing,the girl is so driven I fear that I will hold her back in life!Basically this child is everything I am not.This tomboys having a hard time mothering her!!I’m at the same time very proud of her and pray she does everything in life that I didn’t if she so chooses to.I truly want to be good mom to her, she deserves it as stubborn as she can be sometimes.But I also want to be friends with her when she is an adult,I’m hopeful I can be both.

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