Mom and Daughter Time at the Spa
Spending time together in a shared activity is a really important and effective way of strengthening the bond between mother and daughter.
As your girl enters her tweens and then teenage years she will face many tough choices, changes and challenges. A strong relationship with her mother will mean she always has someone to confide in and trust.
But sadly for many girls, their own mom can seem like a stranger.
When girls are young and content to play in their room with their Barbie toys, or dollies it is tempting to just leave them to it and get on with your chores – especially as these games can seem boring. This is the beginning or creating distance between you instead of closeness.
Instead you should take just a few minutes a day to get down to your daughter’s level and play whatever game she chooses. Let her be in control of the game, and show her that you are interested in what she likes and enjoy spending time in her company.
When your daughter is older, you can bring her into your world for a special treat. Book some time in together at a spa, where you can enjoy a shared acvtivity and talk. This will build her trust in your relationship as it shows you are interested in her life and want to spend time with her.
Be sure to pick an activity that focuses on relaxation and well-being rather than beauty – your daughter needs to know that she is beautiful just the way she is and doesn’t need any treatments to improve her appearance.
A spa voucher would make a great gift for older girls for Christmas, especially if you think she is outgrowing all the popular toys.