As a mother, I’m always looking for ways to help my daughter become a strong woman.
And that doesn’t just mean passing on wisdom and advice from years of experience: It means modeling those habits myself.
Every day is an opportunity for us to pass on our values and show her how to do the same for her kids someday.
Here are 9 habits every mom should teach their daughters:
How to manage money and stay within a budget.
It’s important to teach your daughter about money management.
A budget is a plan for spending and saving your income.
It will help you stay on track with all of the bills that are coming in, as well as being able to save for goals like college and retirement.
Teaching her how much money she needs to have saved up in order to have fun or go on vacation will give her an idea of what she needs to do with her own finances when it’s time for her own life after school.
How to greet strangers with confidence and poise, while maintaining personal boundaries.
Most people are nervous when they meet someone new.
The first step to meeting people with confidence is realizing that they’re just like you: they want to be acknowledged and respected as much as you do.
There are tons of ways for kids and adults alike to practice this skill:
- handshakes, high-fives, fist bumps, hugs—you name it!
- Kids can also learn how to say “hello” or “goodbye” in various languages so that they can say hello in Spanish or French while visiting family abroad (or maybe just in California).
It’s important not only for kids but also adults too because being able talk with other people shows strength and confidence when combined with poise; showing your daughter how these things work together will help her become more confident around others later on down the road too!
The value of keeping a journal or sketchbook.
If your daughter hasn’t kept a journal before, the act of writing down her feelings can be a liberating experience.
- Journaling is a great way to relieve stress and reflect on your day, as well as record important moments in your life.
- It’s also an excellent way to stay organized.
If journaling isn’t something she has given much thought or practice to, here are some tips for getting your daughter started:
- Pick a time that works best for her schedule so that keeping a daily journal doesn’t feel like another thing on top of everything else going on in her life that needs doing.
- Try setting aside 5 minutes every morning before breakfast or right after dinner (or both!).
- Find someplace quiet where there won’t be any distractions—She probably doesn’t want anyone walking by reading over her shoulder!
- And please, do not read her private journal. That’s a great way to lose your daughter’s trust.
The importance of being able to laugh at yourself.
The ability to laugh at yourself is a skill that will serve you well throughout your life.
It’s not easy being a woman, and it certainly isn’t easy being the mother of one.
So if we can’t laugh at ourselves or take criticism in stride, then how can we expect our daughters to do so?
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The difference between a need and a want
Teaching your daughter the difference between a need and a want is one of the most important things you can do for her, even before she has a job or any money at all.
It will help her make good spending choices throughout her life.
The first step is to make sure that she understands what constitutes a need for herself and for her family as it grows.
A “need” is something that is essential to survival and without which she would be unable to live comfortably.
She needs food, water, clothing, housing—these are things that no one could argue against as being non-negotiable aspects of life (though there are some who would debate this).
Needs also include necessary medical care in case of illness or injury; access to education so she can reach her full potential; and transportation so that she can get where she needs to go safely and efficiently.
That reading is important, whether it’s cookbooks, novels or celebrity magazines!
- You can never read too much. Your daughter needs to know that reading is important, whether it’s cookbooks, novels or celebrity magazines.
- She not only will she learn new words but she’ll also build her vocabulary and improve her writing skills.
- Reading is a great way to relax at the end of a long day; it’s one of the best ways for you to unwind after work because it allows your brain to relax as well.
- Reading helps her keep up with current events.
Size doesn’t matter when it comes to finding the right fit for her body type.
When it comes to shopping, moms can help their daughters understand that size doesn’t matter. It’s about putting together outfits that look good on her (and make her feel great).
It’s about finding clothes that fit well and flatter your figure.
Look for clothes that make you feel good in them, not just because they’re trendy or what the latest celebrities are wearing.
Above all else: find clothes that fit into her lifestyle! Make sure whatever you purchase is comfortable enough for everyday wear and also still looks good at night out with friends or family members.
That self-care is essential
Self-care is important, whether it means taking time out every day for a walk or massage or just escaping into a movie or podcast she loves. It’s up to her — no one else gets to decide how she refuels herself.
- Talk to her about what she likes to do for “me” time.
- Schedule it. Start making self- care a priority now so that it becomes a habit later in her life.
Our daughters learn from the habits we pass on through our daily lives, not just the lessons we sit down and teach them or speak about in theory.
I know, It’s easy to get caught up in the importance of teaching our daughters the right words and the right lessons, but what we say is only half of what they learn.
The bottom line is, “Actions speak louder than words”.
If you want her to know how to take care of herself well—whether that means cooking a healthy meal or changing her own tire—then she’ll need practice doing things for herself; this may mean letting her do things on her own when it’s appropriate (like fixing breakfast), or helping her out when it’s not (like teaching her how).
You can’t expect your daughter to become independent if everything has always been done for her by someone else!
I hope you enjoyed these tips. I’d love to hear what you think about them or any other ideas that you may have for teaching your daughters these important life skills and habits!
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