Sugar and spice and everything nice, that’s what our little girls are made of. However, as our little girls grow into young ladies, the mother-daughter relationships can sometimes carry more spice than sweet. One thing that doesn’t change over the years is the need for our girls to know just how loved and cherished they truly are for who they are. Moms, here are 50 simple ways to love and stay connected with your sweet and spicy little ladies.
- Tuck her in at night.
- Ask to see her favorite app.
- Write jokes on a sticky note and place on her bathroom mirror.
- Ask her to be responsible for dessert at family dinner.
- Compliment her.
- Laugh with her.
- Share dessert at Rozzelle Court Restaurant located in the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
- Share a girls’ movie night watching Anne of Green Gables.
- Read her favorite book.
- Crank up her favorite song in the car.
- Hike around Lake Lenexa in Black Hoof Park located at 9053 Monticello Rd. in Lenexa.
- Surprise her with a bouquet of daisies.
- Hug daily.
- Drop off her favorite take-out lunch at school.
- Tell her why she’s beautiful inside and out.
- Plant a garden together.
- Go on a coffee date and let her order for you (no complaints!).
- Challenge her to a game of checkers.
- Share a gratitude journal (you each list three things per day).
- Ask about her friends.
- Let her plan the next family outing.
- Take horseback riding lessons together.
- Tell her how she’s unique.
- Involve her in a home improvement project.
- Let her see your mistakes.
- Let her hear your apologies.
- Knit together.
- Listen attentively.
- Ask her how she feels about important subjects.
- Play Scrabble.
- Fold laundry together.
- Smile at her when she’s talking to you.
- Place a piece of candy in her jacket pocket and remind her to look as she goes out the door.
- Challenge her to a Just Dance competition.
- Stay up late talking.
- Keep a mother-daughter journal.
- Brush her hair before bed.
- Tell stories from her younger years.
- Organize an at-home spa night.
- Participate in a 5k race together (http://KCRunningCompany.com for information)
- Tell her why you like her.
- Offer to clean her room alongside her.
- Practice her favorite sport with her.
- Tour the Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City (www.ToyandMiniatureMuseum.org).
- Let her apply your makeup and fix your hair.
- Ask about her best and worst of each day.
- Enjoy meals together.
- Agree with her when you can.
- Disagree with her when it’s for her best.
- Tell her you love her—often.
Jena Meyerpeter is mom to three courageous daughters in Lenexa.