Introduction -- Choose your words (and timing) carefully -- Listen and empathize with her world -- Be her mom -- Make your relationship a priority -- See the good, loving her as she is and where she is -- Help her find good friends and positive influences -- Be her emotional coach -- Enjoy here, laugh often, and have fun -- Take care of yourself and have a support system for hard days -- Pray for her and empower her through faith -- Conclusion

As a mother of four daughters, Kari Kampakis has learned the hard way how to parent from a place of strength and joy instead of defeat and discouragement. By improving the habits and dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship, moms can earn a voice in their teen girls' lives. By leaning on the promises of God, moms will gain the wisdom, guidance, protection and clarity they need to grow strong relationships with their daughters at every age