Top 15 Books About Mothers And Daughters Updated 10 /2022
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The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak: Lessons on Faith from Nine Biblical Families
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Why a Daughter Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Mother Daughter Bond this Mother’s Day with this Sweet Picture Book!
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Like Mother, Like Daughter A Discovery Journal for the Two of Us (new edition)
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Why a Daughter Needs a Mom: (The Perfect Gift for Mom to Celebrate the Bond Between Mothers and Daughters (Mother’s Day Gift for Mom from Daughter)
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Just Us Girls: A Shared Journal for Moms and Daughters
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Tell Me Your Life Story, Mom: A Mother’s Guided Journal and Memory Keepsake Book (Tell Me Your Life Story® Series)
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Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Mother’s Guided Journal To Share Her Life & Her Love (Hear Your Story Books)
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Will I Ever Be Good Enough?: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
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Mom and Teen: An Activity Journal and Diary for Mother and Daughter
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My Mother’s Life: Mom, I Want to Know Everything About You – Give to Your Mother to Fill in with Her Memories and Return to You as a Keepsake (Volume 5) (Creative Keepsakes, 5)
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I Love That You’re My Daughter Because: Prompted Fill In The Blank Book
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Between Us: A Mother & Daughter workbook to strengthen communication
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The Mother-Daughter Puzzle: A New Generational Understanding of the Mother-Daughter Relationship
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One Heart: A book for mothers and daughters of all ages
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For Mothers of Difficult Daughters; How to Enrich and Repair the Relationship in Adulthood
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Books About Mothers And Daughters
The mother-daughter bond may be incredibly rewarding while also posing a plethora of challenges. We’ve selected these novels because we believe that no other love compares to a mother’s, and we believe that they capture the whole range of feelings that exist between a mother and daughter. Our best recommendations for books about mother-daughter relationships cover everything from love to grief to envy and everything in between.
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
Upon learning that her daughter, Amelia, had been suspended from school for cheating, Kate panics and rushes to the school, only to uncover a catastrophe. Officials said Amelia jumped to her death. It’s difficult to believe, but Kate is overtaken with guilt and anguish over the loss. Nevertheless, when Kate receives an anonymous text saying that Amelia did not jump, she sets out to learn the truth in order to restore the memories of her daughter.
Even If Your Heart Would Listen: Losing My Daughter to Heroin by Elise Schiller
When Elise Schiller’s daughter died of a heroin overdose in 2014, her life was permanently altered. Elise began questioning the American substance-abuse treatment system after her daughter died at a treatment facility in Colorado. Her daughter had been unsuccessful in more than five programs, making it clear that there was a larger problem at hand. True to its title, Even If Your Heart Would Listen portrays the story of a mother whose devotion to her daughter is unshakeable no matter what occurs.
Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple
When Bernadette, Bee’s mother, goes missing, the family is thrown into a situation that is both comical and dramatic. In order for Bee to receive her promised vacation to the Antarctic, Bernadette had to flee the country because she is unable to deal with the prospect of going so far away. Bee is the only one who can track down her mother, and she will use all means necessary to do so, including official documents, emails, and other forms of correspondence.
Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat
After being transferred from Haiti to New York to reconcile with her mother, Sophie finds secrets that no 12-year-old should have access to. The only way for her to recover is to return to the women who nurtured her in Haiti. Edwidge Danticat’s debut novel is a tale of grace, power, and heartbreak like none other.
Confessions of a Domestic Failure by Bunmi Laditan
While attempting to be the best mother she can be, Ashley Keller isn’t doing so well. She thinks she’ll finally be the mother she’s always wanted to be after signing up for the Motherhood Better boot camp. Author of The Honest Toddler takes a look at the demands that society places on mothers and gives the idea of being a great mother doesn’t require you to be perfect.
The Daughter by Lucy Dawson
Her daughter Beth died 17 years ago because of a lack in judgment by Jess. In spite of her efforts to move on, she is aware of her responsibility for what happened, and she expects to feel a lifetime of guilt as a result of it. With her new family, the past will inevitably follow Jess. She worries the implications of the secret she has kept for so long. If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers, this is the book for you.
Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou’s memoir Mom & Me & Mom tells the narrative of her relationship with her mother. Maya and her brother were moved to live with their grandmother when they were three years old. She tells how she and “Lady” (her mother), reconciled a decade later and learned to find the right amount of love/respect for a long-term relationship.
White Oleander by Janet Fitch
At first, Astrid looked up to her intelligent and beautiful mother, but when Ingrid is convicted of murder and sent to prison, everything changes for her. She is placed in foster care, where she must adapt to a new environment and learn new rules at each new residence. Oprah Winfrey chose White Oleanderas as a book club option and narrated the audio CD because of Astrid’s commitment to learn to live motherless.
No More Perfect Moms: Learn to Love Your Real Life by Jill Savage
This honest parenting book by Jill Savage helps mothers realize that they are not alone in their battle. No More Perfect Parents is a guide for moms who want to develop and accomplish their realistic hopes, discover the beauty of their own lives, and have the freedom to embrace their imperfectly perfect selves.
15 Trips Every Mother and Daughter Should Take Together
Whether you’re a mom traveling with a school-age daughter or a grown daughter taking her mom on a special trip, there’s a meaningful choice for a mother-daughter journey to enjoy each other’s company and explore together.
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Live like royalty in a real Irish castle
Follow in the footsteps of centuries of royal mothers and daughters at historic Ashford Castle in western Ireland. The 800-years old castle first opened its doors as a luxury hotel on July 6, 1939, and has been host over the years to royalty, presidents, and celebrities, not to mention mother and daughter duos who come to enjoy elegant teas, horseback rides, falconry, fishing, and shooting, just like the original queens and princesses did here centuries ago. The best way to escape to this historic Irish castle is to explore Ireland with Brendan Vacations on their luxury private chauffeur trips. Completely customizable to your interests, these trips include a luxury car with a private driver to chauffeur you around Dublin, Killarney, Galway, iconic natural sites like Ring of Kerry, and to the doors of your royal castle. Here are 15 more Irish castles you can stay in to tempt you.
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Explore Japanese culture
For the mother-daughter duo seeking to immerse themselves in a cultural experience, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offers a Kimono tour of Kyoto by Rickshaw that gives the pair of you the chance to experience the vibrant traditions of Japan’s cultural capital. First, family duos will have the chance to choose their favorite colors, patterns, and designs of kimono with a local expert before being dressed and whisked away to travel through time and experience a rickshaw ride through the most authentic and beautiful old streets of Kyoto. Here are the trips every mom should take with her child.
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Indulge your inner foodies in California
Foodie mom and daughters will want to head to Southern California where wine, olive oil, and farm-to-table cuisine are celebrated. Go winery-hopping making stops at the Ojai Vineyard, Topa Mountain Winery, and Casa Barranca Winery Tasting Room for a day of delicious wines and beautiful scenery. Pop into Tippe & Ramble for a charming outdoor wine bar and picnic shop. Stay at the Ojai Valley Inn, the luxurious Spanish-style resort focusing on wellness and culinary offerings. The hotel recently opened the Farmhouse which hosts bucket-list worthy epicurean events, cooking and mixology classes, wine tastings, parties, and an extraordinary Mother’s Day brunch that any foodie-mom and daughter would love. Check out these gorgeous wineries everyone should visit at least once for more inspiration.
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Immerse into India
Explore a multifaceted India Women’s Expedition an all-female trip with Intrepid Tours. Female guides will take moms and daughters (ages 15 and up) to celebrate the female-only Gangur Festival in Rajasthan, with Rangoli making, henna painting, dance show, and traditional dress. Then it’s off to enjoy a home-cooked meal at the home of a local family in Delhi and explore Jaipur with female rickshaw drivers. Shop for clothes, accessories, and crafts in support of the development and empowerment of marginalized women and girls in Rajasthan and visit the center where they produce their creations. Finally, stop by a cafe run solely by female acid attack survivors and hear the heartbreaking yet overwhelmingly inspirational stories of perseverance and strength.
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Explore the high seas with Disney
Say Ahoy to Captain Minnie with your daughter on a Disney Cruise Line. With a collection of new initiatives, DCL is aiming to inspire the next generation of female leaders in the maritime industry. The debut of Captain Minnie Mouse, new youth STEM programs, hands-on and fun maritime-themed activities and the funding of scholarships are designed to empower girls and young women to pursue careers in the cruise industry and chart a course for success—all that while you’re both enjoying the Caribbean and everything else DCL has to offer.
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Run for good in the Serengeti
There’s no better way to elevate a mother/daughter relationship than by giving back and doing good. Mothers and daughters can tag team on a women-empowerment mission with Singita’s 2019 Serengeti Girls’ Run. Comprising five all-inclusive days at Singita Sabora Tented Camp, this year’s itinerary includes a variety of activities and a run that will see participants complete 13 miles daily over three days, traversing some of the most iconic wilderness areas in Africa, with an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking scenery at every turn. The exclusive, purpose-driven experience is aimed at raising funds for empowerment programs for girls and women, which are focused on providing opportunities for women to become leaders in African conservation. Each donation assists in funding numerous non-profit initiatives, including scholarships for local girls in secondary school, vocational studies, and university; training girl mentors and providing life skills and internships; as well as enterprise development training for women and environmental education for girls from local secondary schools.
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Take a bite out of the Big Apple
A trip to New York City is the ultimate girl’s getaway; shopping, fine dining, walks through Central Park, and seeing a musical or play are all must-dos while in the Big Apple. Moms and daughters can enjoy quality time together at one of the many Broadway shows featuring strong female relationships with Broadway Collection, including Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, and Wicked.
LUMA Hotel Times Square, with its prime location in the heart of the Theater District, is making it easy to plan the ultimate Broadway stay by partnering with Laura Heywood, aka @BroadwayGirlNYC, a nationally recognized theater personality and expert who can provide custom tips, insider knowledge, and guidance on building the perfect theater-centric itinerary. Extra bonus: as part of the hotel’s Broadway package, mother and daughter are gifted with gourmet chocolate truffles and prosecco, delivered by Alina, the hotel’s robot butler.
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Skydive together over Portugal
Tivoli Évora Ecoresort offers tandem skydiving for adventurous moms and daughters in the Alentejo region of Portugal, which is known for its exceptional wines. After you’ve soared above the vineyards together, you can celebrate your epic bonding jump with wine tasting in the spectacular natural surroundings.
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Explore the fjords in Iceland
Created by a mother and daughter team, AdventureWomen has launched a series of mother-daughter tours, including the natural wonders of Iceland that offer a balance of outdoor fun and opportunities to explore the local culture and cuisine. Best of all AdventureWoman’s active adventures are designed so that even if mom and daughter are at different physical activity levels, they can both have fun. Highlights in Iceland include horseback riding to a secret lagoon; ATV riding on a volcanic peninsula; hiking in Snæfellsjökull National Park; exploring lava fields; relaxing in the world-famous Blue Lagoon; a boat trip around Breiðafjörður Bay to encounter whales and puffins, and visits to Þingvellir National Park and Gullfoss Waterfall.
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Walk in the footsteps of women’s history
Let’s hear it for the girls! Seneca Falls was the home to the first women’s rights convention, and today, civic-minded moms and daughters can share the great moments in women’s history at the National Women’s Hall of Fame, which honors bold women including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who fought for women’s equality. Then head to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park, a 6.8-acre park that was the site of the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention; it connects to the Votes For Women History Trail, a route that links a string of other historical sites in upstate New York. Be sure to leave time to visit Harriet Tubman Home in nearby Auburn, New York. It celebrates the life of the escaped African American slave who helped lead hundreds of other slaves to their freedom along the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Stay at the Gould Hotel, a 1919 lodge on the main drag. If you love history, you won’t want to miss these 15 other cities for American history buffs.
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Take a digital detox in the Galapagos
Quasar Expeditions offers luxury cruises around the Galapagos Islands, perfect for adventurous nature-focused moms and daughters. You’ll spend each day snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and getting up close and personal with the islands’ amazing animals while learning about different ways to help conserve the islands. Quasar’s weeklong cruises give guests the opportunity to disconnect from their devices and connect with nature and each other, meaning plenty of quality time for the two of you. Here are more little-known cruises that leave the Bahamas in the dust.
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Camp in the wilds of Africa
Camping isn’t just for the boys! Moms and daughters can experience the adventure of a lifetime on Robin Pope Safaris’ mobile walking safari in the teeming landscape of South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Leaving from their luxurious permanent lodge in the Nsefu Sector, the itinerary trip takes guests through wild African terrain with a completely portable camp. The remote, lagoon-rich wildlife reserve nearly guarantees frequent game sightings, from rare birds and buffalo to elephant herds and elusive leopards. The full-service camp, entirely moved by guides, includes Meru-style walk-in tents and full bedding. Meals might be served on a portable dining table (with a white tablecloth and a bottle of wine, of course) under the open sky, or perhaps around the campfire, for the ultimate mother and daughter camping experience. If you prefer to stay stateside, check out these 13 top glamping trips in the United States.
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Make wellness a priority
Want to get back to basics with health and wellness? Then head to the beautiful private island of Kamalame Cay in the Bahamas for special Silver Linings Retreats. Surrounded by turquoise waters and sugar white sand, moms and daughters will have personally tailored programs lead by wellness experts for restoration and rejuvenation. The lauded whole-body wellness program created by Chrissy Sundt include yoga, exercise, juices, meals, and stunning waterside rooms for the two of you to share while you work on your wellness goals together, whether it’s to de-stress, detox, lose weight, or kick start a new fitness routine.
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Paris in springtime
To quote Audrey Hepburn, “Paris is always a good idea.” We couldn’t agree more, especially when moms and daughters can visit the City of Lights together, exploring the stalls along the Seine, strolling through the Luxembourg Gardens, sipping hot chocolate at elegant Angelina tea shop, and visiting the myriad museums that dot the city like jewels in a necklace. Make Paris feel like home by staying in a chic apartment at Paris Perfect’s flagship property, 25 Place Dauphine. This historic spot was transformed from a 17th-century building to six luxury apartments, located right in the middle of Paris on the charming Ile de la Cite off of the Pont Neuf. It is within walking distance of all of the hotspots in the center of Paris, including the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, and the not-to-be-missed shopping and cafés on Rue de Rivoli, and it’s also an easy stroll or metro ride to Galleries Lafayette and Printemps, ideal for a day of Parisian shopping.
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Eat off the beaten track in Laos
Laos, “the Land of a Million Elephants,” is still one of Asia’s least-visited and most underrated destinations; a land of mystery and adventure yet to gain the recognition it deserves. Brimming with ornate palaces and temples, former capital Luang Prabang is one of Southeast Asia’s most atmospheric towns for moms and daughters looking to explore a completely new destination. Beyond its pretty streets and into the countryside, there are rugged jungle-clad mountains, vast caves, archaeological mysteries, and laid-back riverside locations.
The perfect escape for a mother-daughter getaway, InsideAsia Tours’ Flavors of Laos itinerary encourages female family duos to get off-the-beaten-track to savor the country’s best dishes from street food BBQ to Michelin Star experiences. Develop a deep connection with Laos, seeing historical highlights and cultural wonders but with a distinctly foodie twist while the two of you learn the secrets of Laotian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class, enjoy a range of street food, home-cooked dinners, and fine dining restaurants, stay overnight in a local homestay on a coffee plantation, spend a hands-on day at a local organic farm, and then indulge at Laos’ first Michelin star experience with dinner at Paste restaurant. Read on for more of the most underrated destinations in the world.
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7 Mother Daughter Trips for Bonding with Teens and Tweens
A mother-daughter relationship is precious and sometimes precarious. Nothing helps strengthen the bonds between a mother and daughter than participating in activities shoulder-to-shoulder and sharing new experiences. Mother daughter trips are a perfect way to accomplish both — and those long hours of travel time can be the perfect way to enjoy quality time and get even a recalcitrant teen to open up.
I started taking mother daughter day trips with my girl when she was very young and we began lengthening those to mother daughter vacations when she was six or seven. Over the years, our annual mother daughter getaways have become a treasured tradition.
This precious time together has become absolutely priceless and she moves through her teenage years. Over the years, we have tried all sorts of trips (see my tips for planning a mother daughter trip) and each of them has hit home at various stages of her growth. I wanted to share a few of our favorites to give you mother daughter trip ideas to use in your own planning.
6 Best Mother Daughter Trips
I understand that sometimes it is hard to pull off a family vacation, let only a one-on-one trip. It is definitely easier for me because I only have one child. But I still think it is worth the effort, even if it can’t happen every year. These trips build a foundation for a strong relationship even when your daughter leaves home and goes off on her own.
1. The Adventure Trip
Teens love to be active and often seek thrills that we as moms would rather avoid. But I can tell you from experience that jumping in and adventuring together will gain you respect, empower you both, and generate stories for years to come.
Even if your trip isn’t ALL about adventure, it is easy to build a few adventurous activities into your trip. That can be paddle boarding, kayaking, horseback riding, zip lining, or tree top adventure courses. Of course you can hike just about anywhere but for epic views try one of the Utah National Parks.
Some of our favorite adventures include:
- in Oregon State Park in Central Oregon (Central Oregon is a great place for adventure — hiking, caving, rafting, climbing, tubing, and more.)
- Hiking in the Canadian Rockies (a trip that also included horseback riding and the exhilarating day climbing the Via Ferrata on Mount Norquay.)
- Hiking and horseback riding in the Black Hills and Badlands National Park in South Dakota
2. The Wildlife Trip
Tweens tend to be animal lovers and get excited about up close and personal animal encounters. We are both animal lovers and we have a lot of bucket list dreams that involve polar bears, pandas, and penguins.
While some of those dreams are a little inaccessible on the current budget, it is easy to build in wildlife sightings or animal experiences into a mother daughter trip.
For example, after reading the book Misty of Chincoteague together for a mother-daughter book club, I figured that a mother-daughter trip to see the wild ponies of Chincoteague would be a perfect idea. We huddled together against the cold wind and spray of the water on our boat ride around the island, but soon we were both beaming when we spied our first pony herds.
Some of our favorite wildlife trips include:
- National Park and learning about dinosaurs in Bozeman, Montana
- Watching the bison, burros, and prairie dogs in the Black Hills, SD
- Bear watching cruise excursion in Alaska and zoos
3. The Cultural Trip
Blue Gate of the Fes Medina
If you are looking for something more adventurous, that also wraps in culture, education, and yes some wildlife (in the form of a llama hike!), I would encourage you to look at GOOD Travel. This responsible travel company is founded by a mom and they run mother-daughter trips to Peru each summer.
Every aspect of the trip – from the hotels to the llama hikes to the chocolate making – has been designed to ensure that the local community, economy and environment benefit from your visit. So it is a great way to have an amazing bonding experience (with other moms and daughters) in a positive way.
I think this would be perfect for a big birthday or moving up from grade school to middle school or middle school to high school. If you sign up, be sure to note that you were referred by WE3TRAVEL (my affiliate code) and you will receive a 10% discount.
Of course there are countless cultural trips you can take from learning about a native culture in your own backyard, to exploring a new part of the globe. I cover many of these as potential graduation trip ideas. One of the most immersive cultural trips we have taken as a family was to Morocco.
4. The Big City Trip
Milwaukee River Walk
If wildlife and adventure aren’t your thing, maybe a mother daughter weekend getaway to a big city — like New York City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco for shopping, eating, and visiting the theater and museums is more your deal. These trips are great for all ages and can even become an annual tradition as most cities have so much to offer and interests change as your daughter gets older.
One of our first mother daughter getaways was to Baltimore, Maryland. Visiting a new city gives you a chance to explore together and share new experiences. We had a very special time wandering the city streets together and it allowed her a more active role in choosing which attractions and restaurants we visited.
I know that not only have these trips given us fun memories together, but it has also taught her skills about navigating a city, using public transportation, and how to keep yourself safe.
Some of our favorite U.S. cities to visit include:
- – music, murals, and food – food, Coke, Aquarium, and history – festivals, art, and lakeside fun – Prince, shopping, art, and waterfalls – theater, views, and museums – history, zoo, and cheesesteaks
5. The Educational Trip
I Am a Man Mural in Memphis
We spend a lot of time teaching our kids, but when you have an opportunity to learn together you are both on the same level and have another shared experience to reference and discuss.
We have taken a lot of educational trips together visiting historical sites, museums, and living history museums. Not every trip is themed around an educational topic, some just include an activity. But others, like our Civil Rights road trip, have been designed for a purpose and had a profound impact.
I think ages 8-14 is ideal for this type of trip. Some of our favorite educational destinations include:
- Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown (paired with a fun day at Water Country USA)
- Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia including the National Battlefield — this was one of the first times that I could see her really taking in and processing everything that we learned and observed the impact that it had including a African American History tour and visiting the National Civil Rights Museum
6. The Spa Trip
I thought spa resorts would require my daughter to be sixteen (and some do), but these days you can find spas that offer services for tweens and teens — from chocolate pedicures, blow outs, or massages for moms and daughters.
I’ll never forget her dreamy smile after her first massage! What a privilege to share this fun “first” with her. There have been a few times where we have added a spa experience to our trip, and I can’t wait to plan another spa getaway. I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to bribe her to go on a mother daughter spa weekend even when she has moved out!
Our favorite spa experiences have been at:
- Sierra Grande in Truth & Consequences, New Mexico
- The Beach Plum Spa at the John Carver Inn in Plymouth, Massachusetts
7. The College Trip
Now that I have a senior, we have added a new kind of mother-daughter trip to our repertoire — the college visit trip. While these can be stressful on both sides, and we don’t like to think about sending them off into the world, this is an incredible opportunity to be involved in one of the most important decision your daughter will make so far in her life.
Sometimes, she may even listen to your point of view or gain some wisdom from your experience! But don’t make it all college and no play. Here are some great tips for turning a college trip into a mini-vacation. And as we have criss-crossed the country college shopping, I’ve also added some guides to visiting campuses on my sister-site, Your Time to Fly, including:
- Planning a college visit to Washington DC
- Tips for visiting University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Colorado-Boulder
These trips have created a bank full of cherished memories — for both of us! Even though planning a mother daughter getaway with your tween or teen daughter may sound daunting or impossible, I encourage you to give it a try. Start with a day trip or shared experience and go from there.
Need more ideas? What about a cooking class, TV or movie location tour, food themed trip, attending a sporting event, going to a musical performance, or something else that grabs her interest. The best mother daughter vacations are ones where she has a say in what you do.
I would love to hear your ideas, suggestions, and experiences. Join our private travel with teens Facebook group!
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