Published by Programme B
The relationship between a mother and a daughter is the most special relationship you can find. Their bond is unbreakable, the most sacred of all. Since summer is the best season to take time off and spend it with family, there’s time for mothers and daughters to bond and get to know more about each other. There is a huge variety of mother-daughter bonding activities to do during the summer that suit everyone’s personality and preference. Here are just a few you can do.
Have a spa day
The most common mother-daughter bonding activity is a spa day. While it may seem like a spa is a place to relax, mothers and daughters can use the time while they’re there talking about anything that happened over the time they hadn’t seen each other. The relaxation they feel will allow them to communicate better and accept each other’s opinions without feeling criticized. They can also discuss things freely and feel like they’re in a safe area.
Have a movie marathon
Having a movie marathon allows mothers and daughters to share their opinions about each other’s favorite movie. It will allow them to discuss what they like and dislike and share how it made them feel. Watching these movies will help them understand each other better and accept that they like different things. A movie marathon will allow them to trust each other more and communicate better, creating a stronger bond.
Go to a concert
It’s known that music connects people and can tell a lot about your personality. With that in mind, you can see how going to a concert held by your mother/daughter’s favorite band can further that bond. It is a perfect activity during the summer as most musicians and bands go on tour during those couple of months, so there is a lot of options to choose from. There are also many music festivals that can introduce you to new music that you could end up loving and bonding over!
Try something new
Another bonding activity for mothers and daughters is trying new experiences together, and this activity is timeless. You can try something as simple as cooking a new meal, or something as extreme as skydiving. A good activity to try is quilting, which is the process of sewing together one or more fabric to make a thicker, padded material, also known as a quilt. Quilting could strengthen the mother-daughter bond by allowing them to discuss the different fabrics and colors they could use to make a quilt they designed together. It will improve communication between both and help them understand each other’s opinions better.
Go on a road trip
Another great bonding activity is going on a road trip together to a place you’ve both wanted to visit. On the way, you can blast your favorite songs and discuss why you want to visit this place. This road trip will allow you to enjoy each other’s company without the distractions and the responsibilities you would worry about while at home. The music you listen to will reveal a lot about your personality and how it may have changed. It will also allow you to discover new things about each other and bond over the place you’re heading to and its importance to you.
Paint together
Painting together will allow you to express your feelings through colors and drawings. This will help you bond as you can discuss what the painting means to you and how you relate it to what’s going on in both of your lives. Through these paintings, you will be able to understand how your mother/daughter feels about the problems and situations they are going through, and you can later discuss how to solve these problems or make them easier for the both of you.
Go shopping
The last bonding activity on this list is going shopping together. While this may seem like a basic thing to do, it can help you bond over your thoughts on certain styles of the clothes you buy. It can also give you an insight into your thought process when deciding what to buy. Shopping can also tell you a lot about a person’s personality and their tastes. Not to mention, it gives you ample time to talk and bond.