10 Things About Raising Girls Moms Wish They Knew Sooner

Keep lines of communication open

“No matter what your daughter may do or what happens to her, make sure she knows she can always talk to you for unconditional support and love,” advises Amy, who has two teenage daughters. “I hate to think of all the kids who can’t reach out to their parents because they were doing something they shouldn’t.” Make sure your daughter is not afraid to come to you for help—say, a ride home if she has been drinking, or advice on dealing with a troubling social conflict.