Does Your Daughter Know You Like Her? Not Just Love Her? [Ep. 78]

What Every Daughter Wants (Plus a Special Guest Appearance from My 5-Year-Old)In this episode, I shift focus to moms raising daughters who are still minors, whether toddlers or teens approaching adulthood. I break down the three things every daughter needs to feel: loved, heard, and supported. Drawing from my years working with teenage girls in therapy, I share why they often believe their moms love them but don't actually like them, and how to close that gap. I introduce the "potted plant" technique for being a trusted, quiet presence when your daughter has friends over, explain why teenage girls want to talk more than they want to be talked to, and discuss the importance of letting her make safe mistakes rather than preventing every misstep. Plus, don't miss the adorable surprise guest appearance from my own five-year-old daughter!With this episode you'll be able to:Understand the three foundational needs every daughter has: love, being heard, and supportRecognize the difference between your daughter knowing you love her versus knowing you like herUse the "potted plant" approach to become a trusted, non-intrusive presence during her conversationsLearn why listening more than speaking builds trust with teenage daughtersAllow safe mistakes so she learns natural consequences rather than being told what will happenSupport the specific girl in front of you, not who you expected her to be or who you were at her ageShow genuine interest in her interests, even ones you don't personally enjoyDon't forget: teenage girls want to know their parents actually like them, not just love them out of obligation, so go learn about the band, the music, or whatever she's into right now!Connect with Brittney:Instagram: @theBrittneyScottWebsite: www.brittneymscott.comConsultation to work with BrittneyFree ResourcesMentioned resources:The "potted plant" technique for trusted, quiet presenceStrategies for allowing safe mistakes and natural consequencesIndividual coaching for moms navigating communication with young daughtersReconnection Rescue program for repairing adult mother-daughter relationshipsHelp me reach more mothers and daughters by following the show & leaving a rating or review on Apple & Spotify!Keyword tags:raising daughters, teenage girls, communication styles, potted plant technique, feeling heard, feeling supported, Brittney Scott, parenting teens, trust building, safe mistakes, mother daughter bond, listening skills