How to Be a Cool Mom

If you have a daughter, it’s easy to look at her and see a best friend, someone you can confide in, rely on, and have fun with. While mothers and daughters have a special connection and should enjoy life together, it’s important to remember that you’re still her mother and not her peer. Adena Bank Lees says that it’s cool to be your daughter’s mother, and even though she may want you to be her best friend, it’s not the best thing for her. Adena Bank Lees is a licensed social worker, author, and international speaker.