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Win the daughter by wooing the mom

A German proverb says: "He who would the daughter win, with the mother must begin."

A German proverb says: "He who would the daughter win, with the mother must begin."

If you're at a loss as to why you're not connecting with your daughter, start thinking about how you treat her mother.

Are you kind and gracious? Are you soft-spoken and encouraging?

You build parental credibility with your baby girl by the way you treat her mom. If your walk does not match your talk, she is not going to listen to you.

Want to have a great relationship with your daughter? Respect her mother and treat her kindly. - Life and business coach Mark Brandenburg, from DIY Father.

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