Meaningful Things To Do with Your Daughter Over Spring Break

Spring Break isn’t always about beach trips or sunny getaways. Sometimes, the most meaningful moments come when we simply slow down and spend intentional time together—especially during the tween and teen years, when connection can feel a little trickier to maintain.

 Whether you’re spending Spring Break at home, juggling work, or even traveling, here are 5 simple things you can do with your daughter to help her feel confident, connected, and capable—no big plans required.

1. Have a Goal-Setting Coffee Date

Go out for smoothies or make a fun drink at home and talk about what she wants the rest of the school year—or summer—to look like. Use simple, meaningful questions like:

• What’s something you want to feel more confident doing?

• What’s a challenge you’ve handled better than you thought you would?

• If you had a “brave goal” for the next 3 months, what would it be?

• What’s something you want to try—even if you’re a little scared?

• What’s one way you’d like to grow socially, emotionally, or academically?

• If you could go back in time to three months ago, what advice would you give yourself?

• What’s one thing you hope to look back on and be proud of by summer?

These conversation starters are a simple way to help your daughter reflect on her growth, set meaningful goals, and feel more in control of her journey—without the pressure to be perfect.
Download the printable cards to bring along on your coffee date, or keep them at home to pull at random. Download now
 Bonus tip: Invite your daughter to ask you some of these questions, too. It’s a great way to build connection and model vulnerability.

1. Have a Goal-Setting Coffee Date

Go out for smoothies or make a fun drink at home and talk about what she wants the rest of the school year—or summer—to look like. Use simple, meaningful questions like:

What’s something you want to feel more confident doing?

What’s a challenge you’ve handled better than you thought you would?

If you had a “brave goal” for the next 3 months, what would it be?

What’s something you want to try—even if you’re a little scared?

What’s one way you’d like to grow socially, emotionally, or academically?

If you could go back in time to three months ago, what advice would you give yourself?

What’s one thing you hope to look back on and be proud of by summer?

These conversation starters are a simple way to help your daughter reflect on her growth, set meaningful goals, and feel more in control of her journey—without the pressure to be perfect.
Download the printable cards to bring along on your coffee date, or keep them at home to pull at random. Download now
✨ Bonus tip: Invite your daughter to ask you some of these questions, too. It’s a great way to build connection and model vulnerability.

✍️ 3. The Back-and-Forth Journal: A Fu4n Connection Challenge for Parents & Daughters

Looking for a sweet way to stay connected over Spring Break—even if you’re working or life still feels busy?
Start a shared journal with your daughter where you write short notes, thoughtful questions, and responses back and forth. It’s like passing a friendship notebook… but with heart and intention.
It’s also a fun way to stay grounded and focused as she heads into the final stretch of the school year.

📝 How to Set It Up:
1. Choose a simple, thin journal
A cute notebook, small composition book, or softcover journal works great. Keep it easy to tuck into a backpack, desk drawer, or nightstand.

2. Decorate the first page together
Give it a title! Ideas:

“Our Journal”

“Notes Between Us”

“The Brave Girl + Her Mama”

“Write Back Soon 💛”

3. Set the tone 

Let your daughter know:
“This is just for us. We’ll take turns writing short notes, thoughts, or answers to questions. No pressure. No rules. Just a little way to stay connected.”

4. Pre-write 3-5 questions to get things started
Leave space after each one for your daughter to write back. You can add more questions over time. Write with warmth and curiosity—keep it light, open, and fun.
✨ Be sure to share your thoughts too, not just ask questions. Encourage your daughter to ask you questions as well—it’s a two-way conversation!

💌 Sample Journal Questions from Parent to Daughter:

What’s something small that made you smile this week?

If you could plan the perfect day, what would it look like?

What’s something you wish people understood about you?

Is there something you’re excited about—but nervous too?

What’s your dream summer plan—even if it sounds silly?

Is there a quote, lyric, or phrase you’ve heard lately that you liked?

What’s something you’d like to get better at—but don’t know where to start?

What helps you feel loved when you're having a hard day?

What do you think we both do really well?

What’s something fun we could do together soon (even if it’s small)?

💡Tips to Keep It Going:

You don’t need to write every day—once a week is great!
Add a doodle, quote, or sticker to keep it playful.

Keep it somewhere visible so it’s easy to pick up and pass along.

Let your daughter leave you questions too! You’ll love what she wants to know.

🍪 4. Plan a “Treat + Talk” Time Together
Spending just 20 minutes after dinner baking something simple or sharing a favorite snack can open the door to meaningful conversations.
✨ Pro tip: Keep it light and let her lead the way.
Need ideas? Check out my Pinterest Board: Recipes To Do With Your Daughter for easy, fun treats you can enjoy together!
🎥 5. Watch Something Together That Sparks Conversation
Choose a movie or series to watch together—something that opens the door to conversations around friendship, confidence, identity, or big life goals.
It can be cozy and meaningful, and sometimes the best talks happen during the credits or right after.

 Check out my Brave Girl Watchlist on Pinterest, or try one of these inspiring documentaries and series:

 Documentaries I Recommend:

• He Named Me Malala

• Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable

• The Eagle Huntress

• Maidentrip

📺 Series Pick:

I loved Geek Girl on Netflix—it's full of conversation starters around friendships, being neurodivergent, managing anxiety, discovering who you are, and rising above bullying.

I hope you and your daughter have a wonderful spring break and enjoy doing these activities together.

If you need additional resources, tools, or support for you and your daughter please check out my website or schedule a call with me.

Warmly,

Laura Hayes
Founder of The Brave Girl Project
Life Coach for Tween & Teen Girls
www.TheBraveGirlProject.com
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