A father's relationship with his daughter shapes who she will become. The father-daughter relationship is an important place, if not the most important place, for daughters to develop appropriate foundations for self-confidence and self-worth. A daughter's relationship with her father is her very first male-female relationship. From that relationship, little girls develop their … [Read more...] about How a Father Influences His Daughter
Dads and Daughters are Alike
It seems that in spite of all the differences there may be between the fathers and daughters of the world, be he a doctor or craftsman, she a student or lawyer, early or late in life, religious or not, wealthy or not, dads and daughters are very much alike in the manner in which they relate to one another. Dads put their daughters before their own interests, striving to … [Read more...] about Dads and Daughters are Alike
Spending Time with Your Daughter
Daddies never stop thinking about their daughters, and daughters never stop thinking about their dads. Daughters young and mature share a common desire for the company and comfort of their fathers. They want their daddies to take care of them, in different ways, perhaps, but to offer their fatherly love and comfort nonetheless. Daddies live to give that love and comfort to … [Read more...] about Spending Time with Your Daughter
Being a Hero to the Kids
Every dad has at least one memory of an event or gesture that, at least in his mind, is evidence of his desire to be a good dad. For one fellow I know, that memory is of something he used to do whenever he and his daughter were on a plane; the takeoff phase of the flight terrified her. To calm her, he softly sang “Be Bop A Lula” in her ear. It worked every time. Today her … [Read more...] about Being a Hero to the Kids
Saying ‘I Love You’
While signing autographs one day I noticed a man lingering nearby after he purchased my book about fathers and sons. “Is that your daughter?” he finally asked, pointing to the book I had written for my daughter. “Yes,” I answered.“Do you let her know you love her?” he asked.“Of course,” I answered, surprised by his question.“Good,” he said. “Too many men aren’t comfortable … [Read more...] about Saying ‘I Love You’