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Camp Diva's 3rd Annual Date with Dad,
Dinner and Dance---A Repeat Success!
Volume XIV, Number I
Published: April 2010
 As stated last year, the first male figure in a daughter's life is her father. The first impression of how a woman should be treated by a man, is that of her father to her mother. A strong dedicated and loving father can and will provide a foundation of security, self-confidence and positive self-esteem to carry his daughter through life. If the father has a strong and loving relationship with his daughter, it is most likely that as an adult, she won't accept anything other than the best in her relationship.
Fathers can have a significant impact in helping their daughters by focusing on their aspects of beauty outside of "physical beauty," like their emotional strength, sense of humor, loyalty to others, their intellectual strength and courage. Fathers should always continue to give daughters uplifting encouraging comments on their physical beauty as well. Fathers have the ability to make their daughters feel like beautiful princesses inside and out.
Spend time with your daughter. Those precious childhood years pass by too quickly.
Stop thinking of caring for your daughter as 'baby-sitting.' Parenting is your full-time responsibility.
Tell your daughter you love her often.
Be a parent, not a friend. Clear lines about appropriate and inappropriate behaviors need to be drawn.
Remember how you felt when you were a kid. Try viewing the world through your daughter's eyes. Have fun with her!
Remember that dads are human and will make mistakes. Daughters are very forgiving.
Talk to your daughter. More importantly, listen to her.
Volunteer as a driver, or chaperone for her school field trips.
Let her help with household projects.
Go places together: the zoo, a museum, ball games, concerts, or whatever is enjoyable. Find family hobbies, things everyone likes to do together.
Don't underestimate the importance of regular day-to-day activities. Eating meals together or attending religious services on a routine basis strengthens the bond between father and child.
Talk to your employer about working at home all or part of some days. When possible, avoid working late at the office. Bring the work home.
And, if you don't live with your daughter.spend time with her frequently and regularly. Live as close to her as possible. Keep some of your daughter's toys and clothing where you live, so she feels at home. When you can't be with your daughter, maintain frequent contact by telephone, mail or email. Support your daughter financially. It's your moral and legal responsibility. Don't use your daughter - or your financial support - as a weapon when arguing with her mother. Never speak badly of your children's mother. Establish a cooperative, respectful relationship with your children's mother.
ACTION POINTS for Committed Fathers
Compliment each of your children for one of his or her positive emerging character traits.
Talk to your children about why taking care of their physical appearance is important. Give them an example from your life.
Run, walk, or exercise with your family this weekend.
Play "dolls" or "house" with your little girl. Make a point of discussing how each one of her dolls is appealing.
Begin your thoughtful and careful comments about your daughter's physical attributes when they are very young. It will strengthen their self-image AND develop good long-term fathering habits in you.
"Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee:
love her, and she shall keep thee.
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee:
she shall bring thee to honor,
when thou dost embrace her."
(Proverbs 4:6, 8)
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