The Girl Dad Initiative Blog

Fatherhood - Thinking Beyond Today

When we hear the word “provider,” it’s easy to think about the here and now. A full pantry. A warm home. Clothes that fit. And while those things matter deeply,...

Fatherhood - Thinking Beyond Today

When we hear the word “provider,” it’s easy to think about the here and now. A full pantry. A warm home. Clothes that fit. And while those things matter deeply,...

Letting Her Fly: The Strength in Supportive Dis...

As fathers, we’re wired to protect. The urge to shield our daughters from every hurt, every misstep, every ounce of discomfort is instinctive. We want to clear the path, soften the...

Letting Her Fly: The Strength in Supportive Dis...

As fathers, we’re wired to protect. The urge to shield our daughters from every hurt, every misstep, every ounce of discomfort is instinctive. We want to clear the path, soften the...

A father and a mother are walking out of the hospital with their new baby.

10 Things Every New Girl Dad Should Know

There’s a shift that happens the moment you find out you’re having a daughter. Something stirs in your spirit. It’s equal parts awe and responsibility. Becoming a girl dad is...

10 Things Every New Girl Dad Should Know

There’s a shift that happens the moment you find out you’re having a daughter. Something stirs in your spirit. It’s equal parts awe and responsibility. Becoming a girl dad is...

The Strength in Seeking Help: Why Your Daughter...

There’s a myth that strength means carrying the weight of the world alone. That real men tough it out, push through, and handle their struggles in silence. But the truth...

The Strength in Seeking Help: Why Your Daughter...

There’s a myth that strength means carrying the weight of the world alone. That real men tough it out, push through, and handle their struggles in silence. But the truth...

The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Teaching My Daughter to Keep Her Room Clean

The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Teaching M...

The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Teaching My Daughter to Keep Her Room Clean Getting a five-year-old to consistently clean their room can be challenging. We reminded our daughter regularly, helped...

The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Teaching M...

The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Teaching My Daughter to Keep Her Room Clean Getting a five-year-old to consistently clean their room can be challenging. We reminded our daughter regularly, helped...

The Art of Fathering a Teenage Daughter: Patience, Space, and Genuine Interest

The Art of Fathering a Teenage Daughter: Patien...

Fatherhood evolves. When your daughter was little, she clung to your leg, talked your ear off, and wanted you involved in every part of her world. But now? Now, she's...

The Art of Fathering a Teenage Daughter: Patien...

Fatherhood evolves. When your daughter was little, she clung to your leg, talked your ear off, and wanted you involved in every part of her world. But now? Now, she's...