Ok, it’s not Valentine’s Day just yet…but it’s on our minds.

PFather - Daughter Relationshipersonally, Valentine’s is not a one day holiday in our family. We usually begin our celebrations a good week before the actual day. It all starts with the annual tradition of preparing for the Valentine’s Father-Daughter Dance.

As Mom, I get the fun job of helping my daughter get ready – shopping for a new dress, getting her hair fixed up, nails, etc. The stuff memories are made of…

That night, “Dad,” gets to make his own memories – photo sessions (our daughter and her girlfriends with all their dads), special dinner out, and finally the dance.

We feel fortunate to have this tradition in our lives to help strengthen the relationship we have with our daughter – a relationship that is constantly evolving as she gets older and older. She is no longer our little girl, but now our beautiful young lady.

This transition can challenge any parent, but it can be particularly tough on dads as they may not be as well versed with all the “woman stuff.” It’s important for dads to know how big a role they play in the development of their daughter, especially at a crucial time like puberty.

To address this we share with you a piece from our “Just for Dads” section, “Fathers – How Menstruation Can Affect Your Relationship with Your Daughter.”

Do you know any dads with developing daughters? We hope you will share this with them so that they can continue to have that special bond only dads and daughters can have.

We’d love to hear from you – what memories do you have with your dad?

 

Valentine's Day Special