National Fatherhood Initiative ::: Dads and Daughters

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For Father's Day 2009, National Fatherhood Initiative has partnered with the Washington Mystics for a special Dads and Daughters® Night. It's a great way to spend some quality time with your daughter and let her know just how important she is to you. More Info

But, don't just be an all-star dad for one night - your daughter needs you every day! So, we've got the latest skills and stats you can use to be an MVP for the most important girl in your life.

Get Skills

Discipline Without Being a Bad Guy. Think it's impossible? Think again. We've got some dad strategies for raising a well-behaved young lady. Read more.

Prepare Your Daughter for Dating. (Yikes!) Don't live in denial, dad. Some day, your daughter will date and you'll need more than the proverbial shotgun to keep her safe and help her protect her heart. Read more.

More Fun Dad-Daughter Ideas. Want to bond with your little (or not so little anymore) girl but can't think of anything fun? Get our ideas.

Get Stats

Think spending time with your kids isn't important? I mean, mom has it covered, right? And it comes much easier to her. Wrong! Thousands of studies have shown that you have a unique influence on your kids. Your child needs you and mom to thrive.

Chew on these stats:

Almost 100 studies show that having a loving and nurturing father is just as important for a child's happiness, well-being, and social and academic success as a loving and nurturing mother.
Kids who have an involved dad are more likely to stay in school.
When children have an involved father, they usually report higher self-esteem. This is especially true for girls.
Children who feel like they spend a lot of time with their dad are less likely to have behavioral problems.
Plus, studies also show that the more involved you are in parenting your kids, the happier your marriage becomes.

Give your daughter what she needs. You.

Get Connected

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Washington Mystics Dads and Daughters' Night