Sentimental Ideas for Fathers and Daughters

Set up an impromptu photo shoot for a sweet idea for a dad and his daughter.

A strong father-daughter relationship helps girls with self-esteem. As she matures, your daughter will know how she should be treated and valued in a relationship because you will have shown her how special she is to you. Fathers know the value of spending quality time with their girls, but sometimes need creative ideas to spark their juices.

Younger Girls

Little girls adore their daddies and value all the time they spend with this important man in their lives. Even at times other than Father's Day, daddies can color special father-daughter pages with their girls, either printed pages or online. Daddy-daughter tea parties are a classic, yet memorable way for little girls to spend treasured time with her father. Time snuggling on the couch reading a favorite book or watching a princess movie also reinforces the father-daughter bond.

Photo Shoot

At any age, schedule a photo shoot together. The small investment you spend on pictures will last a lifetime, as will the memories you make that day. While you can go to a professional photo studio, look at other options. Find a friend who is a photographer to take outdoor photos. Wear casual clothes, like jeans and T-shirts, for a relaxed, yet classic look. Choose some creative poses and props.

Cook a Meal

From about age 5 or 6 on, you can plan and cook your favorite meal with your daughter, from start to finish. Talk about what you want to prepare, then list all the ingredients you will need. Make your grocery list and shop together. Fix the meal together, either just for the two of you or for the rest of your family as well. Engage in light conversation together. If a more serious issue comes up, make a point to find out more or schedule another date to talk about it soon.

Spend Time Without Mom

Parents usually spend time together with their son or daughter. By taking some time for just a father and his daughter, dads can learn to get to know their daughters on a new level. She may just open up to dad and share things with him that she might not with mom. Whether it's attending a ballgame or eating at a restaurant, some one-on-one time for a father and his daughter will help improve the family bond.

Resources

• Apples4TheTeacher: Printable Father's Day Coloring Sheets