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The bond of a mother with her child is above all connections but what a dad has for his children is special in its own way. You were there to hold them when they learned to trot, a support while they paddled their first and the foremost horse they ever rode. The moments you’ve spent in the early years will always stay with you till eternity but when the kids start wiggling out of the shelter of your lap, the bond loosens. Every one gets busy in their own world and family time shrinks. While you can still find common grounds with your sons, daughters seem to be standing across a hedge and it becomes tough to stay connected with them. We know you have a special place in your heart for your doll but making efforts to strengthen this bond is a must, after all a girl is always a daddy’s princess! We have come up with a little guide for dads to water the delicate plant of their bond with their daughters to turn it into a strong fruitful tree later, read on!
Respect Her Mom
Your daughter loves you and you are her hero but she is no less connected to her mother. She is the first person your girl will turn to in times of need and you can’t change that nor should you want to change it! Don’t ever demean your wife, your daughter will just distance yourself from you if she sees this happening. Even if you are not living with your daughter’s mother, be respectful to her, your girl will love you even more for it!
Know Her Friends
No matter how well you have developed a bond with her, there are some things she will not share with you. While she is in her teen years, the ears who are witness to her deepest secrets belong to her friends. So it becomes a must that you know who her friends are. This is not only for her safety but will also improve her bond with you when she sees you bonding with her friends. Just host sleepovers and little parties at your place, call her friends over and get to know them well!
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Listen To Her
Girls need to be listened far more than they have to listen to you. That’s how you can bond better with her, by lending her your ears! When you give her your undivided attention, listen to her without offering advice, she will appreciate your efforts. There is so much going on in her little head that needs a vent and you, as a dad can do your best in listening to her without judging her. Reflect on what she is saying, show your understanding of her words and you are on the track to cultivate a long lasting bond with her.
Take Her On Dates
Have you heard of something like you should spend one on one time to bond better with a person? Well it certainly is true and when you are trying to connect with your daughter, this is of great help. Take your girl out for a movie once in two months, or just an ice cream sometime. Going for bowling some time can also give you two an opportunity to stay connected. When you two go out for some one on one time, you experience relaxed atmosphere and she will talk openly, result, a better bond!
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Make and Keep Promises
An important thing in her life is how well you (her hero) keep your promises to her. When you promise her to take her out for a movie, put everything aside and go. When you agreed to be present at her cultural event, let nothing stop you. These little things will go a long way in developing a bond so strong. When you keep your promises, she learns to trust not only you but other men in her life. You are the first man that she will come to know and will compare others to you, set a good example!
Be There For Her
Your girl needs you by her side in the big moments of her life. They may not seem too big to you but for her, at that moment, they are the world. Her first day at the high school, her first performance at the theater, the drop off day at college. Just be with her at these crossroads, they need little efforts from your side but will be remembered by her for a long time!
Show Love Physically
Men may or may not need physical form of love but girls on the other hand need this aspect of love the most. Don’t shy away from hugging her in times of distress, she needs a physical touch from her strength (you). Create spaces in your daily life to show your love physically, a kiss on the cheek to wish a goodnight or welcome the morning sun with a hug. These little efforts will be appreciated and cherished all her life!
Don’t let distance creep in between the special relationship of a father and daughter. These little steps will help you cover the stretch and bring the two of you back together as one unit. Cheers to the lovely father- daughter relationship!
