Category: Daddy’s Little Girls
Moynihan Institute Research Shows How Black Fathers Are Naturally Closing the Father–Daughter Divide
Father-daughter relationships can become strained or estranged more often than other parent-child bonds, and many adult daughters report discomfort in sharing personal issues with their fathers. It’s painful to read because it’s familiar. The daughter feels unseen. The father feels uninvited. Both are telling the truth, and the gap remains.
But our research shows what Black fathers are already doing – quietly, intentionally, and often without applause.
The Only Magic in This Atlanta Hawks–Magic City Collaboration Is the Disappearance of Morality
From a programmatic perspective at Fathers Incorporated, we spend our days encouraging fathers to model respect for women, to support mothers, and to raise children who understand the value of dignity and healthy relationships.
This partnership pushes against that work, and the contradiction deserves to be named.
Dads, Let’s Build Our Daughters’ Confidence Long Before They Call Her “Too Much”
The charge is clear. Guard her voice. Protect her becoming. Reinforce her identity. Challenge her without humiliating her. Love her without requiring perfection.
If we are not intentional, girls will edit themselves before anyone else has to, and culture is quick to condemn and confuse them. We tell girls to be confident, then critique how that looks. We tell them to lead, then call them bossy. We tell them to speak up, then call them loud. We tell them to be bold, then ask them to soften their tone.
But a different future is possible.
Dads Matter: The Importance of “The Talk” and How to Approach It
Dads play a crucial role in their children’s lives, and one of the most important conversations they can have is “the talk” about sex.
5 Tips for Raising a Healthy and Active Toddler
With 40 percent of all adults in the United States being officially labeled as obese, it makes us dads worry a bit. We do not want our young sons or daughters to learn bad habits early on in life that will lead to weight problems.
Why Dads Need to Teach Their Daughters to Love STEM
In their early years of school, girls excel at Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects. But somewhere around the junior high age, girls begin turning away from their interest in STEM.
The Black Panther and the Queen
Much can be absorbed from Black Panther. My hope is that we use it as a motivational push to learn more about the level of pride and honor that we so desperately need in our community.
Understanding The Mesmerizing Spell of Daddy’s Little Girl
I would venture to guess that most first time fathers, if they had a choice, would choose to have a son.
Calling All Daddies: My Daughter Wants Snapchat!
After successfully avoiding the social media conversation with my daughter for 13 years, the day finally came as I drove her and a friend home from church, and my daughter asked, “Daddy, can I have Snapchat?”
Ignite Your Daughter’s Love of Reading With These Books
To help you slam dunk your choices, keep reading our list. It’ll give you a selection of modern books and classics that will work for your daughter whether she’s in pre-school or high school.
3 WAYS TO RAISE A STRONG GIRL
Being a parent to a girl can be scary, especially if you’re a guy who hasn’t quite managed to figure out the mysterious ways of the female mind.
Atlanta-Based Entrepreneur and His Two Daughters Launch Potato Chip Brand
Atlanta, GA — Dondre Anderson, and his two daughters, Amina and Amari, have launched a new potato chip brand called Symphony Chips. Their potato chips are gluten-free, […]
Real Dads Read Texts Their Daughters Sent to Their Boyfriends
Most dads would cringe even thinking about what might be on the phones of their children.
Roman Reigns: WWE Champion in the Ring and in Fatherhood
Congratulations to Roman Reigns for capturing the #WWE World Heavyweight Championship during #wrestlemania 32. His match with Triple H was epic, however we are also proud that […]
Atlanta Teen Produces Documentary to Advocate for Girl’s Empowerment in Ghana, Africa
Atlanta, GA— A Queen’s Discovery: A Young Girl’s African Journey To Find Her Greatness Within” was submitted for the 2016 International Film Festival hosted by the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter […]