How to Father a Successful Daughter 6 Vital Ingredients

A father-daughter relationship is a special bond--and it requires very special attention. Statistics show that a father's caring presence can make all the difference in raising a daughter who strives to reach her potential. Step-by-compassionate-step, How to Father a Successful Daughter gives men high-quality parenting skills that will promote self-esteem and confidence in their daughters. Here is concrete, sympathetic advice and helpful suggestions on how to: Instill self-respect and boldness in your little girl--and avoid unintentionally programming her to become fearful and underachieving Encourage risk-taking, goal-oriented behavior with safe and specific techniques and activities Keep from sending your daughter messages that can result in eating disorders, learning blocks, and emotional dependence Work with your wife (or ex-wife) to give the best overall parenting to your daughter Armed with these reassuring strategies, fathers will learn to communicate with their daughters with love, wisdom, and understanding.

Nicky Marone is an international lecturer, workshop leader, and authority on female achievement. She holds an MA in educational psychology. The author of How to Father a Successful Daughter, Women & Risk, and What's Stopping You?, she has been featured in many publications and on television and radio shows. The creator of the Girls Empowerment Program for the YWCA of Boulder, Colorado, she is also on the advisory board to the Colorado State University Institute for Women and Leadership.