Girl Dad: Stories, Lessons, and Advice from Girl Dads & Their Daughters

by Madeline Anderson

You can be a dad to a daughter or you can be a Girl Dad. If you choose to be the latter but aren’t sure where to start or what being a Girl Dad entails, don't worry. I, along with numerous other daughters and their dads, have your back.

Girl Dad is an anecdotal, relatable, and heartfelt book that will make you laugh, smile, and learn as you enjoy stories from real Girl Dads and their daughters.

Throughout Girl Dad, you will

Countless inspirational and heart-warming stories from Girl Dads and their daughters.Actionable steps to becoming a supportive, intentional, and present father—someone your daughter is proud to call "Dad."Perspectives from daughters about what matters most.Ideas for creating unforgettable memories, unique gifts, and special moments with your daughter.Tips on how to navigate difficult situations and conversations with your daughter.Insight into "Girl World" and the little things that make daughters happy.Motivation to take on one of life's most rewarding challenges.
After reading Girl Dad, you will be equipped with tips and tricks that have been proven successful for creating a strong relationship with your daughter.

Genres: Parenting

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 3, 2022

About the author

Madeline Anderson is an author and entrepreneur. She has a passion for neuroscience, psychology, writing, and speaking. She is the daughter of a Girl Dad and spent years interviewing a wide array of fathers and daughters to write her heartfelt book on how to be the best father to a daughter. Madeline graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2019 with a degree in Business Economics.

Reviews

[Travis Schwartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mandatory read for every male human

I have just one 8 month old daughter at the time of reading this book. I was able to read the entire book on a single 3 hour flight where I had no wifi to work and could be present for the entire book.

I don't think I have ever been this emotional from reading a book in my life. The takeaways from this book will last a lifetime and I'm both scared and extremely excited about the future of raising my daughter as a Girl Dad.

I've already added it on my calendar when she is 2 to revisit and re-read this book to further cement it's impact it has had on me.

Thank you Madeline for creating it!

[Madeline Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has countless takeaways for new dads with daughters. I will be gifting this at every baby shower from here on out! I love the passages taken from interviews with dads and daughters. They are so sentimental, and I learned a lot through their insights and experiences. It is such an easy and fun read too - could definitely knock it out in a few hours. Highly recommend!

[R. Cobb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

This book has good advice and about being a Girl Dads. I think a lot of the information is practical and can be a must-read for parents seeking a positive and uplifting guide to building a strong relationship with their daughters.

[David Pulliam · Rating 1 out of 5]

Obvious and Idealistic

Much of this could be condensed into one blog post. There are some good tips and ideas here are and there that are very practical but the book is too idealistic to make it worth reading.

[Lewis Hastie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good barometer for me as a dad to two girls. Definitely gave me some fresh ideas and helped set certain things in clearer context.

[Caroline Holt · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read

Wonderful notes of fatherhood. Wish I read it 5 years ago. A must read for any father of children daughters or sons.

[Miguel Jardines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightened by this book.

A beautiful guide to improve your life as a Girl Dad. It is the first book I actually finished entirely. I highly recommend it for all girl dad’s out there.