Let's Talk Lib/E: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters

by Michelle Watson

Many great father-daughter books highlight the benefits of being an engaged father, cite statistics about the impact fathers have on a daughter's life, and give practical advice about how to foster such relationships. But once the stage has been set, many dads don't know what to say or how to approach conversations with their daughters.

Using her decades of experience in counseling young women and coaching fathers, Michelle Watson has created a step-by-step template for having conversations that build a stronger bond through laughter, vulnerability, honesty, and self-disclosure. Let's Talk is filled with dozens of scripted questions that walk fathers through the levels of creating a heart-to-heart connection with their daughters by communicating the right way. Through this easy-to-read guide, dads will learn how to listen and build trust as they move from get-to-know-you chats to deep discussions that dive into their daughters' struggles, hurts, and hopes.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

Audio CD

Published August 4, 2020

About the author

I have always envisioned how people lived their lives and who they were at the central of themselves. Who were these people behind the curtain of polite smiles and a friendly greetings. What did these people like? How would they behave in difficult circumstances and situations? Ever since I've asked myself those questions, I've been writing complex characters to answer them. I'm just a vessel attempting to tell the world the magnificent stories that are all cramped in my head.

I plan to be the most diverse author out. Whether it's genres, race, or religion. I want to write about a variety of things and characters. The imagination of my mind is limitless.

I write very edgy, raw , and gritty material. If you're open-minded and enjoy twists and mystery with a forbidding sense of being doomed, then you'll like my writing. I am not a fan of predictability and if you're with me, then you would be very interested in my novels.

I was born in the '90s and raised in North Carolina. I'm fond of animals, reading, writing, laughter, and the idea of love and acceptance that comes in all forms.

Read on, my friends.

Reviews

[Reyna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our girl just turned 10 this month. She is growing and changing so fast. We have been reading several books through her little life. This one is a great tool I think. If you have girls you can remember I talked about this book before where Doctor Meg Meeker talk about the importance for young girls to grow as secure, balanced and strong women and specifies the importance of the father to get involved. After understanding the importance of this relationship, you need to know how should I do it? This book offers practical ideas and topics to get to know your girl. It doesn´t matter if you just know about this, you need to do it. I wish someone would give this book to my father when I was little, probably we would have talked more. It is the first book I read from Michelle Watson Canfield. Must confess I thought: She has a PhD, I guess I know what is she talking about.

I wish all men knew this (not just dads). "Girls and women process by talking. So you´re giving your daughter an extraordinary gift when you invest your time and attention in listening to her". pk 1937. In the book you will find great questions about personality, self-esteem, body image, clothing choices, romance and royalty, closing the dream gap, becoming a world changer, volunteering, finding her voice, standing up, conquering her fears, depression anxiety, substance use, spirituality, boundaries with smartphone, guys and dating, bullying and cyberbullying, eating disorders, cutting, making amends, romantic history, how you relate to God and much more.... I really liked the deep question, it is not a silly book with dumb and shallow questions, you can go as deep as you want. Lovely memories and bounds will be made if they really connect, this is a great tool.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best thing about this book is the resources it gives related to its subtitle, "Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters." There are countless ideas for questions to ask or conversations to bring up that will help strengthen a father's relationship with his daughter. Along the way, the author (who is also a counselor) shares some stories from her experiences working with clients navigating father/daughter relationships.

I've been packing some of my books away as we prepare for a house move, but I'm planning to keep this one out in case I want to refer back to it.

[Another_Book_to_Ponder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this to share with my husband. I personally did not have a good relationship with my father. We were not close due to his behaviors and choices. He has since passed away. Our daughters are 27 & 20 and I’ve seen them go from devoted to dad to growing further and further apart little by little...

I read through this book and believe this can help get things back on track. I’m looking forward to seeing their relationships begin to deepen again!