#9

After a long day of misbehavior and discipline, always give twice as many hugs at bed time.

#179

Learn to trust her. 
Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.

#215

Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day...
Enjoy her caterpillar years.

#207

Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.

#27

When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. 

 If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.

#12

At times, her actions, thought processes, feelings... or some combination of the three, will be beyond your ability to comprehend. 
Don’t even try... But when in doubt... trust your heart. She already does.

#8

Today you are driving her to school. Tomorrow she’s going off to college...






Don’t blink.

#13

Sometimes she needs you to hold on. 
Other times she needs you to let go. 



Wisdom is knowing the difference.

#141

Let them roll around in the grass, it’s good for their soul. 

It’s not bad for yours either...

#107

It is in their nature to make music. 
 It’s up to you to introduce them to the right instruments until they can choose on their own.

#86

Dance with her.
Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby.



Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.

#24

NEVER miss her birthday. 
In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her, she will remember if you weren’t there.

#998

Take her camping. 
Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. 

PS:
Leave the iPad at home. Bring a camera!

#615

Teach 'em to roller skate. Watch their confidence soar.

#997

Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.