I recently heard from a dad of two girls, ages 7 and 8, who asked for recommendations for activities to do with his daughters. So, for all you great dads out there, I’ve compiled my suggestions below.
Keep a few things in mind when you are trying to figure out what to do. First, make the purpose of your time together fun. Second, make sure that the time doesn’t always revolve around one person— i.e., going to watch either one of them play soccer. These are meant to be activities where you focus on one another and no competition is involved. Finally, think outside the box. Many girls like to do activities that boys like, so don’t limit them.
Service Activities
- Find a man or woman in a nursing home who is rarely visited by family. Ask the home in advance if you can visit once a week (or month, as your schedule allows), and then take your daughters for an hour or so. Have them draw pictures, play their instruments, or bring a pet.
- Help an elderly neighbor with chores around the home—raking leaves, vacuuming, etc.—and have the girls go with you to do these.
- During the holidays, find a…
