In today’s increasingly complicated world, it’s often
difficult for parents to connect with their daughters–and
especially so for fathers. In this unique and invaluable guide, Dr.
Meg Meeker, a pediatrician with more than twenty years’ experience
counseling girls, reveals that a young woman’s relationship with
her father is far more important than we’ve ever realized. To
become a strong, confident woman, a daughter needs her father’s
attention, protection, courage, and wisdom. Dr. Meeker shares the
ten secrets every father needs to know in order to strengthen or
rebuild bonds with his daughter and shape her life–and his own–for
the better. Inside you’ll discover:? the essential virtues of
strong fathers–and how to develop them ? the cues daughters take
from their dads on everything from self-respect to drugs, alcohol,
and sex? the truth about ground rules girls do want them, despite
their protests? the importance of becoming a hero to your
daughter? the biggest mistake a dad can make–and the ramifications?
the fact that girls actually depend on their dads’ guidance into
adulthood? steps fathers can follow to help daughters avoid
disastrous decisions and mistakes? ways in which a father’s
faith–or lack thereof–will influence his daughter? essential
communication strategies for different stages of a girl’s life?
true stories of “prodigal daughters”–and how their fathers helped
to bring them back Dads, you are far more powerful than you
think–and if you follow Dr. Meeker’s advice, the rewards will be
unmatched.“Reassuring and challenging . . . a helpful road map for
concerned fathers [that] tackles difficult issues.”–National
Review“A touching, illuminating book that will prove valuable to
all of us who are fortunate enough to have been blessed with
daughters.”–Michael Medved, nationally syndicated radio talk-show
host, author of Right Turns“Dr. Meeker’s conclusions are timely,
relevant,