Life to Her Years

Post-bath, pre-bedtime, barefoot walk around the block with the pink dump truck. This is the good life.

408. Don’t be too permissive. Dads who try to love their daughters without ever correcting them create daughters who never learn that negative consequences always follow bad decisions.

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

(photo: Shootin’ the breeze)

403. Teach her the art of conversation. The ability to listen intently and ask good questions is becoming more and more rare these days.

(photo: michellebl)

399. Always add a few extra marshmallows to her hot chocolate. Small gestures communicate big love.

(photo: Jon Schusteritsch)