Fathering Through My Own Wounds: Lessons I’ve Learned as a GirlDad (Guest Blog by Tony Miltenberger)
Michelle Watson
Being a dad is full of surprises, but being a GirlDad has taught me lessons I never expected.
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26 Ways to Keep Your Daughter Out of Therapy—from N to Z [Part 2]
Michelle Watson
Today is part 2 of a 2-part series on 26 proactive ways you can invest in your daughter to help strengthen her core identity to increase her mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.
Read More26 Ways to Keep Your Daughter Out of Therapy—from A to M [Part 1]
Michelle Watson
As you read the title of my blog, at first glance it might sound like a strange title coming from a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Psychology who’s been in private practice for almost 30 years! Are you wondering why I would suggest keeping your daughter OUT of therapy when my livelihood is based on people being IN therapy?!
Read MoreA Back-to-School Power Prayer for your Daughter
Michelle Watson
As your daughter begins this new school year, you’re aware that there are influences around her all day, every day. As her father, you will see potential pitfalls and speed bumps that may impact her in the ways she navigates her schedule, friends, grades, activities, sports, and on it goes.
Read MoreWhy Your Teenage Daughter Needs Your CALM, Not Control
Michelle Watson
Let’s face it: Raising a teenage daughter can feel like a mix of emotional landmines and missed curfews—with a side of “Who even are you right now?”
Read MoreDad-Daughter Friday Blog | Affirming Your Daughter from A to Z
Michelle Watson
Let’s talk today about a straight-forward-get-to-the-point way to bless the socks off your daughter by using the alphabet as your writing guide. This is an entertaining way to tell your daughter what you love about her from A to Z.
Read More10 Do's for Leading Your Daughter to Resolve Conflict
Michelle Watson
In my last blog you learned 10 things NOT to do (I called them “DON’T’s”) when it comes to leading the way in resolving conflicts with your daughter. And today is Part 2 with 10 things to DO to bring peace to your daughter during stressful times.
Read More10 Don’t’s for Leading Your Daughter to Resolve Conflict
Michelle Watson
We all know that being good at resolving conflict is not easy. Do I hear an “amen”?!
Read MoreWhat You Have to Gain by Engaging Your Daughter’s Heart
Michelle Watson
I’m cheering for you today as a father and a GirlDad. And whether you’re in a strong and amazing place with your daughter or you’re struggling with her in this season, the fact remains that you’re a dad and this is a day of celebration for being part of the story God is writing in her life…and yours.
Read MoreDaddy, Daddy...Watch Me!
Michelle Watson
I still remember the day I went for a run when a woman with two little dogs on separate leashes stopped to give them a breather and enthusiastically said to me, “Wow...you’re a fast runner!"
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