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Endorsements
Dads, do you ever struggle to find creative, memorable ways to spend time with your daughter? If so, 88 Great Daddy-Daughter Dates offers some great ideas. This book will inspire and equip you to make the most of the time you have with her.
Kirk Cameron, actor
From the second I learned about Rob Teigens newest book, 88 Great Daddy-Daughter Dates , I knew I would be purchasing copies for my sons-in-law. Rob makes it easy for dads and daughters to spend time together. He provides the ideas, the encouragement, and the reasons that will reap blessings in every dad/daughter relationship.
Elizabeth George, author of A Woman After Gods Own Heart and Raising a Daughter After Gods Own Heart
88 Great Daddy-Daughter Dates is a fantastic way to affirm your daughter and to invest in her as she prepares for womanhood. A wise father will take advantage of these ideas to nurture her and to capture her heart. This book is brilliant!
Alex Kendrick, writer/director of Fireproof and Courageous
What a wonderful, needed book. If fathers lived out the ideas in this book, their daughters would feel loved and secure, and would make better choices in their teen years.
Rebecca St. James, singer, author, actress
Wow! This book hits it out of the park, in my opinion. For any dad who wants to raise a daughter who knows she is loved and treasured, 88 Great Daddy-Daughter Dates is the book for you! Finally, a straightforward tool that will equip dads to invest spiritually, love intentionally, and connect emotionally with their daughters. One of my favorite books this year!
Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author of Made to Crave
I love my girls and have grabbed every opportunity to connect with them in meaningful ways. Having fun and spending one-on-one time together creates memories and makes an impact that lasts a lifetime. If you want to capture the heart of your daughter, this book is a great place to start!
Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times bestselling author of What a Difference a Daddy Makes and Have a New Kid by Friday
Some of my most treasured moments and memories of my life have been special dates with my daughters. Rob and Joanna mix fun, bonding, and incredible spiritual connection with every date. Your daughter will thank you over and over again and treasure every moment, as you will too.
Jim Burns, PhD, president of HomeWord and author of Teenology , The Art of Raising Great Teens and The Purity Code
When my daughter was growing up, we loved spending time together (now that shes 23, we still do, but things have changed!). Sometimes the simplest things were the best: hitting the swings at school, walking along a creek, or our favorite, eating yogurt! How I would have cherished a book like this back then, not only to aid my creativity, but also to remind me to use these moments as a time we shared with Jesus. What a great idea; what a great book.
Chap Clark, PhD, Vice Provost of Regional Campuses, Fuller Theological Seminary, and author of Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Todays Teenagers
In todays increasingly complicated and busy world, dads are looking for ways to connect with their daughters. In this wonderful resource, Rob and Joanna provide practical and fun ways dads can stay involved in their daughters lives. Dads will use this book to create memories and build bridges of communication that will last a lifetime. Dads are the most influential men in their girls lives and will shape how their daughters view themselves, other men, and even God. If youre the father of a daughter, get this book!
Carey Casey, CEO, National Center for Fathering; fathers.com
Wowwhat a great book! Rob and Joanna Teigen flat-out nailed it in describing the path to a girls heart. Guys, are you stumped about how to connect with your daughter? If you do even a tenth of the ideas in this book, youll have a little girl who adores her daddyguaranteed! I wish Rob Teigen was my dadand Im not even a girl.
Rick Johnson, bestselling author of Thats My Son ; Better Dads, Stronger Sons ; and Thats My Girl
As a self-professed daddys girl I can relate to Rob Teigens wonderful, fun-filled book of ideas for dates with fathers and their girls. The father/daughter bond is an important one, and theres no one who can provide a better example of how a girl should be treated on a date than her own daddythe first man in her life. Dads, 88 Great Daddy-Daughter Dates will help you create memories to last a lifetime!
Carol M. Mackey, author of the bestselling Sistergirl Devotions: Keeping Jesus in the Mix on the Job
Im excited for dads to have this by the numbers guide for spending time with their daughters. Keep up the good work!
Jim George, author of Man After Gods Own Heart
Dedication
To Josh, Emma, Leah, Anna, and Mason
It is a privilege to be your mom and dad.
You are our greatest blessings and were crazy about you!
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Endorsements
Dedication
Introduction
1. Flip a Coin
2. Theres No One Like You
3. Putt-Putt and Pictures
4. Puppy Love
5. Youre All Wet
6. Thats Amore!
7. Lights, Camera, Action!
8. Play with Your Food
9. Bubble Trouble
10. A Walk in the Night
11. Treasure Hunt
12. Wash Your Wheels
13. Up in the Air
14. Catch a Falling Star
15. Time Capsule
16. Shadow Fun
17. Parachutes
18. Be a Blessing to Mom
19. Silly Sock Day
20. Picnic at the Park
21. Backyard Campout
22. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
23. Animal Pancakes
24. One, Two, Three, Go!
25. Bowling
26. A Basket Full of Fun
27. A New Do
28. Ice Skating
29. We All Scream for Ice Cream
30. Diving In
31. Nature Hike
32. Paints, Pots, and Plants
33. Sharing Our Blessings
34. Deck the Halls
35. Pets and Pics
37. Sidewalk Fun
38. Can She Build It? Yes She Can!
39. Paint Her Room
40. Its a Jungle Out There
41. A Real Page-Turner
42. Bike Ride
43. Video Games
44. Treasure Box
45. Science Lab
46. Playing with a Full Deck
47. A Blast from the Past
48. Indoor Campout
49. Family Coat of Arms
50. Go Fly a Kite
51. Snow Day
52. Follow the Leader