Dad's House

Dating & Parenting
by a Single Dad


Fathers and Daughters – What a Dad Needs to Know

Posted on February 26th, 2009 | 21 comments

When my sixteen-year-old daughter told me she had a boyfriend, I was thrilled. Not only for her, since dating is a normal part of growing up, but for me, too. That I was in the loop meant our father daughter relationship was healthy and strong. Right?
Not so fast. I hadn’t yet met her boyfriend.
At first, [...]

My Teenage Daughter is a Fast Girl

Posted on March 7th, 2008 | 2 comments

My teenage daughter is a fast girl. No, not that kind of fast, at least not with any boyfriends I’m aware of. Fast as in speedy.
She recently competed in her first high school track meet and did incredibly well. First place in the 200 yard dash. Second place in the 100. First place with her [...]