24. 4 Girl Dad Lessons for Raising Strong, Powerful Daughters
Being a girl dad is the greatest joy—and the greatest responsibility—of my life. From the moment Della realized she was her own little person, she’s been a daddy’s girl. She’ll tell you herself: Mommy’s the best at boo boos and boundaries, and Daddy brings the fun, the wrestling, and the big questions about life.
I knew that moms and dads sometimes parented differently, but I underestimated how specific my role as a dad would be. Stepping fully into my role as her dad, not just a “parent”, frees both me and my wife to play to our strengths. And I discovered how I could raise a powerful daughter by being a powerful man. That means showing her that men can be strong and vulnerability, masculinity can be secure enough for painted toenails, love is rooted in respect, and her body belongs only to her.
In this episode, we explore:
What are the 4 lessons every girl dad should teach his daughter?
How can dads model the kind of partner their daughters deserve?
Why do beauty standards harm girls so early—and how do we challenge them?
How do you teach kids about body autonomy from day one?
What does it really mean to be a powerful man while raising a powerful woman?
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck: https://amzn.to/44iV3Zv
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Joe Carr is an entrepreneur, advocate, and passionate educator on fatherhood and partnership. Driven by a desire to provide high-quality, nutrient-dense baby food for his daughter Della, Joe and his wife founded Serenity Kids baby food brand after experiencing their own health transformations through clean eating. Now, alongside his work in revolutionizing baby nutrition, Joe is on a mission to help new dads navigate the transformational journey of fatherhood. Through his podcast and social media platform Dadicated Joe, he shares real, honest conversations about showing up for your children, supporting your partner, and embracing the identity shift that comes with becoming a dad.
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