What your daughter needs from her dad, by age
What your daughter needs from you changes with her age. A stage-by-stage guide from toddler to teenager, and the one thing that never changes.
The girl dad guide
Brilliant days out
with your daughter.
Days out, experiences, events and the small skills that matter. Search your city and find the next great day together.
Hand-picked across the UK, US and beyond. New ideas added every week.
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Four ways to plan the day
From a spontaneous Saturday to a date in the diary, start with whatever you fancy.
Days out & attractions
Farms, zoos, museums and the places worth the trip.
Top trips
Experiences & classes
Pottery, climbing, cooking and adventure to do together.
Things to do
Events & community
Festivals, parades and light trails worth the trip, refreshed weekly.
What's on
Skills & guides
Braiding, the big talks, raising confident kids.
Read the guides
Guides
CommunityWhat do you do when your daughter only wants mum?
If your daughter only wants mum, it is normal and almost never about you. Why it happens, how long it lasts, and what a dad can actually do about it.
GuidesHow to be the dad your daughter talks to
Being the dad your daughter confides in is built in the small moments. How to get her to open up, when to talk, and what not to do when she does.
PGD
ApparelProud Girl Dad Co.
tees, hoodies, caps & accessories
A Northern Ireland brand founded by a father, selling girl dad apparel and accessories that celebrate dads raising daughters.
UK · est 2025View
GIR
ApparelGirldad & Company
tees, hoodies, hats & accessories
An Ohio company behind the trademarked Girldad and BoyMom parent identity brands, selling matching family clothing.
US · est 2016View
GDG
ApparelGirl Dad Gang
tees, hats, onesies & accessories
A faith inspired apparel brand for fathers of daughters, with clothing for men, women and children.
US · est 2022View
How it works
Find it, book it, be there
Less scrolling for ideas. More time actually spent together.
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Search your city
Tell us where you are and what you fancy. We surface the best-rated options near you.
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Hand-picked, not paid
Every brand and guide is chosen on merit, never bought. That is why dads act on what they find here.
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Go and be present
Book it, show up, put the phone away. The whole point is the day, not the planning.
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