Much has been written and said about the mother-daughter relationship. Unfortunately, the popes who are present, supportive and involved don’t always get the recognition they deserve.

It’s a shame because the father-daughter relationship isn’t just special. It plays a key role in the growth and development of the child. Loving fathers who praise, support and love their daughters unconditionally give them confidence and high self-esteem.

Daughters with these traits grow up to be happy and successful adults. What’s more, dads don’t have to go to extreme lengths to make this happen. Just being there, encouraging, and being able to listen is often all that daughters need to thrive.