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You’re not just a dad. You’re her dad.

Which means your job description includes:

Chef. Emotional support pillow. Storytime MVP. Human jungle gym.

It’s a lot.

But you’re not doing it alone.

We put together two tools to help you win more of those little moments with her that matter.

Dad Gear Check

For less than a cup of coffee, make her smile.

Daddy & Me Learning Pack: Toddler Workbook (92 Pages)

What it is: A 92-page printable activity workbook designed for toddlers, filled with letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and fun exercises perfect for ages 2–5.

Why I like it: It’s screen-free bonding that actually feels productive. Sit down, grab some crayons, and suddenly you’re “teacher Daddy” while she crushes tracing letters and proudly names every triangle like it’s a major life accomplishment.

Each page is built for short attention spans, messy handwriting, and those “Wait, I color too?” moments.

Bonus: It gives you a routine, a reason to slow down, and a way to turn learning into quality time, without needing to Google “how to homeschool a toddler.”

Dad Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Girl Dad Guide to Mindful Parenting (51 Pages)

What it is: A 51-page digital guide packed with real-world wisdom, mindset shifts, and practical tools to help dads parent with more presence, patience, and purpose, especially when raising daughters.

Why I like it: This isn’t some preachy, perfect-parent playbook. It’s the kind of guide you read during nap time and actually use by bedtime.

From how to handle toddler meltdowns without losing your cool to what it really means to model emotional strength for your daughter, it’s full of real talk and gentle reminders that you’ve got what it takes.

Bonus: It makes you feel like you’re not alone. Like you're part of a quiet brotherhood of dads trying their best and learning as they go.

Dad Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In every newsletter, we highlight a piece of gear, a digital tool, or a dad favorite that makes this wild ride a little smoother.

But these two?

They’re permanent fixtures in our “every dad needs this” list.

Whether you’ve been at this for 5 years or 5 weeks, these tools were made to help you feel a little more confident, a little more connected, and a whole lot more like the dad your daughter already thinks you are.

You’ve got this,

The Girl Dad Diaries Team