Ep. 97 – What's the Best Part of Being a Girl Dad?

Search “songs about daughters” on Spotify. There’s no shortage of lyrics about a dads’ love for his little girls. That bond is worth singing about! In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about the responsibility of being a girl dad and all the fun, challenges, and joys that come with it.

Why This Matters
Through their behavior and intention, dads demonstrate to daughters how they should be treated, valued, and loved.

Key Takeaways
National Institute for Health: “Girls report higher levels of self-esteem when they perceive their dads as active and helpful.”
Institute for Family Studies: “Well-fathered daughters are less likely to get pregnant as teenagers.”

Truths about Dads and Daughters

  1. 1. Girls will see Dad as the male standard

Dads set the bar for their daughters’ romantic relationships, but also with other relationships.

  1. 2. Girls tend to be sweeter than boys

That’s good for dads. We don’t always have to be big, strong, muscle guy. We get to be tender with our girls, because that is what they respond to quite often. They snuggle and hug you and it melts your heart.

  1. 3. They open up a new world

You get pulled into things you might’ve never chosen on your own—dance recitals, sparkly crafts, Frozen singalongs, stuffed animal drama. And you start to love it because she loves it. 

  1. 4. Being the protector and comforter

Dads should always do what it takes to keep daughters safe. The urge to protect kicks in strong—and not just physically. You become her fiercest advocate.

  1. 5. Girls make you a better man

It brings out the natural male drive to care for and protect women. We SHOULD treat women with respect, and it starts with our wife and extends to our daughters. 

  1. 6. It’s fun to be their cheerleader
    Dads choose what to praise. What we praise, they’ll prioritize. This goes a long way in shaping what our girls prize in their own lives. We must be diligent to give attention to what they can control, and ideally character above all else.


Important Episode Timestamps

  • 00:00 – 00:43 | Butterfly Kisses and Dad Emotions
    The hosts share how a sentimental song about daughters stirs deep feelings.
  • 00:43 – 02:21 | Music, Memories, and Growing Up
    They reflect on songs and the emotions of picturing daughters’ future milestones.
  • 02:21 – 04:44 | Little Moments That Hit Hard
    Stories about pretend weddings and sweet childhood gestures bring the dads to tears.
  • 04:44 – 06:20 | Daddy-Daughter Dance Memories
    A tender recollection of a dance highlights the joy of early father-daughter connections.
  • 06:20 – 09:11 | Our Daughters’ First Love
    The dads explain how daughters look to their fathers as their first example of love.
  • 09:11 – 11:42 | Setting the Standard for Relationships
    Research shows the father–daughter bond shapes how girls approach love and commitment.
  • 11:42 – 13:49 | Protector and Comforter
    Fathers discuss the natural urge to protect daughters physically and emotionally.
  • 13:49 – 16:24 | Sensitivity and Emotional Intelligence
    The hosts note that daughters’ heightened sensitivity can open new avenues for connection.
  • 16:24 – 19:05 | Daughters Change Dads
    From Frozen marathons to princess costumes, being a girl dad brings unexpected growth.
  • 19:05 – End | Pro Move of the Week
    Set aside 1-on-1 time this week with each of your daughters. Let them set the agenda and just enjoy being with your girl.

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