Like everything worthwhile in this world, the title of dad isn’t given-it’s earned.

Society hasn’t done a great job preparing men to raise daughters. That’s a shame, as daughters have a deep, often unacknowledged need for their fathers to take an active role in their growth.

In Claire’s Dad, author and father Shad Arnold offers an engaging look at the difference a father can make in his little girl’s life as she grows into a mature, responsible, and self-assured young woman. Using his own experiences as a touchstone, Arnold explores the principles and standards a father can model for his daughter.

While Arnold bases his parenting on Christian values, his advice is relevant to all fathers. You will be your daughter’s first impression of what she should expect of a man in her life. It falls to you to demonstrate the respect, love, and chivalry she deserves.

Finally, if you’ve truly earned the title of dad, you’ll receive your reward: watching your daughter mature into a loving, responsible young woman in charge of her own destiny. That’s what it means to be more than a father-that’s what it means to be a dad.