Research out of Baylor University shows that many daughters feel a closer bond with their fathers when they share in a sport or activity together. Because men tend to build relationships by doing things together, coaching your daughter's team or simply being her main practice buddy can help to strengthen your bond for life. My father was my biggest cheerleader at my softball games growing up, and it was an activity we continued to share into adulthood when we had the opportunity to play on recreational teams together.
Shared activities can reach far beyond sports, of course. Your "thing" can be Legos or puzzles or hiking — whatever you want it to be. What matters is that you regularly schedule time together to do something just the two of you.
