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.
About the Author: Shad Arnold and his wife, Janelle, have been married for nearly thirty years and are the proud parents of Claire and Blake. Shad is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys field-to-table cooking, curing, and smoking of various meats and creating unique food experiences with friends.
Arnold is an author, entrepreneur, inventor, strategic consultant, public speaker, and humanitarian who has founded three companies and two nonprofit charities.
In addition to his multifaceted work in business and other personal interests, Shad has worked as a volunteer and advocate for children for over thirty years. He currently serves as the international executive director of Novitas Foundation, the nonprofit charitable organization he founded in 2013, volunteering his time to raise funds and directly oversee relief and sustainable development initiatives to benefit children in need around the world.
A portion of Claire's Dad book sales, speaking engagements, and promotional events are donated to Novitas Foundation. www.NovitasFoundation.org
