From birth until adulthood, fathers and daughters have a special bond unlike any other. Whether your daughter is biologically yours, or you’re connected through marriage, show her how much you care with a thoughtful gift during the holidays. It’s the thought that counts, so take the time to give a gift that is memorable, age-appropriate and will undoubtedly put a smile on her face.
Gift Ideas for Toddlers
She’s growing up fast and is constantly discovering new and interesting things. Give her a toy she’ll play with again and again, find cool stuff for her room, buy her a cozy pair of PJs, or a snuggly teddy bear. According to the Toy Industry Association, Inc., the 2013 TOTY Winner for Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year is the Tranquil Turtle™ by Cloud b ($48). If you’re on a budget, your little princess may also enjoy dress up clothes, a pretend tea set or a new baby doll.
Gift Ideas for Preschoolers
Preschool children are known for being curious and can absorb new information quickly. According to a study conducted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, kids learn best through hands-on experience and the manipulation of materials. Choose toys designed with the goal of improving gross motor, fine motor and visual skills. Arts and crafts, blocks, puppets, simple puzzles, and imagination games all stimulate both sides of a preschool child’s brain.
Gift Ideas for Elementary Aged Daughters
Girls in elementary school work on improving coordination, boosting social interaction and can be a bit competitive. Choose toys, games and activities that involve outdoor play, art and music. The editors of Real Simple magazine suggest the View Master from Fisher Price ($10) or the Strobe Light from the Discovery Channel Store ($25). Journals and diaries are also excellent gifts for young girls, as they can write down their adventures and how they are feeling – giving them a private place that’s all their own.
Gift Ideas for Preteen Daughters
Not quite a teenager, yet no longer a little kid anymore. While your daughter may be your little princess in your mind, she’s growing up and the holiday gifts you give her should reflect her growth. Many preteen girls are more aware of the way they look and may prefer a gift card to their favorite clothing store. If your daughter has been begging you for contacts, this is the perfect chance for you to visit a place like VisionDirect.com to save on contact lenses and to help her feel more comfortable in her skin. Jewelry, perfume and handbags are also ideal for the girl who wants to look and feel good.
Gift Ideas for Teen Daughters
Skip the holiday sweaters, cosmetic bags and bathrobes. Bring a smile to your teen daughter’s face with tickets to a must-see concert or a hot electronic item. Better Homes and Gardens magazine suggests a Fujifilm 10-megapixel FinePix camera from Wal-Mart, which comes with a built-in blog mode that allows photographs to be resized before uploading them to the web. If fitness is more her thing, consider paying for a private yoga class. For your girly girl, make her an appointment to get her nails professionally done. The price of acrylic nails range from $40 to $60 on average.
Hopefully, you received some great gift ideas for the daughter in your life. In considering the ideas take into account your daughter’s personality, temperament, likes, dislikes, etc. As you reviewed the ideas a few jumped out as having potential while others screamed, ” Don’t even think about it!” Remember it doesn’t have to be a holiday to give your daughter a welcoming smile and word of encouragement.
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