A Simple Walk in the Park May Strengthen Father–Daughter Bond

Research links fathers’ increased emotional engagement with daughters to shared physical activities such as walking.
A Simple Walk in the Park May Strengthen Father–Daughter Bond
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Tyler Reed will tell you that the shared physical activities that started transforming fatherhood in the past century remain effective in strengthening father–daughter bonds today.

“I am the blessed father of three daughters who enjoy regular evening walks in a nearby trail,” he said. “We either all ride bikes or we ruck, a popular fitness trend involving carrying weighted backpacks, and use the time to talk about our day.

Mary West
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Mary West is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Medical News Today, Small Business Today Magazine, and other publications. She holds two bachelor of science degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.