National Daughters Day is Sept 25!

​ ​ ​ BTC Agents, If you've seen me and my daughters, you know that I've not only accepted but embraced all that it means to be a girl dad. My girls want to dress up like Elsa and Anna from "Frozen" and wear those outfits to see the movie? I'm excited to bring them. They want to go to a Polar Express story reading on a train? I'll be wearing my pjs too. When one day they decide we're pretending to be scientists, then bakers, then superheroes, then princesses, I'm happy to give them whatever they need to believe that they can do anything. I've learned that the best thing that I can do as a father is give my girls the freedom to express themselves and the support to help them feel confident in their choices. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Diamond Tip of the Month: So this month my tip is to get your kids (or grandkids) presents! I know you might be thinking, hold the phone there Adam, I don't need another holiday to worry about buying my kids gifts. But, this is different. I want you to really think about what your daughters are interested in. Do they seem to like art? What about music? Are they really interested in science? Or, if your daughters are like mine and can't seem to choose what they love, what is a new activity they might want to try? Encouraging our children to pursue their interests is incredibly important, not because they necessarily have to build up skill in that area and carry that throughout their lives -- although that is possible. The real purpose behind encouraging their interests is allowing them to grow in the confidence that they can try new things, develop an experimental mindset and know that they will be supported as they do so. ​ McHenry Gem Spotlight: My hidden gem spotlight for this month, for all daddies and daughters, is Stade's Farm and Market! A great place for a father-daughter date, filled with things to do and experiences to have together. My recommendation is to start the day thinking about a fun recipe you'd like to make for lunch or dinner, make a list of ingredients, and work together to find all you need at the market. Then spend time looking at the animals, get some ice cream from the creamery, and if you go after Sept. 10, enjoy all the fun activities at the Shades of Autumn Fall Festival! When you get back home you'll have a fun meal to cook together and enjoy as well as memories from the day to talk about. "It's a great time for both dad and daughter (although I can only make this claim for younger daughters, as I have no experience yet when it comes to being a teenage girl dad. Good luck out there, soldiers). ​ Featured Recipe: Peanut butter and grape balls(peanut butter and jelly) 1 cup crunchy peanut butter ½ cup honey 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup milk powder 1 cup red or green grapes 2 cups Finely Chopped Peanuts ​ Combine the first 4 ingredients together. Once combined place 1 tbsp of the mixture in your hand and flatten it out. Place 1 grape in the center then fold up the sides. Roll the ball in between your hands and set aside. Continue until all the grapes and peanut butter mixture are gone then roll each one in the chopped peanuts. Kids prep: Measure ingredients Wash and dry the grapes Mix together the ingredients Form the balls ​ Thank you Chef Yury (from Barilla Pasta) for using his "Noodle" to come up the fun recipe! ​ Sincerely, Adam Diamond ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​(815) 385-6840​ Divisions of Diamond Legal P.C. ​ P.S. We don't just turn out snazzy newsletters! Our Diamond Divorce Law Team handles divorce/family law matters and our Diamond Estate Planning Law Team is ready to help protect your family's future with a will, trust and customized estate plan. Call us if you need help. ​Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 3431 W. Elm Street, McHenry, IL 60050