1. Using fabric crayons or markers, encourage your child to draw pictures on the baseball cap that remind her of her dad. Does he have a favorite sports team? Include the team name or colors on his cap.

Extend the Fun

For younger kids: Have your child decorate a cap for himself in a matching or similar design as Dad’s. Encourage your youngster to show off his handiwork by wearing the matching caps when they’re out and about with Dad.

For older kids: Using the same fabric crayons or markers and same the ironing technique, suggest that your child make a custom-decorated T-shirt for Dad. On it, commemorate games you’ve enjoyed, foods you both like (pizza!), and places you’ve been together. If Dad has a nickname, include that, too (“Old Softie,” “BBQ King,” “Leader of the Pack”).