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119 Of The Best Single Dads Ever
ParentingJAN 31, 2017

119 Of The Best Single Dads Ever

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Being a single parent is hard, but these dads are showing the world how it's done by going the extra mile for their kids.
Single dads have unique challenges, especially when it comes to raising girls, who might find it hard to relate to a male role model sometimes. Taking a little nail polish for the team is always a quick fix, though, and learning how to braid hair like a boss is helpful as well. Even while working hard to provide for their little families, these dads find time to play.
Barack Obama once said that "any fool can have a child. That doesn't make you a father. It's the courage to raise a child that makes you a father." If you're a single dad raising your children with courage, add your sweetest moments with them below!

#1 Single Dad Couldn’t Do His Daughter’s Hair, So He Went To Beauty School

Single Dad Couldn’t Do His Daughter’s Hair, So He Went To Beauty School
640points

#2 My Daughter Turns Four Today. This Is My First Attempt At A Cake As A Single Dad. I Hope She Likes It!

My Daughter Turns Four Today. This Is My First Attempt At A Cake As A Single Dad. I Hope She Likes It!
595points

#3 I'm A Single Father. My Favorite Color Is Green. And My Daughter Knows When I've Had A Hard Day At Work

I'm A Single Father. My Favorite Color Is Green. And My Daughter Knows When I've Had A Hard Day At Work
507points

#4 Single Father With His Daughter, Dressed As A Fairy And Princess

Single Father With His Daughter, Dressed As A Fairy And Princess
466points

#5 This Is My Best Friend Aaron. He Became A Single Father At The Age Of 19

This Is My Best Friend Aaron. He Became A Single Father At The Age Of 19
454points

#6 After Wife's Death During The Delivery, People Helped This Single Father To Recreate Her Recordings So Their Baby Could Listen To Mom's Lullabies. Jarred Also Plans To Complete Wife's Bucket List Together With Son James

After Wife's Death During The Delivery, People Helped This Single Father To Recreate Her Recordings So Their Baby Could Listen To Mom's Lullabies. Jarred Also Plans To Complete Wife's Bucket List Together With Son James
448points

#7 This Single Dad Is Making Heartwarming Illustrations Of Everyday Life With His Daughter

This Single Dad Is Making Heartwarming Illustrations Of Everyday Life With His Daughter
439points

#8 Dad For The Win!

Dad For The Win!
421points

#9 I'm A Single Dad. My Daughter Asked When I'd Teach Her How To Shave Her Legs. Well, Today Was The Day

I'm A Single Dad. My Daughter Asked When I'd Teach Her How To Shave Her Legs. Well, Today Was The Day
367points

#10 As A Single Dad And Pilot, I Fly Passengers So I Can Go Home And Feed My Kid. I Also Often Take Her Around The World With Me

As A Single Dad And Pilot, I Fly Passengers So I Can Go Home And Feed My Kid. I Also Often Take Her Around The World With Me
349points

#11 This Funny Single Dad Takes A Daily Selfie Right After Waking Up His Daughter. Her Reactions Are Priceless

This Funny Single Dad Takes A Daily Selfie Right After Waking Up His Daughter. Her Reactions Are Priceless
314points

#12 As A Single Dad, She Loves Our Halloween Nights

As A Single Dad, She Loves Our Halloween Nights
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291points

#13 A Little Over Two Years Ago My Daughter Made Me This Bracelet. It Was A Complete Turning Point In My Life And Never Leaves Me

A Little Over Two Years Ago My Daughter Made Me This Bracelet. It Was A Complete Turning Point In My Life And Never Leaves Me
289points

#14 I Can't Wait To Pick My Baby Up From Her First Day Of Kindergarten

I Can't Wait To Pick My Baby Up From Her First Day Of Kindergarten
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287points

#15 I Had Always Planned On Doing Something Like This For A Woman, But I Realized The Most Important Female That Deserves My Attention Is Already Right Here Beside Me. – P.s. She Said Yes!

I Had Always Planned On Doing Something Like This For A Woman, But I Realized The Most Important Female That Deserves My Attention Is Already Right Here Beside Me. – P.s. She Said Yes!
282points

#16 After Becoming A Single Dad, He Learned How To Do His Daughter’s Hair And Now Teaches Other Dads

After Becoming A Single Dad, He Learned How To Do His Daughter’s Hair And Now Teaches Other Dads
282points

#17 As A Single Father, I Try My Best Even When Having Tough Times

As A Single Father, I Try My Best Even When Having Tough Times
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278points

#18 Oh, You Know, Just A Little Spa And Movie Time With The Girls

Oh, You Know, Just A Little Spa And Movie Time With The Girls
274points

#19 I'm A Single Dad. Daughter Asked Me To Give Her Stuffed Bunny A Bath. She's At Her Mom's So I Sent Her This

I'm A Single Dad. Daughter Asked Me To Give Her Stuffed Bunny A Bath. She's At Her Mom's So I Sent Her This
252points

#20 I Raise You Single Father Dress Up Time

I Raise You Single Father Dress Up Time
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225points
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