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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!

#41 As A Single Dad I Try Extra Hard To Make My Kids Eat Healthy On Halloween

As A Single Dad I Try Extra Hard To Make My Kids Eat Healthy On Halloween
124points

#42 My Princess Passed Out On With Me

My Princess Passed Out On With Me
124points

#43 This Single Dad Was Left With His Baby Girl When She Was Only 2 Months And Was Very Afraid Of Failure. Gladly, An Online Fatherhood Community Helped Him To Gain Strength

This Single Dad Was Left With His Baby Girl When She Was Only 2 Months And Was Very Afraid Of Failure. Gladly, An Online Fatherhood Community Helped Him To Gain Strength
123points

#44 My Son & I On His Very First Day Of School. I Plan On Having K-12 Pictures Of The Same Pose And Will Gift To Him On His Graduation Day

My Son & I On His Very First Day Of School. I Plan On Having K-12 Pictures Of The Same Pose And Will Gift To Him On His Graduation Day
122points

#45 Single Father's Life: Home From Work With My Sick 5-Year-Old

Single Father's Life: Home From Work With My Sick 5-Year-Old
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122points

#46 Even Though Single Parenting Is Tough, Those Hugs And Love Are Totally Worth It!

Even Though Single Parenting Is Tough, Those Hugs And Love Are Totally Worth It!
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119points

#47 How Lucky Am I To Get To Scratch This Baby's Back Whenever She Wants Me To

How Lucky Am I To Get To Scratch This Baby's Back Whenever She Wants Me To
113points

#48 One Of My Many Joys In Being A Single Dad. Taking Care Of My Princess!

One Of My Many Joys In Being A Single Dad. Taking Care Of My Princess!
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112points

#49 Pinterest Level: Single Dad

Pinterest Level: Single Dad
106points

#50 Single Dad And His Son Are Matching Their Outfits. Like Father Like Son

Single Dad And His Son Are Matching Their Outfits. Like Father Like Son
103points

#51 I'm A Single Dad And This Is A Surprise For My Daughter's Birthday Coming Up. She's A Good Kid (great Marks In School, Etc) And She Earned It!

I'm A Single Dad And This Is A Surprise For My Daughter's Birthday Coming Up. She's A Good Kid (great Marks In School, Etc) And She Earned It!
98points

#52 Single Dad's And Son's Book Ritual Before Bed Time

Single Dad's And Son's Book Ritual Before Bed Time
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98points

#53 Getting Ready For The Beauty Contest

Getting Ready For The Beauty Contest
98points

#54 Baking Cake Together

Baking Cake Together
98points

#55 This Single Dad Shows Up To His Daughter's School And Eats Lunch With Her And Her Friends

This Single Dad Shows Up To His Daughter's School And Eats Lunch With Her And Her Friends
97points

#56 Just A Normal Friday Night With Sea Salt Clay Masks Watching A Movie

Just A Normal Friday Night With Sea Salt Clay Masks Watching A Movie
97points

#57 Going Everywhere Together

Going Everywhere Together
97points

#58 "Daddy Must Only Drink From The Elsa Cup!"

"Daddy Must Only Drink From The Elsa Cup!"
92points

#59 It's Tough Being A Single Daddy

It's Tough Being A Single Daddy
86points

#60 As A Single Father For Years, This Is What Happens When I Take My 8 Year Old Daughter Shopping At Claire's

As A Single Father For Years, This Is What Happens When I Take My 8 Year Old Daughter Shopping At Claire's
83points
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