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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!

#61 I'm A Single Dad, And My Son Has No Idea Where I've Been For The Last Six Hours. He Will Be Excited To Unbox This With Me In The Morning

I'm A Single Dad, And My Son Has No Idea Where I've Been For The Last Six Hours. He Will Be Excited To Unbox This With Me In The Morning
80points

#62 Those Naps With A Tiny Newborn Are One Of The Most Special Moments For Me

Those Naps With A Tiny Newborn Are One Of The Most Special Moments For Me
78points

#63 Sweetest Moments

Sweetest Moments
73points

#64 Single Dad, Here. How'd I Do On The Nails?

Single Dad, Here. How'd I Do On The Nails?
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69points

#65 What Do You Do When You're Home Alone With Your 8-Year-Old? Well, You Play Spa, Tattoo Shop, Unicorn Tea Party, And Of Course, Get Your Face Covered In Marker Ink

What Do You Do When You're Home Alone With Your 8-Year-Old? Well, You Play Spa, Tattoo Shop, Unicorn Tea Party, And Of Course, Get Your Face Covered In Marker Ink
69points

#66 Going To Work With My One-Year-Old

Going To Work With My One-Year-Old
69points

#67 As A Single Father, This Means The World To Her Even Though I'm Not Very Good At It

As A Single Father, This Means The World To Her Even Though I'm Not Very Good At It
66points

#68 Been A Very Special Birthday With My Daughter Putting Our "Little Farm" Together

Been A Very Special Birthday With My Daughter Putting Our "Little Farm" Together
65points

#69 After A Hard Day Of Being A Single Dad

After A Hard Day Of Being A Single Dad
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63points

#70 Amazing To Hold My Son's Hand And To Adventure With Him

Amazing To Hold My Son's Hand And To Adventure With Him
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61points

#71 Single Dad And His Daughter

Single Dad And His Daughter
61points

#72 When Your Daughter Asks You To Make Her Chicken Nuggets Special

When Your Daughter Asks You To Make Her Chicken Nuggets Special
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59points

#73 When Your Sick Boy Is Feeling Better After Keeping You Up All Night

When Your Sick Boy Is Feeling Better After Keeping You Up All Night
59points

#74 This Is What You Do When Your Daughter is Used To Snuggling You To Sleep But Since You’re A Gaint You Can’t Lay In Her Bed

This Is What You Do When Your Daughter is Used To Snuggling You To Sleep But Since You’re A Gaint You Can’t Lay In Her Bed
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58points

#75 Daddy - Daughter Time Is The Best! And We Love Our Tattoos

Daddy - Daughter Time Is The Best! And We Love Our Tattoos
58points

#76 We Are Twins

We Are Twins
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57points

#77 Forever Daddy's Girl

Forever Daddy's Girl
56points

#78 Watching TV With The Tiny One

Watching TV With The Tiny One
56points

#79 No Matter How Exhausted, Those Extra 5 Or 10 Minutes Reading To Your Child Before Bed Always Proves To Be The Best Time Of The Day

No Matter How Exhausted, Those Extra 5 Or 10 Minutes Reading To Your Child Before Bed Always Proves To Be The Best Time Of The Day
55points

#80 Sunday Morning Dad Life. I Wouldn't Trade This For The World

Sunday Morning Dad Life. I Wouldn't Trade This For The World
55points
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