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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!

#81 Mornings As A Single Dad

Mornings As A Single Dad
53points

#82 Single Dad Halfway Through Making Spiderman Birthday Cake And Realizing I Own Exactly One Cake Pan

Single Dad Halfway Through Making Spiderman Birthday Cake And Realizing I Own Exactly One Cake Pan
52points

#83 It’s Like Sunday Funday Everyday

It’s Like Sunday Funday Everyday
51points

#84 My Daughter Helping Me Drive My Car

My Daughter Helping Me Drive My Car
51points

#85 To See The Bond Of This Awesome Man With This Little Angel Girl Warms My Cold Heart To The Core

To See The Bond Of This Awesome Man With This Little Angel Girl Warms My Cold Heart To The Core
51points

#86 Single Dad Throws A Birthday Party To Make His Daughter Feel Like A Real Princess

Single Dad Throws A Birthday Party To Make His Daughter Feel Like A Real Princess
50points

#87 I Was "allowed" To Wear Her Shopkins Watch... Only For A Few Minutes Though, According To Her Mandate

I Was "allowed" To Wear Her Shopkins Watch... Only For A Few Minutes Though, According To Her Mandate
48points

#88 I'm A Single Dad Who Splits Time With My Ex, My Daughter Has No Gaming System At Her Mom's House. I Waited All Night Too!

I'm A Single Dad Who Splits Time With My Ex, My Daughter Has No Gaming System At Her Mom's House. I Waited All Night Too!
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47points

#89 Sometimes I Go Dress Shopping... Don't Judge

Sometimes I Go Dress Shopping... Don't Judge
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46points

#90 Let's Decorate Daddy. Because Everyone Looks Better With Gems On Their Head

Let's Decorate Daddy. Because Everyone Looks Better With Gems On Their Head
46points

#91 Friday Nights As A Single Dad

Friday Nights As A Single Dad
43points

#92 Single Dad And Firefighter Having Quality Winter Time With His Daughter

Single Dad And Firefighter Having Quality Winter Time With His Daughter
43points

#93 My Daughter Showed Up At The Station When We Got Back From Fire. She Got To Ride In The Truck And Turn The Siren On

My Daughter Showed Up At The Station When We Got Back From Fire. She Got To Ride In The Truck And Turn The Siren On
42points

#94 The Little Lady Requested Breakfast For Dinner This Evening, So We Made Sausage Biscuits And Donkey Eggs

The Little Lady Requested Breakfast For Dinner This Evening, So We Made Sausage Biscuits And Donkey Eggs
41points

#95 It's After Midnight And The Princess Wants Pancakes. As You Wish

It's After Midnight And The Princess Wants Pancakes. As You Wish
41points

#96 Cool Dads Get Their Princesses Ready For School

Cool Dads Get Their Princesses Ready For School
41points

#97 Daddy-Daughter Lunch Date

Daddy-Daughter Lunch Date
40points

#98 Celebrating Father's Day With Little Sous Chef

Celebrating Father's Day With Little Sous Chef
40points

#99 Single Father's Waterfall Braid

Single Father's Waterfall Braid
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39points

#100 Daughter Wants Peanutbutter And Jelly Hearts, Dad Delivers

Daughter Wants Peanutbutter And Jelly Hearts, Dad Delivers
39points
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