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Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

Dad Who 'Didn't Want' Dog Lovingly Sings to Collie Pup

A dad who claimed he “didn’t want” another dog was caught gently singing to the family’s new puppy at their home in West Cork, Ireland, last month.Adorable footage filmed by Jeanette Collins shows her dad, who had “vowed

Entertainment | Entertainment

The 25 Best Movies About Dads to Watch on Father's Day

Father's Day is the perfect excuse to spend time on the couch with your number one guy as you enjoy the best movies about dads. The tales of these fictional fathers will make you laugh, cry, and feel thankful for your favorite guy. These are the best Fath

Entertainment | Film

Woody Harrelson And Kevin Costner Star In Netflix’s ‘The Highwaymen,’ A Movie By And For Bitter Dads

Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson star in ’The Highwaymen,’ a revisionist take on Bonnie and Clyde that doesn’t quite have guts.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

When Dad Is Sad: Postpartum Depression In Men Must Be Taken More Seriously, Study Finds

As many as 1 in 10 new dads suffer from postpartum depression (PPD), but how does the condition differ for men compared to women?

Advice & Self-Help | Parenting

This Dad’s Trick for Getting Picky Kids to Eat Is Brilliant

The idea: Just retire from cooking dinner to stop the flood of complaints from young diners. One parent tried it, and this is what happened.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Average Parent Enjoys Just 32 Minutes Of Free Time Each Day, Survey Finds - Study Finds

A new survey that explores the daily routines of moms and dads finds the average parent enjoys about a half hour of free time on a typical day -- and many find themselves being forced to actually hide from their kids in order to get away.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Workplace Gender Biases Differ Depending On if You Have Kids

A new study finds that workplace biases can be especially influenced by marital status -- but present different outcomes -- particularly when a parent is single.

Politics | POLITICS

Ben Shapiro: We need fathers to teach manliness | Opinion

Deprived of purpose, too many men turn to empty substitutes for true manliness: a macho culture that prizes sexual conquest or physical strength.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Pick: Which TV dad do you think commands the most respect?

Vote for your favorite TV dad who gave the best advice.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

12 Things You Probably Don't Know About Father's Day | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF

One-of-a-kind Father's Day Travel Experiences | Travel | The Manual

Upgrade your gift-giving skills this Father's Day with three badass, once-in-a-lifetime Father's Day travel experiences that Pops will never forget.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

20+ Reasons Why Kids Can’t Be Left Alone With Their Dads

As Spiderman's Uncle Ben once famously said, "with great power comes great responsibility," and few responsibilities are greater than that of being a father.

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

Father’s Day Gift Guide: 21 Presents for 21 Types of Dad | WIRED

Your dad always insists he's a man who has everything. But really, that's just modesty.

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

Dad accidentally films his entire Vegas vacation in selfie mode

A man on his vacation in Las Vegas accidentally films the entire trip in selfie-mode. Of course, his son posted the whole video on YouTube.

Sports | Surfing/Skating/SUPing

Longboard Stroller Will Secure Your "Cool Dad" Status | Mental Floss

Stroller company Quinny is looking to put a new spin on the boring old stroller. Their latest model, dubbed the Longboardstroller, is exactly what it sounds like: a Frankenstein hybrid of a stroller and a longboard.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

One Dad Hacked Ikea To Make The Ultimate Kids' Bed On The Cheap

Savvy dad Eric Strong didn't want to spend thousands on a new bed for his young son, who had outgrown a regular crib. Promising his son "the coolest bed ever," Strong came up with an epic Ikea hack that resulted in the ultimate kids' bed: a lofted mattress, a ball-and-pulley play system, a secret chamber with a lookout window, and one seriously sneaky trap door escape

Family & Parenting | Kids

Things To Do On Father’s Day in Los Angeles

Here are 20 ideas with every kind of dad in mind. We hope you find the perfect one for the perfect Daddy in your life. Happy Father's Day!

Family & Parenting | Parenting

See This Dad’s Powerful Response to Principal over His Kids’ Absence from School | TIME

Pennsylvania dad Mike Rossi had been planning for years to run the Boston Marathon and bring along his family to see him make it to the finish line. “It was an important moment for our family,” Rossi tells PEOPLE about his decision to run this years’ grueling race. It was about teaching his kids about “accomplishing a goal and the value of hard work and dedication.”

Cars & Motorcycles | Cars

11 cars help astronaut's daughter deliver a message to him in space

A young girl delivered a touching message to her father, who is an astronaut at the International Space Station, using 11 cars and some open land.

Humor | Humor

29 Dad Jokes That Are So Bad They're Actually Good

Why can't you hear a pterodactyl use the bathroom? Because the

Family & Parenting | Parenting

Genius Dad Figures Out Way To Fill 37 Water Balloons In 20 Seconds

We’ve seen our share of dumb Kickstarter campaigns this summer. There was the $60,000 potato salad that set the Internet on fire. Then there was that guy who wanted $22,000 to make a handle for your iPhone for some reason. But finally, there...

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

Dad Builds His Son A Damn Impressive Lego Boba Fett Costume

This Boba Fett Lego costume, created by Dented Helmet member CGS1 for his 6-year-old son, is one of the more technically impressive cosplays we've seen in some time.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

The Crucial Activity More Dads Should Do With Their Kids

This Father's Day, some parents are putting the focus on an important gift dads can give to their kids, rather than the other way around. Jordan Lloyd Bookey, who runs Zoobean, an educational resource curation site, and Tom Burns, of The Good Men ...