Dads often get depicted as the stern, unaffectionate parent. But these papas are here to say that that stereotype is totally false.

Dad talk: I'm affectionate—I need at least 30 kisses a day from my kids

Humour

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Parenting

Turn your kid into the cutest garden gnome! Making your own mason jar terrarium is easy and if you add a picture of your kid it makes a great gift.

Homemade gift: How to make a mason jar terrarium

Father's Day

The stereotype of the overprotective dad is very, very real! These dads talk about how no one is getting near their little girl.

Dad talk: I just want her to be daddy's little girl forever

We've all heard stories of dads who gag their way through every single diaper change and run away at the smell of a blowout. But not these dads.

Dad talk: I've changed more diapers than my wife

Diapers

Dad jeans, dad dancing, dad jokes...these papas get real on that "lame dad" stereotype.

Dad talk: My kids think I'm pretty embarrassing right now

Ready, set, organize! Do you need a tray to hold your keys, sunglasses and other odds and ends? Grab some duct tape and craft this duct-tape tray.

DIY organizer: How to make a duct-tape tray

Retire the standard paper tie and golf tee Father's Day crafts and gift your cool guy with this useful, easy —and rad—mouse pad.

How to make a 'Rad Dad' mouse pad for Father's Day

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8 essential craft supplies to keep on hand

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Crafts

These Father's Day gifts are perfect for the guy who says he needs nothing.

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#Dadcrush: 24 portraits of modern fatherhood

Gifts

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

Ready or not, you're a dad! Don't worry—nature is tweaking your brain and body in ways that'll ensure you're just the right man for the job.

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Baby talk: Bad for your toddler's language development?

Single parents

You've got to see this photo of JT and his baby boy, Silas—that onesie, though...! Yes, it was a Justin Timberlake Canadian Father's Day. Check it!

Justin Timberlake Canadian Father's Day (photo!)

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Get your tissues ready and watch as these men find out they’re going to be dads!

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Best pregnancy announcement ever—cue the happy tears!

Easy-to-make (and order) birth announcements

Are you ready for a dancing Taye Diggs? For your viewing pleasure, check out the #DadJam.

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Father’s Day ideas for the Toronto-based dad

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Volunteering in the classroom: Not for the faint of heart

Technology-free weekend: How my family survived

It took a while, but Ian Mendes has figured out that his father is his hero.

Why my father will always be my hero

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Booty call: 14 sex terms that change when you become a parent

In-laws: Maybe they're not so bad after all

Should you pay your kids to babysit their siblings?

Back to school: How we handle the transition

Sports

Prince William, John Legend, Channing Tatum and more! Just in time for Father's Day, these sweet quotes by celebrity dads will make you say, "awww!"

Best celebrity quotes on being a dad

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Celebrity daughters who look like their famous dads!

Gallery

Here at Today’s Parent, we love dads. That’s why, in this installment of our Kid Talk series, we asked kids to discuss just what it is that they adore about their papas. We can’t get enough of their sweet (and silly!) answers.

We asked kids to tell us about dear old dad. See their heartwarming (and silly) responses in this adorable Kid Talk video.

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Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

Father's Day is the perfect time to shower your partner with appreciation for what they do.

Father's Day: An ode to my husband

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3 things I never say to parents (and one I always do)

Kindergarten graduation: Celebrating an important mileston

Marriage

These Father's Day gifts are perfect for the guy who always says he doesn't need anything.

Father's Day

Dad talk: I'm affectionate—I need at least 30 kisses a day from my kids

Homemade gift: How to make a mason jar terrarium

Dad talk: I just want her to be daddy's little girl forever

Dad talk: I've changed more diapers than my wife

Dad talk: My kids think I'm pretty embarrassing right now

DIY organizer: How to make a duct-tape tray

How to make a 'Rad Dad' mouse pad craft for Father's Day

16 cool Father's Day gifts you haven't thought of

The secret superpowers of every dad

Justin Timberlake's Canadian Father's Day (cute pic!)

“I’m gonna be a dad?!“ Adorable reactions from fathers-to-be

Taye Diggs wants you to get down with your dad self

10 signs you’re getting older this Father’s Day

Why my father will always be my hero

Best celebrity quotes on being a dad (melt!)

Kid talk: What's your favourite thing to do with your dad?

Father's Day: An ode to my husband

When dads feel second best

Can being a dad make your husband a better man?

18 Father's Day gifts he'll love