Father’s Day

Motherly Stories

Grieving the loss of my father was complicated by motherhood

Even though I’m a rational person, my heart couldn’t process death being forever. 

Life

My husband is the best dad—even when his work takes him far away

Our kids might remember the days he wasn't here, but I know they'll remember how present and loving he was when home.

Life

Watch men become fathers in our emotional *grab the tissues* Father’s Day tribute

This intimate compilation video is "for the men reborn alongside us".

Parenting

4 parenting lessons I learned from my awesome dad

My dad, Bill, is an interesting character. He’s a Wisconsonian who wears…

Life

Having a work-from-home dad changed my family for the better

With their dad home all day, every day for the first time—my daughters thrived. And so did I.

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Here’s what #TeamMotherly is buying this Father’s Day

Trust us. We've done this before.

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25 perfect Father’s Day gifts for new dads

Because there's nothing more special than his first Father's Day.

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30 awesome Father’s Day gifts for outdoors enthusiasts

Because he'll teach them to love camping one way or another.

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21 personalized Father’s Day gifts—because you *know* he doesn’t have a custom video game

From golf balls to t-shirts, these are practical AND fun.

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5 homemade Father’s Day gifts dad will cherish forever

The best gifts that little hands can make.

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26 perfect Father’s Day gifts for grandpa

We've picked Father's Day gifts for every kind of grandpa!

Life

I wish my dad was here to see my daughters grow up

My girls will never know my father. They'll never hear him make up the words to "I Feel Pretty." They'll never catch him sneaking thirds of Blue Bell's pralines and cream ice cream late at night. He'll never send them off to school quoting the Village Schoolmaster by Oliver Goldsmith... "And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew that one small head could carry all he knew."

Health & Wellness

It’s science: Affection is the key to building a strong father + son bond

Plus, how to build a strong relationship together.

Life

Why #yearofthemother is good for dads, too

The demands being made in the #yearofthemother posts aren't just demands for society to support mothers, but to support families through policies that will target gender inequality and help all parents thrive.

Life

Dad, I’ll always be your little girl

Even though I'm a mom now and have children of my own.

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Prince Harry + Meghan Markle release new photo of Archie on Father’s Day

Look at those little eyes!

Life

Losing my father completely changed the way I parent

I think about all the things I didn't get to say, all that we didn't get a chance to do, and what I would have done differently.

Life

17 mamas share the best advice their dad ever gave them

Dads always seem to know exactly what to say.

Parenting

Dear husband: I love watching you be a father

I am SO happy for our children, because they have the gift of you.

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The Perfect Father’s Day Gift

And 5 things your mom group's talking about this week.