(Inside: Strong dads, this is what you do, and this is how it shapes our families in the best of ways.)

When a dad encourages his children and tells them they are talented, smart, beautiful, and loved, his children feel worth.

When a dad comes home to help with dinner, mow the grass, and make sure the bills are paid, his children feel safe.

When a dad prays with their kids and teaches them that God is always near, working in their lives, his children feel hope.

When a dad coaches teams, checks in on homework, facilitates family meetings, problem-solves, sees his children as highly capable, and holds them accountable in healthy ways, his children feel believed in.

When a dad asks their kids how they are doing, invites them to run errands with him, and stops maybe even for ice cream, kids feel wanted.

When a dad watches out for his kids, guides them, listens to them, helps them find their paths, and supports them in it, their children feel like their future matters.

When a dad.
When a dad.
When a dad.

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Over and over, studies show the positive impact a strong, kind, loving father has on his family.

The life he speaks into his kids is a sustaining drumbeat that will continually beat confidence in their hearts. His love and security will comfort them throughout their entire lives.

To all the strong dads out there, thank you.

You are seen.
You are cherished.
You are loved.

You are one of the best gifts on this earth, and you make every-single-where a better place.

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