Dads

For this mom of 3, the days are hard — and magical

I get so much satisfaction from nurturing you and feeding you and snuggling with you, but there are times when your energy overwhelms me.

10 rules for getting my kids from the car to the house

You know what's crazy? Getting my kids in the car in a timely fashion. How can it possibly take 20 minutes to walk 20 feet?

Viral video Dad gets real about wife's suicidal thoughts in harrowing video

'I really came close to losing my wife last week.'

James Corden on taking his 3 kids out to a restaurant: 'It's just a nightmare'

Suddenly, his parents' decisions to stay home on weekends makes sense!

New Father Chronicles: A toddler’s advice for America

It can be hard to explain to a child why our country is so divided — so maybe it’s time to let a child explain something to adults? The TODAY Parenting Team’s...

Why we are doing absolutely NOTHING this summer

I had big plans to be a "good mom" this summer. There were going to be chore charts, reading goals, daily letter writing practice and cursive classes. But......

The strength that is required during pregnancy after loss

Strength was required to take a chance on loving a baby who wasn't guaranteed the opportunity to love me back.

Try this to help your kids open up to you this summer

Many kids are more likely to speak freely when they're engaged in activities with their parents. Our newest TODAY Parenting Team challenge can help open the...

'Home birth realness': Actor James Van Der Beek shares photo of wife's placenta

The actor's latest photo post is not for the squeamish.

Mormon dads of LGBT kids form online community where they find support and pride

"There are too many small-minded people and harmful ideas that stand as an obstacle to my daughter’s well-being. No dad should stay silent about that."

When great swimmers drown

My daughter is a Junior Olympic-level synchronized swimmer. She’s been an accomplished swimmer since she was a toddler. So, of all the things I have worried...

I choose my baby over my to-do list

When my little girl needed me to put her before chores and work, she helped me see what an enormous blessing it can be to be needed.

Behati Prinsloo shares new baby pic in Father's Day post for Adam Levine

The model mom devoted more than one post on social media to husband Adam Levine in honor of the holiday, and she even included a baby bonus for fans.

James Van Der Beek welcomes baby No. 5 — 'just in time for Father's Day'

The former "Dawson's Creek" star just welcomed another daughter to his growing family.

Don't miss John Stamos' first Father's Day photo with infant son

"I'll always be known as someone's dad."

Justin Timberlake pens sweet message to Silas: 'It is my honor to be your Daddy'

Justin Timberlake has so much love for his 3-year-old!

Thomas Markle speaks out about missing his daughter's royal wedding

The Duchess of Sussex's father spoke about missing the royal wedding and why he staged a series of controversial paparazzi photos.

Chrissy Teigen, Candace Cameron Bure, other celebs post heartfelt notes for Father’s Day

See how Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Bindi Irwin and other stars marked the special day.

Hoda, Dylan, Al and TODAY team celebrate Father's Day with cute videos and pics

See the sweet shoutouts, including Hoda's video of Hailey Joy saying the word "dadda."

These 7 firefighters all become fathers within 15 months of each other

The men of the Glenpool firehouse in Oklahoma all became dads within 15 months of each other, turning them - and their babies - into a heartwarming viral hit....

Chip Gaines reveals what Father's Day means to him

His kids are so lucky to have him.

Ode to a dad who never, ever tires of playing with his son

My husband relishes the time our little boy wants to spend playing, and playing, and playing. "This will pay big dividends later when he's a teenager," he always...

I didn't have a dad, but my son does

Growing up, I didn't have a dad, so I had no idea what would happen to me when I saw my partner become one.

Stepdads, boyfriends and other REAL dads take one for the team

Thank you to all the wonderful men who raise someone else's children as their own. You guys may not be fathers, but Father’s Day is your day too.

Deserving dad’s Father’s Day surprise: A cooking lesson from Ryan Scott

Chef Ryan Scott gives an Air Force vet and pastor a big Father's Day surprise!

See 3 dads get fashion upgrades for Father’s Day

Fashion expert Brooke Jaffe helps these men go from dad to rad!

Dad, I just found this picture of you — and I miss you so much

You'd be shocked to see all the little ones in this house. You'd be humbled because one bears your name. You'd hug them, laugh at them, and tell them how much...

Will Smith shares throwback video of 'terrified' Willow's first ballet class

Willow Smith gives a master class on powering through your fears.

To my kids on Father's Day: Your dad is not perfect

We thought we’d be the cool parents because OF COURSE we’d do it all right. But we don’t always hit the mark. Allow me to explain …

A Father's Day ode to my widowed dad: You did it all, and taught me so much

Raising two young daughters on your own takes as much strength and endurance as an athlete, and Dad taught me I could find that strength within myself

Why we do not celebrate Father's Day in our house

My husband passed away six years ago. My children and I always miss him more than ever on his birthday and the anniversary of his death — but Father's Day is...

'My lost boy somehow found a way'

He hasn't been hungry in years. He sleeps in a bed. With a woman who loves him. But he still won't let me throw away any of his shoes.

Jenna Bush Hager: I never doubted my dad's love

He loved his little girl so much that I know those hours of uninterrupted time talking and listening are as precious to him as they are to me.

8 things I wish I'd known before becoming a stepdad

Words of wisdom from stepdads: Your life will change way more than you can imagine. And you CAN do it.

How 7 widowed fathers helped each other face life after loss

The new book "The Group: Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life," tells the stories of seven men left to raise young children on their own after their wives died...

Cook your way to Dad's heart with these delicious Father's Day recipes

We've got breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert covered for dear old dad on Sunday.

Widowed fathers help each other face life after loss

With a lack of resources for widowed fathers, Donald Rosenstein and Justin Yopp decided to start a group offering comfort and support to dads like themselves...

Craig Melvin, Harry Smith, Ryan Scott talk fatherhood on Megyn Kelly TODAY

With Father's Day just around the corner, Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes three dads - NBC's Craig Melvin, NBC News correspondent Harry Smith and chef Ryan Scott...