Father’s Day is upon us, and it doesn’t always get the same light as Mother's Day. Mothers are often seen as the nurturing parent who does a lot of the childcare work, and dad is the figure who gets to play, throw them up in the air and have fun. While dads are certainly fun and are always up for a good tussle, they love just as hard as mom does and they deserve to be recognized for it. An unfortunate side effect to this is that dad can be left feeling like he is not a nurturing parent.

It can leave him feeling self-conscious about his abilities to be a parent beyond just having fun and telling jokes. According to Gift Lab, when he sees mom doing a lot of the “hard” work with kids, it can leave him feeling like he may not be good enough at actual parenting roles. He also may not show his nurturing side as often as mom does, but it doesn’t mean that he doesn't care. Father’s Day is the perfect time to remind him that he is an amazing father who should feel great about his parenting abilities.

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Starts With The Marriage

Even though we are speaking about being a father, it can begin with the marriage. According to Parents, it is important that you are reminding your husband of how great of a partner he is. If a dad is going to understand that he is a good parent, he needs to first know that he is a good husband, and this means validating him as a spouse. This can help build his self-esteem and confidence.

Trust

It is common for mom to leave the children with dad, and it can be vital for her mental health. It allows her to get a break and to take some time for herself. However, it is also common that mom leaves him with a list of instructions.

According to 'To Love Honor And Vacuum,' leaving the children with dad and not leaving a list goes a long way in showing that he is a great dad. This shows that you trust him and his judgement. Don’t worry, he may do things differently than you, but that doesn’t always mean wrong.

Ask For His Advice

When someone asks us for our advice and opinion, we feel validated and honored. Every parent should be able to identify where their strengths and weaknesses lie, and conversations can be incredibly important when you are constantly learning from each other. If you notice that dad does something better than you, ask him about it and learn from it. This lets him know that he is doing great and that you want to learn from him.

Let Him Plan The Day

Moms spend a lot of time planning that they may find they are planning Father's Day too. They are planning the activities and the meals, and dad knows that mom likes to do this so he sits back and is content with whatever she picks. However, give dad the control back on Father's Day and let him plan activities that he wants to do with his children. This again goes back to the trust level and it lets him create meaningful memories with his kids and you.

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Sources: Gift Lab, Parents, To Love Honor And Vacuum