Generally speaking, we all may have a tendency to believe that Dad is tougher than he actually is 😉. We are not implying that men, or your dad is soft, but we want to bring awareness to the fact that Dad has feelings, and they matter too. We live in a world that is addicted to comparison and there is constant debate on who does more and who deserves what and this matters and that matters, and everyone is entitled to adamantly express their opinions or point of view and it is all just exhausting. We can’t keep up! It is in this mess of a mind cloud of epic proportions that dads can often withdraw into the very slight margin in which we allow them to emote. Here are some major reasons why Dad’s feelings are just as important as anyone else’s:

Freedom of emotional expression enables healing and paves the way for emotional stability in the home.

We respect Dad more, which is contrary to what the narrative, ‘big boys don’t cry’ would articulate. Respect levels skyrocket when we can hear what is truly on Dad’s heart and what is running through his thoughts. If the home is meant to be a safe environment, both physically and emotionally, then that applies to dad too right? Let’s let him open up!

We empower Dad to grow and be even greater! Even more so than that, healthy expression of feelings and emotions from dad will empower their children to achieve emotional stability and healthy communication patterns.

The bottom line here is that we are Team Dad just as much as we are Team Mom. Dad needs to know that you think he is awesome and appreciate him. Dad needs to know that he is both respected and cherished. Dad needs hugs. As a community, let’s be intentional in showing our Dads how much we love and care for them. If you are stumped on ideas in how to do that, head to our website for some beautiful tokens of appreciation that are sure to uplift, encourage, and bring enjoyment to any dad, anywhere, at any time.