The best โdad-viceโ you ever received: These 7 responses are just too good
With Fatherโs Day coming up, it got us thinking about dads and advice: Whatโs the best lesson you ever learned from your father, or a father figure in your life?
5 thoughtful things you can do for your father that cost little to no money
If thereโs anything we learned when we asked dads what they really want for Fatherโs Day, itโs that, often, expensive gifts aren't necessarily it.
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Whatโs the best advice you ever received from your dad? Weโd love to hear
As we approach Fatherโs Day weekend, it seems dads are on the brain -- and it got us thinking: Whatโs the best piece of advice youโve ever gotten from your father?
Why did it take so long for Fatherโs Day to be created?
On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the second Sunday of each May would be โa public expressions of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country,โ also known as, the creation of Motherโs Day.
What your dad really wants for Fatherโs Day: 5 of the best ideas (all cheap or free!)
Fatherโs Day is almost here, but if itโs been a tight year, money-wise, just know that youโre probably not alone in feeling like youโd rather save the more expensive festivities for another time.
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Botetourt County musician, Roanoke man found dead inside truck in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. โ A death investigation is underway after police found two Roanoke Valley men dead inside a pickup truck in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Wednesday night. The 2007 Chevy Silverado had been parked in the same place since Fatherโs Day, according to the man who called 911. Police found 29-year-old Frank Arnold Jr. and 23-year-old John Keaton dead inside the truck, according to the police report. Police are investigating this incident as a death investigation and a drug overdose. Horry County, South Carolina Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler told 10 News that there is no foul play in the two deaths.
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Friendship throws drive-thru Fathers Day parade for residents
ROANOKE, Va. Fathers Day is a few days away, but many traditions will change this year because of COVID-19. Social distancing inspired a Roanoke assisted living facility to do something special for its residents Friday morning. Friendship organized a drive-thru parade for its residents, since visitors are still not allowed inside of the facility. Loved ones drove around the building while waving to loved ones stationed on the curb. The facility had previously organized a similar parade for Mothers Day.
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Submit a photo to show us what your Fatherโs Day looked like
What better time to show the fathers we love how much they mean than on Fatherโs Day? Itโs been an interesting year, and although some of the country is reopening, many people are still staying home to stay safe. Because of that, this year might be a little different than others -- as far as the celebrations go -- but that doesnโt make it any less important. Weโd love to catch a glimpse into your special day. Share a photo by submitting below.
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What gifts NOT to buy on Fatherโs Day, according to one survey
For those who are stumped about what kind of gift to buy for Fatherโs Day, maybe one suggestion that could help is this: Start with what not to buy for the occasion. Coupon Lawn surveyed more than 1,000 fathers in the United States to see what their most unwanted gifts were for Fatherโs Day. The survey found that 46% of people buy clothes as Fatherโs Day gifts. The responses found that 30% of fathers dislike receiving these, even though 59% of people who get gifts on Fatherโs Day buy cards. Coupon Lawn said as part of its survey that $5.3 billion is spent on unwanted Fatherโs Day gifts, although that is half of the $10.5 billion the site said is spent on unwanted Motherโs Day gifts.
โDad, how do I?โ Man creates instructional YouTube channel for anyone who needs some meaningful father advice
Rob Kenney had a plan when he started his YouTube Dadvice channel: to pass his knowledge onto people who, like him, didnโt grow up with a father figure.
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How the pandemic is shedding light on need for parenting classes like Fathers First
ROANOKE, Va. Fathers Day is just a few short days away but theres a local program that celebrates fatherhood 365 days a year. Fathers First is a 10-week program through Total Action for Progress (TAP) on discipline, communication, parenting and handling emotion in healthier ways. That, along with the pandemic becoming a parenting lesson itself, is why they decided to move on with the class virtually. Ed Hrinya, fatherhood development specialist for First Fathers said he wants to help give local fathers the tools they need to handle conversations like that. So really giving our parents the tools they need to help their children during this time is very important, said Hrinya.
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Dads create Fathers Day fundraiser to help Feeding Southwest Virginia.
SALEM, Va. For Fathers Day this year, some dads are teaming up with a Salem brewery to raise money for Feeding Southwest Virginia. Originally, for every four-pack of beer bought from Olde Salem Brewing Company between Thursday and Sunday the group of dads planned to donate $3 to the food bank. Head Brewer Kevin Campbell said hes never done anything like this before but hes happy to help. We were going to invite them in and brew beer for Fathers Day, but with the pandemic going on we couldnt do that. If 150 four-packs are bought by Sunday, the dads will donate and extra $50.
Grilling this Fatherโs Day? A breakdown, by meat, to help you decide what to buy
Grilling is about as synonymous with Fatherโs Day as the month of June, so you have to imagine that many, many grills will be fired up around the country.
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5 reasons why you might want to consider skipping a restaurant on Fatherโs Day
While restaurant reservation books are usually filled for Motherโs Day, there traditionally isnโt as much ink required for those same books on Fatherโs Day, according to one website. Fatherโs Day does see an uptick for restaurant activity, according to Womply, which said the holiday brings in 22% more revenue for restaurants. In fact, only 29% of fathers surveyed said they wanted to be taken out to eat on Fatherโs Day, according to Zagat. While theyโre happy to spoil mothers on their special day and spend money at a restaurant, many fathers said theyโd prefer to keep some money in the bank, Fatherโs Day or no Fatherโs Day. Cooking up some burgers or hot dogs is a joy for many fathers, and Fatherโs Day provides a great excuse to do exactly that.
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YUCK! Very sticky, stormy at times the next 2-3 days
ROANOKE, Va. You could feel the air changing throughout the day Monday, as more moisture was pumped into the region. This front slows, allowing humidity and storm chances to linger in areas east of the Blue Ridge Parkway Thursday afternoon. What We're Tracking - Thursday night and FridayOnce that front passes east, were on our way to a pretty pleasant Friday and Saturday. What We're Tracking - SundayWell likely only get into the 70s each day, with lows each night in the 50s. Thats considered below average for this time of year, and is reflected in the Climate Prediction Centers temperature outlook for that time frame.
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Bizarre Fatherโs Day rituals around world
Here are some rituals and traditions other countries have when they celebrate Fatherโs Day. Germany"No women allowed" is often a theme of Fatherโs Day in Germany. NepalA ceremony is performed in which boys touch their heads to their fatherโs feet, while girls touch their heads to their fatherโs hands. Each Fatherโs Day in Mexico City, a 21K (or 13-mile) run takes place for fathers. South AfricaChildren often spend the day fishing in hopes of catching dinner for their fathers.
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Any new dads out there? Apply for $5,000 in paternity leave money
But as of late, the idea of paid paternity leave has become a national focus. Related: Dove starts Paternity Leave Fund for dads without accessAnd perhaps thatโs why Dove is now offering a grant to dads who don't have access to paid paternity leave. Over the next two years, Doveโs Paternity Leave Fund is committing $1 million for dads across America, according to Doveโs website. โOur fund will extend $5,000 grants to dads without access to paid leave so they can spend time with their children and show how paternity leave benefits families, workplaces, and communities,โ the site said. โLess than 1 in 5 men in the U.S. are offered any paid paternity leave.
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Why did it take so long for Fathers Day to be created?
So, what on earth took so long for Fathers Day to be a recognized event in the United States? The federal government certainly was opposed to the official creation of Fathers Day for the longest time, despite numerous initial attempts to have a Fathers Day established. For decades, Congress rejected attempts to make Fathers Day an official holiday, but slowly, over that time, that sentiment changed as the role of fathers evolved. According to the National Retail Federation, roughly $15 billion was spent on Fathers Day in 2018. No doubt, Fathers Day has come a long way from its surprising decades of resistance.
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Why did it take so long for Fathers Day to be created?
So, what on earth took so long for Fathers Day to be a recognized event in the United States? The federal government certainly was opposed to the official creation of Fathers Day for the longest time, despite numerous initial attempts to have a Fathers Day established. For decades, Congress rejected attempts to make Fathers Day an official holiday, but slowly, over that time, that sentiment changed as the role of fathers evolved. According to the National Retail Federation, roughly $15 billion was spent on Fathers Day in 2018. No doubt, Fathers Day has come a long way from its surprising decades of resistance.
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Bizarre Fathers Day rituals around world
Here are some rituals and traditions other countries have when they celebrate Fathers Day. Germany"No women allowed" is often a theme of Fathers Day in Germany. NepalA ceremony is performed in which boys touch their heads to their fathers feet, while girls touch their heads to their fathers hands. Each Fathers Day in Mexico City, a 21K (or 13-mile) run takes place for fathers. South AfricaChildren often spend the day fishing in hopes of catching dinner for their fathers.
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Teen gets surprise Sweet 16 present from late father
PORT HURON, Mich. โ A teenage boy got a bittersweet gift from his dad on his Sweet 16, but it was the timing of the gift that made it all the more special. It was the first birthday the teen celebrated without his father. The birthday boy's sister, Chandler Mae Crow, posted on Facebook about the surprise that was left for Johnny Crow. Video of Johnny opening the guitar went viral, with more than 6 million views. Johnny's sister ended her post with a special message for her brother: "Happy 16th birthday buddy.
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Kids of United Flight 93 heroes carrying on fathers' legacies
Mariah Mills (the biological daughter of Tom Burnett)The attacks happened when Mills was a junior in high school. Burnett and Millsโ birth mother dated in college and decided to give Mills up for adoption when she was born. Emmy GlickThe only child of Jeremy and Lyzbeth Glick, Emmy Glick wasnโt even 3 months old when her father died on United Flight 93. Now a junior in high school, Glick speaks to others on how to deal with tragedy. Morgan is a junior at Princeton High School, where she plays lacrosse.
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16 simple ways new dads can help new moms
Your wife has to handle the nursing, if you opt to go that route, and thats a huge job for her. So you can start doing everything ELSE -- diaper changes, spit-up duty, baths, bottles if those are in your rotation, etc. Not only could her milk supply take a hit, but shes going to be seriously hangry, if thats the case. Moms often feel a great responsibility to do EVERYTHING, even months or years after the baby is born. When you chip in and carry your load, dont call it babysitting, or act like youre doing your partner a favor.
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Boy gets word his letter to father in heaven was delivered
A 7-year-old Scottish boy addressed a letter to his father in heaven, left it for his postman and received a heartwarming reply. Just weeks after Jase Hyndman dropped the letter in the mail, he received confirmation from postman Sean Milligan with Royal Mail that his letter had made a safe delivery. "This was a difficult challenge avoiding stars and other galactic objects on the route to heaven ... " Milligan wrote. โHowever please be assured that this particular important item of mail has been delivered.โJase's mother, Teri Copland, took to Facebook to show her gratitude for the postman's response, thanking him for his effort and saying that he "just restored my faith in humanity." A few weeks ago my 7 year old son posted this card to his dad in heaven and today he got a lovely reply from the postman... Posted by Copland Teri on Wednesday, November 28, 2018The BBC reported that Jase was overwhelmed after receiving Milligan's letter, telling his mother, "Dad really got my letter, Mum.โ
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When do countries around the world celebrate Fathers Day?
Here is when some other countries celebrate Fathers Day. RomaniaWhile many countries have Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May, Romania reserves that day to have its Fathers Day. GermanyThis country coincides Fathers Day every year with Ascension Day, which is the 40th day of Easter. Jordan, Egypt and LebanonAlong with Kosovo, Syria and the United Arab Emirates, these countries celebrate Fathers Day every June 21. Scandinavian countriesSweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Estonia all celebrate Fathers Day on the second day of November.
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When do countries around the world celebrate Fathers Day?
Here is when some other countries celebrate Fathers Day. RomaniaWhile many countries have Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May, Romania reserves that day to have its Fathers Day. GermanyThis country coincides Fathers Day every year with Ascension Day, which is the 40th day of Easter. Jordan, Egypt and LebanonAlong with Kosovo, Syria and the United Arab Emirates, these countries celebrate Fathers Day every June 21. Scandinavian countriesSweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Estonia all celebrate Fathers Day on the second day of November.
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10 Father's Day gift ideas for hard-to-shop-for dads
What will you buy this year for the father or fathers in your life? Got anyone on your list who is particularly challenging to shop for? If so, you're in luck: We have some ideas for you. Real dads weighed in and approved all of the following: