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Happy Father’s Day to all the real men who provide for their children. We also celebrate men who are father figures to their stepkids and children from other fathers.

While they can’t replace mother’s, experts say fathers are more important to a child’s development.

A great father is one who prioritizes his time, attention and love for his children. A great father teaches children to learn from his mistakes, but most importantly, a father shows his kids that they are not mistakes.

A great father is a role model and an example for his child to follow. He strikes a balance between discipline and encouragement.

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If you are a successful businesswoman, your father probably had a lot to do with the direction your life has taken.

According to childcare experts, a good father is the key to a child’s success as an adult.

Research also shows a strong father-daughter bond may play an important role in the kind of woman she grows up to be.