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Because Nothing Is Manlier Than Being A Good Dad

November 27, 2015

Doyin Richards is a dad, husband, author, and blogger committed to celebrating great dads and evolving fatherhood. He shares photos on Instagram of what modern fatherhood really looks like. He writes:

"Millions of dads all over the world do stuff like this. We don't want awards, props, etc. because it sends the message that we're 'going above and beyond' the call of parenting duty, and we're not. Babywearing, doing hair, late-night feedings, diaper changing, being nurturing, etc. are all line items on the 'Daddy' job description."

Here's some of our favorite photos from Daddy's Doin' Work...

Holding a six month old while applying a touch of makeup to his daughter for a Snow White tea party?

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Daddy's enjoying some shopping time with his baby.

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When my youngest was 18-months old, I tried to put her in the carrier as a nice bonding moment but she decided to use it as an opportunity to remove my eyeball from my skull. Thankfully she was unsuccessful.

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Daddy hugging his new blended family on his wedding day.

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He worked like that for about 2 hours so she could nap.

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After being deployed overseas for a year, Daddy's happy to be home to bond with his kids and handle the easier stuff in life - like grocery shopping.

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True love.

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Pedicure time with Daddy.

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After being gone for a week on a ship, Daddy (who's in the Navy) came home exhausted. His autistic son was overjoyed and overwhelmed to have Daddy home. To help him calm down, Daddy got on the floor so they could put beads on pipe cleaners. After working non-stop for five straight days, Daddy wanted almost nothing more than to take a nap. The only thing that he wanted more than rest was to spend some quality time with his son.

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Daddy giving hugs to his adorable little monster.

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Daddy doesn't mess around when he hosts a tea party for his daughters.

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A great moment of Daddy encouraging his son on the field.

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Daddy has all of the tools ready to deliver a quality pedicure.

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Sometimes Daddy's face can become a really comfy pillow.

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Who says carousels are just for kids?

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After work, Daddy was asked to join his daughter in the pool. So he did - with his work clothes still on.

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Dad's strolling.

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Daddy-Daughter nap time.

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Enjoying a cold beverage with Daddy.

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Daddy knows exactly how to style his daughter's 'do.

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Daddy's teaching his little man the joys of cooking.

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Because Daddies create the best trick shots.

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Because there's no nail salon quite like Daddy's.

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Daddy giving his newborn baby some nourishment and love.

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Not to mention having (and being) a loving Daddy is good for your health.

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If you loved these photos, make sure you follow Daddy Doin' Work on Instagram! You can also visit DaddyDoinWork.com to buy fun t-shirts and read Doyin's blog.