A very happy father’s day to all father’s celebrating this day that recognises fathers.
Today DIYFather was invited to attend and be involved in a Father’s Day celebration held at Capitol E, Civic Square, Wellington.

The event was organised by Jigsaw and supported by, Capitol E!, Wellington Rugby Lions, Classic Hits and DIYFather.

Entertainment came by a one man Pirate Show, thank you Captain Fearless Fickletummy for a very entertaining morning.

Special guest Cory Jane from the Wellington Lions. ... read more >>

Have some swashbuckling family fun with Captain Fearless Fickletummy and Jigsaw Family Services at a free pirate show celebrating Dads this Fathers Day, Sunday 7th September at Capital E! in Wellington.

The fun begins at 10.30am when children can draw pictures about their dads, then at 11am catch the free pirate show. ... read more >>

Man - some guys out there are getting really sophisticated with their Father's Day messages. Pretty cool, huh? I hope that's not another LonelyGirl15 thing Hollywood is trying to pull on us ... who are you "indiestopmotion"? :-)

-Stef

It's June 15th and that means for all the dads in the US - HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

Despite all the disappointing messages about what to give dads on father's day (see earlier posts) every now and then we receive a little gem from an organisation that has actually thought about fathers and kids on fathers day. Here's an example from the Ad Council:

So roll with it dads everywhere - take time to be a a dad today!

-Stef

We recently found out about a reminder service for gits called SomeoneSpoilMe.com. A good idea? Certainly. The site is well put together and features daily gift ideas as well as a reminder service (although the navigation is a bit cumbersome and it seems there are still a few bugs left to tidy up). The site design and imagery is clearly targetting women - which is fine of course. Unfortunately Father's Day (in the US) seems to bring out the worst in stereotypes and generalisations about what fathers like and someonespoilme.com is no different in their approach. So they end up being another site that strengthens the image of fathers as the "dim-witted parent who is really only good for bringing home the bacon (see below)".

Example of the day from someonespoilme.com:

"Cheers to Dad! (Posted Monday 9 June 08) ... read more >>

An article was submitted to DIYFather by one of the many mother's sites online. The article is dedicated to fathers on their special day "Father's Day".

However this article in my view is not dedicated to men or even written for men as an audience but rather an attempt to be-little men as fathers to their female readers.

...These were just two examples of the fathers in the animal kingdom. Fathers I mean human fathers this time; have more responsibilities towards their kids and they strive to fulfil them in a rather clumsy way [no offense dads!]just to please their little ones, which is admirable and cute most of the time I should say… so in order to appreciate them in a special way Father's day is celebrated every third Sunday of the month of June...read the whole article

But then why send it to DIYFather??? clearly DIYFather is a site solely dedicated to Men as Fathers, so mothers really think it is acceptable to belittle our abilities as fathers? ... read more >>

In celebration of Father's Day, the filmmakers behind the "Evolution of Dad" documentary project filmed close to 150 people around New York City, talking about their dads. The interviews are touching, funny and sometimes heartbreaking. We hope you enjoy the videos and share them with those you care about this Father's Day.

It may not be Father's Day today, but as a father it is great to hear the appreciation and love for fathers.

Call your father

Warm Regards

- Eric

In celebration of Father's Day, the filmmakers behind the "Evolution of Dad" documentary project filmed close to 150 people around New York City, talking about their dads. The interviews are touching, funny and sometimes heartbreaking. We hope you enjoy the videos and share them with those you care about this Father's Day.

It may not be Father's Day today, but as a father it is great to hear the appreciation and love for fathers.

Call your father

Warm Regards

- Eric

The team at DIYFather wish all dads in New Zealand and Australia a happy Father's Day! Today is your day - we hope you can spend it with your kids and family.

Interestingly, Wikipedia defines this day as follows:

Father's Day is a secular celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and parenting by males, and to honor and commemorate fathers and forefathers. Father's Day is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide and typically involves gift-giving to fathers and family-oriented activities.

Only New Zealand and Australia celebrate father's day today (first Sunday in September). Most countries celebrate it on the 3rd Sunday in June.

Whatever the date - it's great to see dads all over the world celebrating it!