When I was a child, my half-brother was obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends. He used to watch the show, read the books and collect all the engines and tracks. And my dad was always there to add new characters to his collection at Christmas and on his birthday, as well as sit down to play with Thomas and all his friends.
Thomas has been helping kids and dads connect for over 70 years now, so to show some appreciation for all that dads do for us, Thomas and Friends has created some great tips to help you show Dad just how much you care!
Take Time to Show Your Love.
Getting caught up in busy routines, you can often forget to show your appreciation for dad. Make sure you give him a hug every day and let him know that you love him. While this may seem small, it will go a long way in making him feel loved and appreciated.
Have Fun Together.
Try taking the initiative to set a fun activity up for him and the little ones. If he loves baseball, proactively ask to go to the park as a family and throw the ball together. Spending time together doing something he loves will create memories that will last for years to come.
Disconnect to Connect.
It can be easy to spend time together as a family plugged in watching a movie or catching up on your favourite TV shows. But, rather than spending all your time in front of a screen, try setting your littles ones up in a quiet space with dad and their favourite toys. They can have fun building the ultimate Thomas and Friends™ track and dad can share his memories of growing up with Thomas has his best friend!
To help Dad relax a bit while having some fun playtime too, Mattel is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader a Thomas & Friends Turbo Flip Thomas worth $50! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about something you love about your or your child’s dad!
Dads do so much for their children that it’s easy for their own needs to get put aside. So take some time this November to take care of Dad! Not only is it good for him; it will give you a chance to bond with one another too!
Jamie hall says
I love how he treats his kids
Judy Cowan says
I love that my Dad has always been there for me no matter what. He taught me many valuable life lessons!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
My dad was a lovely man who was taken from us much too early at the age of 59. He had a lovely smile, a twinkle in his eye and had a great sense of humour. He’d tell us kids tall stories at the dining table and mum would get annoyed about it since we stopped eating. We always believed his tall stories and it was years until we realised they were fabricated. He didn’t have an easy life and usually worked 12 hrs a day but still managed to have fun and enjoy his family.
ophelia says
My dad has been with me through the good and tough times in my life. I really look up to him!
Jeannie says
I love how my dad thinks. With my dad, there’s no “I can’t do it”. He has this amazing ability to think outside of the box when thinking within the box doesn’t work. He is one of the most creative person I know.
Sherry K says
My Dad could always make anything, it was fun.
Stephanie LaPlante says
I love my father’s strength and determination. With that, he beat bladder and prostate cancer.
salexis says
I love my dad because he is calm and loving and kind and generous!
Sunshine G says
I love how meticulous my husband is – things get done right the first time!
Holly MacRitchie says
I love that my child’s dad is so caring and thoughtful!
Erinn Lishman says
I love that my dad would do anything for me- from watching my three crazy kids so I can run errands, to getting my tires changed on my car, even at 31 years old! LOVE HIM!
kathy downey says
My childs Dad is a stong forgiving man,who stood by me during the last 23 years of illness,who did everything for our daughter for months and months when i could not get out of bed when my illness was at its worst.
Jonnie says
I love my father’s generosity. He will do anything for his kids and nearly anything for most other people.
Belinda McNabb says
How silly he can be!
Silvia D says
the kids dad is funny and caring.
Lynda Cook says
I loved my dad and was his little girl, boy did he spoil me!!! I miss him everyday, but now I get to watch the love between my grandkids and their father, and they truly love their daddy!!
Cheryl says
I love how much my husband adores the kids, he loves having fun with them and making them smile
LisaM says
My dad spends so much time with my son that it’s really quite amazing. THere’s so much we can have Q try because of this. Swimming lessons in the afternoon, singing after school while we’re still at work. His patience is amazing.
charityk says
i like that he is there for the kids
Angie Andrews says
He loves to play with the kids and be silly with them
Jenny says
I love that my Dad has always been there for me
DebP says
I like that my husband has always been there for my son.
Wendy hutton says
My Dad was a kind caring man, he was always there for us no matter what. He had 10 kids but treated us all equally.
CArole Dube says
My husband is the best Dad, he would do anything for our children and grand children. He is strong, funny and very nice!
lori b says
I love my husband as a dad as he is always teaching the boys the positive side of things.
missbobloblaw says
I like that my kids dad spends time with her one on one. 🙂
rondah says
I love how he sets a good example for his children
Rene says
My dad and I used to give each other foot rubs and drink sleepytime tea together. Those are great memories.
Carol Denny says
What I loved about my dad was that he was always helping people.
SueSueper says
I love that my dad was always kind, always had a smile on his face.
Chandra O"Connor says
my hubby nothing since he left us, but my dad was an amazing dad wish he was around to kick some ass. lol
Holly Caulfield says
His patience and fun loving spirit. His desire to be involved in every aspect of his child’s life.
Amber Y says
I love that he will always make time no matter what.
Doreen Lamoureux says
The father of my three boys is strong, confident and gosh, he is so good at problem solving. I love those qualities.
Pam says
My son’s Dad is a fountain of knowledge. He can talk about any subject and share that with us.
Christina D says
My children’s father (my fiancĂ©) is so aweosme because he gets down and has fun with them and always works his hardest to provide for our family so I can stay home with them. I see the joy in his eyes and how much he loves them and in turn it makes me love him more.
Rosanne Robinson says
My Dad has 8 children and 19 grandchildren, he loved having all of his family get together to celebrate every special occasion, but sadly he passed away 5 years ago and we all miss him deeply.
Sarah Stickney says
my husband can be very silly with our son
Lisa H says
I love that my husband when my husband does yardwork with our son (4 years old) even if it takes longer. So cute.
Nicole B says
That he always takes time with the kids to involve them in whatever he is doing
andrea amy says
I loved everything about my Dad. He was so selfless and giving and just a great person. He passed in 2007, I miss him every single second of every single day and feel sorry for my youngest 3 kids that they never got the chance to know him or have memories of him.
Louise Gilbert says
my son is a great dad. He has two girls and has a full time job working 12 +hours aday and He still take his girls shopping, hair dresser, ect….. and plus has time for his wife.
Bailey Dexter says
I love that no matter what or when he is always there for me & the kids!
tracey johnson says
I love my dad’s love of music
Caroline M. says
I love how he loves to play with our children and he completely forgets the time.
Tanis says
I love my husband because he plays with our son and has so much fun with him! He’s a great listener, caring and does a lot for our family!
Debbie P says
I love that my Dad is always willing to help me and I love taking time to play cards with him.
Juliee Fitze says
My Dad was a fighter and never gave up, after he was in an accident in his 30’s and was left blind from it he keep on fighting. There was nothing he won’t try.
Florence C says
My dad was a great but it was always ask mom. He made sure we had everything we needed. He would never set to eat until we all had our dinner of our plates first. We all had fun on camping trips with him every summer.
Terri O'Donnell says
My dad is amazing and he has been a wonderful role model to my son since his father walked out on us a year ago