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Andy Cohen needs look no further than his own 5-year-old son when he needs a good hype man. The Bravo host took son Ben to a newsstand recently to check out his New York Magazine cover, and his reaction was pretty incredible. Admittedly, it was a lot of his dad’s face all over since it sort of looked like that was the only magazine for sale but still. Ben had a fit of the giggles over it and really could not seem to get over seeing his dad’s face everywhere. It was truly the sweetest.
Cohen was profiled for this month’s New York Magazine in “Andy Cohen vs. The Housewives” all about his ever-evolving relationship with the Real Housewives franchise. After the magazine came out on newsstands, he took his son Ben, who he is raising as a single dad along with 2-year-old daughter Lucy, to check it out with him.
“Daddy!” Ben said in a video shared on Instagram as his dad filmed the covers. The father and son could be seen in the reflection, with Ben riding on his dad’s shoulders. The little boy giggled as Cohen said, “Is that so funny, huh?”
“That’s you dad!” Ben continued, laughing excitedly.
When Cohen asked his son, “Can you believe it?” Ben laughed harder and replied, “I can’t! Daddy, so funny! I think a lot of people like those books!”
“Daddy!” Ben continued in amazement. “Daddy, there’s so many. Daddy, that’s you! Daddy, that was all your fault so much, and now it’s on the books!”
Cohen captioned the happy video, “Took Ben to the newsstand and he basically had the same reaction I did!”
Little Ben has been known to shout his dad out in the past, so perhaps his reaction shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. Earlier this year, Cohen shared a story about Ben greeting other passengers on a flight by saying, “Everybody meet my dad, Andy Cohen” like a truly supportive little hype man.
Although that being said, Ben has known to turn on his dad’s fans if he’s not in the mood to chat. Which was exactly what happened when a fan asked Cohen for a photo while the two were out enjoying a day together this spring. Ben pulled out his big scary monster voice and said “Get out of here!” to the fan, which he had been threatening to do that day.
So you really don’t always know what you’re going to get with Ben Cohen. Fortunately his dad’s big cover reveal brought out the best in him.
Jennifer Garner’s family has hit a new milestone. Now that her 12-year-old son Samuel has finished out his school year, she no longer has any children in elementary school. And while it is probably a real emotional milestone for the mom personally, she chose to use this moment to reach out to the people who made a huge difference in her kids’ lives for the past 13 years — their elementary school teachers. The 13 Going On 30 star wrote a beautiful tribute to honor teachers everywhere, and to thank her own kids’ teachers for “caring about my children with me” in particular.
Garner, who shares Samuel with ex-husband Ben Affleck along with 15-year-old Seraphina and 18-year-old Violet, took to Instagram on Thursday with a special message for her kids’ teachers. “Dearest Teachers,” her note began, “Thank you for caring about my children with me. Thank you for disciplining my kids when they’ve needed it and for offering more hugs than some children receive in a lifetime. Thank you for all of the hard work that goes into having high expectations, for buckling down and teaching them the discomfort and joy of tolerating frustration toward a greater good.”
She went on to thank teachers for “choosing to study and become educators and for doing your job with your whole heart,” before going on to add that nothing is “more noble than teaching children.”
Garner captioned the post with some extra “gratitude for our wonderful family elementary school at the end of 13 years together applies to all educators: thank you for doing what you do. And congratulations to all the mamas out there with kids moving from one phase to the next.”
Several teachers responded to Garner’s message on Instagram, with one person writing, “This is why you’re one in a million. Thank you from a teacher who loves her job and has found immense joy in caring for my students.” Another teacher wrote, “We (teachers) need more parents like you!”
The end of the school year is a big one this time around for Jennifer Garner and her family. Not only is Samuel the last of her kids to leave elementary school, her daughter Violet just graduated from high school. An event that left her in an absolute puddle of tears on Instagram as she prepares for her oldest child to leave the nest in the near future.
That’s a lot of change for one year, but Jennifer Garner is handling it (mostly) like a champ.
When it comes to great TV dads, the competition is stiff, but we’re very confident in saying that in a crowded field, Bluey’s dad, Bandit, stands heads and shoulders (and tails) above the rest. Funny, playful, and yet thoughtful and sensitive, there are so many times as a parent I’ve thought “Man, I can’t hold a candle to this cartoon dog.” But what are Bandit’s best parenting moments? That’s a tough one.
For starters, Bluey has aired more than 150 episodes — all killer no filler — and Bandit is featured prominently in most of them. And it makes sense: Joe Brumm, the series creator and chief writer, is a dad of two himself and based elements of Bandit on himself and his experiences as a parent. So he’s close to the character and the subject matter.
But what we love most about the character isn't the fact that we can only aspire to his patience and fun. It’s that he’s always teaching important lessons to his daughters and, more importantly, learning from them as well. He’s not perfect. Remember the time he was too rough with Bingo? Or the time he threw a whole bunch of Bluey'‘s drawings in the garbage? But he’s always becoming more perfect along the way, and here are some of our very favorite Bandit moments.
When he taught Bluey tenacity.
— Disney+
In “Bike,” Bluey is frustrated that learning to ride her bike isn’t going as well as she’d like. Bandit, however, doesn’t try to help her. Instead, he directs her attention to a bunch of younger kids on the playground, each struggling with their own tasks. In observing them, they see the little ones find creative ways to solve their problems through persistence, a valuable lesson for any kid learning to ride a bike.
And to think: all he had to do was sit there and watch...
When he introduced his kids to the beauty of nature.
— Disney+
When Bandit brings Bluey, Bingo, and their friend Mackenzie to the playground, they get bored of the same old games and equipment relatively quickly. So he decides to go behind the playground to the creek, a lovely spot he used to go as a kid.
Bluey is skeptical of all the nature at first — so slippery and full of bugs and other animals — but seeing her dad enjoying himself helps her see the beauty in nature. And by the end, she’s gained a new appreciation for the natural world.
When he gave Bluey an important job.
— Disney+
In “Trampoline,” Bandit is torn between going to work and to keep playing all morning with the girls. When he finally pries himself away, Bluey is sad and asks him one more time to stay.
“I have to go do my job, though,” he tells her. “And you have to do yours.”
“What? I don’t have a job,” she replies, confused.
“Yeah you do!”
“Really? What is it?”
“Making up games! ... Making up games is more important than you think.”
And, truly, he’s not wrong! Not only does he encourage Bluey to understand the importance of play but he allows her to not only understand but appreciate the importance of work as well.
When he did daddy drop-off.
— Disney+
Have you ever have one of those mornings where everything seems to be going wrong? You need to have two kids in two different locations at the same time and you’re running late? We’ve all been there, and so too has Bandit in “Daddy Dropoff.” But even though he’s frazzled, he doesn’t let that stop him from being an A+ dad, encouraging Bingo and Bluey with fun and games. Even when he’s already behind schedule, for example, he takes time to play “wind-up Bingo,” pretending to wind her up like a mechanical toy so she can waddle into kindy.
“Dad, if we didn’t play wind-up Bingo just then, would we still be late?” Bluey asks once they’re on their way.
“Well, probably not as late,” he concedes.
“So why did you play it then?”
“Hmm,” he thinks. “I dunno. Just did.”
“But what if you didn’t. What would happen then?”
“Probably nothing I suppose,” he shrugs. “Bingo’d just walk in the door instead... wouldn’t be as fun though.”
Sometimes, you’ve got to take that time to have some fun! And it turns out that wind-up Bingo encourages Bingo to befriend, her BFF Lila.
When he celebrated Stumpfest.
— Disney+
You can tell that even outside of fatherhood, Bandit is a good guy, so we love to see him cut loose and play with his friends (you can’t call it anything else) in “Stumpfest.”
And even when he’s not trying, he’s teaching his children valuable lessons. Seeing him enjoy Stumpfest shows Bluey that even dads like being silly and playing games sometimes.
When he baked Bingo a duck cake.
— Disney+
You may be thinking “Isn’t a duck cake the hardest one in the whole cookbook?”
It is.
But Bandit is determined to do this kind thing for his daughter’s birthday: if Bingo wants a duck cake then a duck cake she shall have. It isn’t easy, but his kindness and helpful attitude inspire Bluey to help him clean up after a failed attempt, and from there the positivity only spreads. It’s an adorably sweet episode and highlights that Bandit makes it look easy even if it isn’t always.
Also, come on: that cake is too cute.
When he tried to be a better dad.
— Disney+
In “Burger Shop,” Bandit is reading a new parenting book. Apparently, he learns, you’re not supposed to tell your children what to do, but rather encourage the children to make good decisions. So when it’s time to get out of the bath and go to bed, he doesn’t give orders, but cheerfully suggests they stop playing and turn in for the night.
You can imagine how well that goes.
Ultimately, he figures out this new strategy isn’t going to work, but we appreciate a dad who takes parenting seriously and is open to trying new ideas to be a better parent.
When he gave Chilli a much-needed 20 minutes.
— Disney+
In “Sheepdog,” Chilli needs 20 minutes. We never learn the precise reason, but I think every parent understands on a deep and personal level. Bandit’s solution? Make it a game, of course: he pretends to be a sheep that Bingo and Bluey have to take care of. And it turns out that caring for a sheep is much harder than either of the girls expected. It’s almost like Bandit is trying to teach them a valuable lesson through play. Go figure!
When he wanted to teach Bluey chess.
— Disney+
In “Chess,” Bandit is determined to teach Bluey how to play. Chilli is skeptical — 7 is a bit young to learn such a complicated game. Bluey seems to prove this theory as she and Bingo use the pieces to play more whimsically imaginative games, to Bandit’s increasing frustration.
It isn’t long before Chilli figures out what’s really behind this sudden desire: smart people play chess, and even though Bluey is just a little “prawn” (pawn) right now, one day she’ll be a queen, and Bandit wants her to be smart and able to take care of herself when he’s not there to protect her.
“Because you’re a good king,” Chilli concludes tenderly.
It’s true.
When he took on “The Sign.”
— Disney+
I think we all remember where we were and how we felt when we watched the very special episode “The Sign” and saw Bandit pull up the hated “For Sale” sign and fling it angrily into the cul-de-sac. (Of course all this was made all the more poignant by Meg “Calypso” Washington’s “Lazarus Drug” playing hauntingly triumphant over the action.) It was heartwarming and tear-inducing to see a grown up realize that, maybe, the best life possible for their kids isn’t the one with more money. Maybe it’s the life you’ve already given them.
Of course, there are dozens, maybe even hundreds of additionally magnificent dad moments from Bandit Heeler. May we as parents one day live up to his greatness.
Rihanna is not pregnant. She knows about the pregnancy rumors and speculation that have been making the rounds on social media, and the mom of two addressed the rumors at the Fenty Hair Launch in Hollywood on Monday night. And of course she brought that trademark humor out to put an end to it, because she is Rihanna after all.
In an interview with E! News, Rihanna shared that she is not, in fact, pregnant. “Can I get my six-pack back first?” she joked on the red carpet. “I don’t think I ever had one but still. Let me go to carnival one summer, please. One summer please!”
The singer shares 2-year-old son RZA and 10-month-old baby boy Riot Rose with boyfriend A$AP Rocky, and after she said she would just like one summer, the interviewer predicted “you’re gonna get pregnant this summer. You better knock on wood.”
It’s important to note that Rihanna did not knock on wood, and she also said she would “not be mad” if she got pregnant this summer. “I would just cry out of pure anxiety for one day. And then I think I’ll just get over it the next.”
While she might not be pregnant with her third child now, Rihanna told Entertainment Tonight that she’s not ruling out the possibility down the road. “You know what, I hope so. I do,” she told the outlet when asked if she wants more kids before doubling down by saying, “I’m not pregnant, if that’s what you’re asking.” Still, the singer admitted, “I would definitely have more kids,” especially if that meant having a daughter.
The mom of two told Extra at that same event, “Everybody is pushing. Look, if I ever get a daughter, I am going to show her so much footage — she’s been talked about forever.” She went on to add when asked if she would like a daughter, “Of course! A spicy little girl would be so fun.”
This isn’t the first time Rihanna has talked about wanting a daughter. In April, she told Interview magazine that she wants “as many [kids] as God wants me to have,” before clarifying, “I don’t know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course if it’s another boy, it’s another boy.”
All we know now is that Rihanna is not pregnant with her third baby. Yet. But she’s not saying no to the possibility in the future.
The loss of a child is one of the most gut-wrenching things that can happen to a person. With such a profound loss in their life, a day devoted to celebrating fatherhood can intensify that heartbreak for dads. Especially for fathers who have children still living who may want to make the day special for him, supporting a dad in his grief on Father’s Day is a delicate dance. Bittersweet is the word that comes to mind.
For dads mourning a miscarriage or stillborn, the loss they feel on Father’s Day can be grieving the time they wish they could have had with their child. They may feel isolated or empty as Father’s Day approaches and dads everywhere begin to make plans for the day. For dads who have lost a child that they had more time with, the day may bring up memories of past Father’s Days and how they used to celebrate.
But, the day is what it is — a holiday to honor all that dads are. A dad who has lost a child is still a dad, so here’s what experts say you can do to support them.
Don’t avoid a grieving dad on Father’s Day.
“First and foremost, it would be to make sure that grieving fathers aren’t alone or avoided for fear of bringing up unpleasant memories of fatherhood,” licensed professional clinical counselor Mike Gallagher tells Romper. “The grief process is different for everyone, but one of the best ways to support a father who’s lost a child is to make sure they know they are important, and that fatherhood didn’t end with the loss of their child.”
If you aren’t someone living with a grieving dad (maybe you’re their friend, coworker, or sibling), reach out to them and see what you can do to support them through Father’s Day.
If you feel comfortable, pick up the phone. “Call instead of texting so you can gauge from their voice how they are doing emotionally and you can take cues from them,” recommends neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez. “If they seem like they want to talk and reminisce or cry, be that outlet for them. If they want a friend to join them on a particular remembrance activity, offer to be there. If they seem not to know what they want, ask how you can make their day better, or ‘How can I support you today?’”
Acknowledge Father’s Day and their role as a dad.
While your gut instinct might be to avoid the hurt that mentioning a dad’s loss or celebrating the day could bring, experts say this strategy could backfire.
“Downplaying the significance of Father’s Day for a grieving father could be sending a message that their experience as a dad, or the loss they are feeling, is insignificant,” Gallagher says. “While we want to honor the grieving process, we don’t want to ignore or extinguish their memories as a father. While Father’s Day might look different without their child, there should still be some ways to honor their love for their child and their role as dad.”
When you speak to a grieving dad about the holiday, you can address their role as a father to show support. “If you know the name of their child, make sure to address their deceased child by name so you don’t come across as impersonal,” Hafeez tells Romper. “If they still have living children, remind them of what a good father they are and how loved they are by their child or children.”
Honor a grieving dad’s child on Father’s Day.
Especially within a family where other children may have lost their sibling and a mother her child, finding a way to honor the loss on Father’s Day can be helpful for everyone involved — dad included.
“One way the rest of the family can support a grieving father is by collaborating with dad to create a new tradition to honor the child they lost,” Gallagher says. “Maybe go to a shared fishing spot, spend time on a hike they used to share together. While their deceased child is no longer able to be there physically, they still may be able to feel connected to them through a shared experience or memory.”
There are a ton of ways to do this, so brainstorm together as a family and see what Dad is actually up for.
“You can do something kind together in the name of the child. It could be a monetary donation, volunteering together, or doing a project for a neighbor,” Hafeez says. “Celebrate something together that the deceased child loved. For example, maybe the child was a baseball fan, you can all go out to a ball game. If it’s not too painful, you can watch old home movies or go through photo albums together.”
A grieving dad might also just need to get his mind off of his loss for the day. Even if you engage in activities that honor their child, you can also pair that with something fun for Dad if he’s up for it. “If you know that there is something Dad loves that never fails to make him laugh or hold his concentration, engage him in that activity for Father’s Day to take his mind off his grief,” Hafeez suggests.
How to say "Happy Father's Day" to a dad who lost a child
Though Hafeez recommends calling, you may still want to wish a grieving dad a “Happy Father’s Day” in a card, by email, or by text. This could be especially true if they have multiple children and will be celebrating the day with them despite grieving the loss of a child. Clearly, they may not feel “happy,” but you can still express the sentiment and your well wishes with words.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
I know today is hard, but we are wishing you all the best this Father’s Day.
Holding you close to my heart this Father’s Day.
Praying for comfort for you today on Father’s Day.
Thinking of you this Father’s Day.
Remembering your sweet baby this Father’s Day. May your day be filled with love.
Despite the heaviness of the day, I wanted to reach out to wish you a Happy Father’s Day.
I hope you feel loved this Father’s Day.
There is no right or wrong way to spend Father’s Day, so I hope you’re getting the healing day you deserve.
Ask Dad what he needs on Father’s Day
If you want to make a plan for Father’s Day, keep dad and his needs centered. It’s better to ask him what he’s OK with than to assume he feels any certain way about making new memories, especially when it comes to honoring a lost child on Father’s Day.
“The key would be to allow dad to share in this process of creating a new tradition, rather than deciding for dad,” Gallagher says. “This wouldn’t just allow Dad to remember their child, but also remind them of the support they still have.”
While Hafeez explains that a dad whose pain is still quite raw may need more space than others on Father’s Day (especially when a loss is recent), she suggests asking what the dad prefers when it comes to observing the holiday.
“A father of a deceased child will, no doubt, be aware of Father’s Day approaching,” Hafeez tells Romper. “Not speaking about it is just keeping the elephant in the room. When in doubt, simply ask what would make that person most comfortable in terms of observing the day.”
Experts:
Dr. Sanam Hafeez, neuropsychologist in NYC and Columbia University faculty member
I love Father’s Day. I love the way my girls get so excited to celebrate, sure, but I really love when I get to write something to my husband and make sure he knows how loved and valued he is. Father’s Day is obviously a day to speak to our own fathers and share that love, but celebrating Father’s Day when you’re a mom and have a great partner helping you raise your kids is kind of the best. With some sweet and funny Father’s Day Instagram captions for your partner, you can really let them — and your feed — know just how important they are.
But these Father’s Day Instagram captions can also work if you’re writing a message in a card or adding some kind of inscription to a photo book. These are short and get to the point, but there are both sweet and funny options available. So depending on what kind of mood your partner is in or how he feels about Father’s Day, you’re sure to find an Instagram caption to make him feel loved and celebrated.
Sweet Father’s Day Instagram Captions for Your Partner
Pair these Father’s Day Instagram captions with sweet family photos or ones of your partner running around with the kids, throwing them in the pool, rocking them to sleep — the memories you’ll want to keep forever.
You’re the only dad I can imagine for our little crew. I’m so grateful you’re theirs and mine. Happy Father’s Day.
Happy Father’s Day to the dad full of patience, love, and joy for his little family.
No, really — what would we do without you? So happy to celebrate the best dad for our kids.
If it’s true that children choose their parents, our babies are the smartest ones in the world for picking you.
Happy Father’s Day, my love. You make me a better parent, and I’m so grateful to raise this family with you.
Thank you for being our funny space, our cozy space, our safe space. Happy Father’s Day.
I hope you feel all the love in the world today because you sure deserve it.
Nobody in the world could be a better dad to our kiddos than you. We’re so grateful for you.
Happy Father’s Day to the most selfless dad in the world.
Thank you for giving me these babies and for making yourself into a phenomenal dad.
You pick us up when we’re down, you pull us back down when we’ve gone too far — no matter what, your arms are around us. So thankful for you.
I didn’t think I could love you more, and then I saw you become a daddy. Happy Father’s Day.
You make fatherhood look effortless. You were born for this role, and I’m so glad I get to bear witness to this love. Happy Father’s Day.
Funny Father’s Day Instagram Captions for Your Partner
These Father’s Day Instagram captions go great with the photos of your partner being silly with your kids — the ones of him smelling their feet and pretending to faint or everyone all decked out in Star Wars costumes and lightsabers in hand.
Happy Farter’s Day! I mean... father’s.
Happy Father’s Day to the man who needs no introduction because he’s probably asleep on the couch. We love you!
I don’t need Maury to tell you you’re the father, but just in case: Happy Father’s Day! You *are* the father.
What did the daddy tomato say to the baby tomato? Ketchup. Happy Father’s Day!
You’re the best dad in the world because we know you’d love to play golf today (and every day), but you’re just as happy here at home. If only we could get the kids to yell, “Fore!” before they hit you in the nuts.
Happy Father’s Day you absolute pull-my-finger, dad-joker, blast-your-embarrassing-music-in-the-carpool-lane, one-of-a-kind dad.
Raising kids may be a thankless job with terrible hours, but at least the pay sucks. Happy Father’s Day!
Thanks for all that sperm. You made a great kid and became a great dad. Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day to a beast of a human whose farts can clear a room and make our kids laugh. You’re kind of the best.
Hey, thanks for knocking me up!
Turns out you were just using my uterus to build your own little frat house of wild people who adore you. I guess it’s worth it. Happy Father’s Day.
Actually, this is your circus, and these are your monkeys. Happy Father’s Day to our ringleader.
Movie & TV Quotes for Father’s Day Instagram Captions for Your Partner
And sometimes, the best way to share how you really feel about your partner as a dad is through their favorite movies and TV shows. These Instagram captions pay homage to some great parenting moments in pop culture.
“And I shall call him... Mini-Me.” Happy Father’s Day to the OG. Thanks for all the Mini-Yous.
“I am your father” may be the only thing you and Darth Vader have both said to your children. But our kids seemed a little happier to know about it than Luke did. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the galaxy!
I wish I had a “Best Dad” Dundie to give you. You’ll always beat Jim Halpert in my book.
“When you’re a kid, you assume your parents are soulmates. Mine are gonna be right about that.” — Pam Beesly, and also me. I’m so grateful to be your soulmate and to raise these babies with you.
You’re the Phil Dunphy to my Claire Pritchett Dunphy and our kids are the luckiest.
“I'm your father. It is my job to protect you. It’s a job I refuse to quit, and at which I can’t afford to fail.” — Uncle Phil, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Thanks for growing up to have big Uncle Phil energy. We love you so much.
No matter which way you go, these Father’s Day Instagram captions are a great way to celebrate your partner and let him know how much you and your kids love and value him. The holiday can be a tough one for many, but if you have a partner who deserves all the Father’s Day love, be sure to give it to him.
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Prince William, future King of England and President of the Football Association, spent time with England’s national soccer team on Monday ahead of their departure for the the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament in Germany later this week. The Prince of Wales wanted to offer his well wishes to England’s team as a fan, but also had a bit of advice for them. Not his own advice, but words of wisdom from his 6-year-old son Prince Louis. Who knew just what to tell the soccer players to help them on their road to success?
The dad of three told the soccer team that he had asked his children — Louis, 10-year-old Prince George and 9-year-old Princess Charlotte — if they had any advice before the big tournament. “The best bit of advice I got was to eat twice the amount you normally would eat!” Prince William told the squad per People. He went on to add that the advice had him conjuring up “visions of you running around with massive great tummies. So maybe take my youngest’s advice with a pinch of salt, particularly around the physio team.”
I disagree with Prince William about Prince Louis’s advice. It’s actually quite sound. Open Goaaal recommends a game day diet consisting of a hearty breakfast, lots of protein, and plenty of snacks throughout the day. So perhaps not twice the amount that Prince Louis recommended, but he was on the right track. Pretty impressive for a 6-year-old.
Of course, it’s important to remember that Prince Louis is 6, so his advice might ultimately just be self-serving more than it is based on any kind of research. Perhaps he’s thinking of his own sports days and all of the extra snacks he can get if he encourages this line of thinking with his dad. Certainly, the youngest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton has loads of energy he needs to burn. Fortunately, he’s very good at doing so: a daily bounce on the backyard trampoline and a relaxing drive around the palace property in his toy car have served him well so far, and he surely needs lots of food to keep that energy up. So maybe England’s soccer team should heed his advice without that grain of salt after all.
