The World's Best Dad: A fill-in keepsake from me, to you, for us (1)

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In my opinion, you are doing the hardest job in the world – being an awesome dad, while dealing with the world’s toughest “clients”, a teenage daughter and a teenage son. Fathering makes a man, whatever his standing in the eyes of the world, feel strong and good and important, just as he makes his child feel loved and valued.

Going to imaginary places with your children, building lego empires, or transporting yourself back in time to the days of the cowboys and Indians can make you the best dad in the eyes of your kid. Nothing can make one so happily exhilarated or so frightened: it’s a solid lesson in the limitations of self to realize that your heart is running around inside someone else’s body.If you're mean to your own parent, then your children will see that it's okay to be mean to them or other people because you do it. I think we’re at a crossroads in terms of how we view fathers,” says Anna Machin, an anthropologist and author of The Life of Dad, a book on modern fathering. These facts for kids will also blow their minds - maybe even more than the stream of jokes they've been laughing their heads of at. From an early age, teach your children to do things for themselves, gradually letting them be more independent as they grow older. A girl who spends time with a loving father grows up knowing she deserves to be treated with respect by boys, and what to look for in a husband.

A great dad joke is almost always a variation on the pun — a punchline that’s both super ridiculous and cerebrally obscure. Visit a typical weekday baby group in even a relatively progressive neighbourhood in London, however, and the picture quickly changes. Letting them see your less-than-ideal relationship with their parent will make them stressed and confused. If you don't make time for yourself, you won't be able to relax, recharge your batteries, and give your kids the time and attention they deserve. You have to tell your child that if he wants to be treated like an adult, he has to act like an adult.If you have more than one child, then you should make time to see each child individually, so your unique relationships can develop. The Truffle Hound Gourmet Truffle Hot Sauce is handmade from scratch with all-natural ingredients, like organic ghost pepper and chile de arbol, and has no preservatives, gums, sugar, colors, or soy. Sharing a meal together (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) can be an important part of healthy family life.

Kathy holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Psychology from The University of Minnesota and a Masters degree in Education and Instructional Design from The University of Washington. Part of the argument that I’ve been trying to make for the past 45 years is that actually, no, there are multiple important factors,” says Lamb.

Boasting an encyclopaedic knowledge on all things TV, celebrity and royals, career highlights include working at HELLO! This one sounds corny, but it should be at the center of your dad operating philosophy: above all, show your children love. Let them see you doing the dishes, cleaning the counters, and vacuuming the carpet, and they'll want to help out too. If your children think that you may get violent, they will shut down and won't want to be around you. If these make you wither, wait until you read about the worst Christmas cracker jokes of all time - we think dads have definitely taken some inspiration from these corkers, for the following award winning wisecracks.