The Cool Dad’s Guide to Father’s Day

If you follow Fatherly’s Instagram handle, you may notice that we’ve been talking to a number of cool dads lately. We start by asking them about some of the little things that bring us the most joy, like the best movie to watch with your kid (among the answers, The Princess Bride, Zootopia, Sketch, Hook ), the clothing they’re passionate about (black t-shirts, black button downs, and Jordan 1s are popular) and the music we blast for our kids (from Michal Jackson to Nirvana, Chance the Rapper to The Lone Bellow) But look past these small insights and you’ll find successful men who are eager to talk about their kids. The variety of responses show how every dad has their own take, their unique philosophy about being a good man, a strong partner, and a great parent. It also shows how much solidarity there is in being a dad. Max Holloway , the dominant UFC fighter says he believes in being strict, but “it’s not just me being hard on him and busting his chops, but also encouraging him and telling him he did a good job.” Tony Hale , who needs no introduction if you’re a fan of Toy Story , Arrested Development , or Veep, admits he was more of a helicopter parent, one whose kids—now in college—know that, "Hey, when you need me, I'm always going to be here.” Colton Underwood , the former reality star and pro football player is serious about the job: “I have the responsibility that he grows up to be a great human being that does good in the world.” While Maurice Edu , who you’ve no…