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Being Dad


There’s no single way to be a great dad. Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Being Dad follows nine fathers across America as they navigate raising children, supporting their families and figuring things out along the way.

From first-time parenting and single fatherhood to growing independence and changing family dynamics, this documentary series explores the moments that shape both children and their dads. Warm, revealing and deeply human, Being Dad celebrates the love at the heart of every family.

Release Year: 2018

Runtime: 40-42 minutes per episode

Rating: TV-14

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