Because love doesn’t always follow a traditional script.

In Belgium, Father’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of June.
But for many families, it’s not a simple date.

Some kids have two dads.
Some live with just their mom.
Some are raised by a grandparent, a sibling, or someone who stepped in with love.

And yes — sometimes these moments bring up big questions, especially from little ones:

“Who should I make the card for?”
“Can I have two celebrations?”
“Do I have to celebrate Father’s Day if I don’t have a dad?”

🌱 Real Families, Real Stories

Here at Badaboo, we live these questions too.

Renata, one of our beloved team members (and the original badamama ❤️), is a solo mom by choice.
Her daughter is growing up surrounded by love, curiosity, and a strong, joyful woman as her guide.

But every year, when Father’s Day approaches, the questions come.
And for a long time, they hurt.

The good news? Renata’s daughter’s school has shifted to celebrating Family Day instead.
And that small change made a huge difference.

Because when we open space to honor all kinds of families, no one feels left out.

💛 Love Is a Verb

At Badaboo, we believe that what makes someone a “parent” isn’t biology — it’s presence.

It’s:

• Bedtime stories,
• Snacks in the backpack,
• Last-minute costumes for school,
• And endless hugs.

So whether your child has one parent, two, or a whole village around them —
this day is yours to celebrate.

🛶 Our Father’s Day Giveaway: Come Paddle With Your Person!

This year, we’re giving away a kayak experience, because we believe shared moments matter more than any gift.

Who will you bring?
Your dad? Your co-parent? Your auntie who’s always there?
A friend who’s like family?

It’s up to you — and your heart. 💙

🎁 What’s Included:

• A relaxing kayak tour in [location], full of fresh air, giggles, and connection.

✨ How to Enter:

1. Follow @badaboo.fun and @dobberlife
2. Like our giveaway post
3. Tag the person you’d love to share this with

📚 How to Talk About Family Diversity With Kids

We’ve put together a few lovely book recommendations to help open up the conversation at home:

• The Great Big Book of Families – Mary Hoffman
• A Family is a Family is a Family – Sara O’Leary
• And Tango Makes Three – Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell
• Julian is a Mermaid – Jessica Love
• Stella Brings the Family – Miriam B. Schiffer (a favorite in LGBTQ+ family circles)

🌈 From All of Us at Badaboo…

To the solo moms, the dads, the two-mom households, the bonus parents, the grandparents, the caregivers, the patchwork families, and everyone raising kids with love:

Happy Day of the Family.
You deserve to be celebrated. 💛

With all our love,
The Badaboo Team