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A Father’s Important Role Since women carry babies for nine months, give birth and are credited for a large portion of the early parenting role, a mother’s role is in the spotlight much more than a father’s. As moms, it is important for us to recognize how vital dads are in our kids’ lives. So, let’s take a moment to put the spotlight on dads. Fathers provide balance. While both parents can essentially “do” all of the same things, moms and dads naturally balance one another out—and we’re not just talking about traditional gender roles. We are naturally attracted to people who balance us out in life, and this applies to parenthood too. It may be that one parent is more...