16 Parents Being Cool

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These parents understand that even Iron Man needs to feel pretty sometimes.

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Cassie McLelland wanted to make sure her son, Caleb, was able to celebrate Halloween, and so began the tradition of designing and building awesome costumes that incorporate his wheelchair.

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Sporting events require a long attention span, so this dad knows that dance breaks are a necessity.

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Lilly and Leon Mackie stage scenes from famous movies and TV shows using cardboard boxes and other everyday items, including their baby, Orson. This one is called "Breaking Dad.

5.

This mom knows how to shut people down with a smile.

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Not only does this allow the kid here a way out of being grounded, but it gets some chores done.

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They said it couldn't be done, but this dad found a way to entertain his twins and make a Calvin Hobbes reference

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These parents are awesome because they're proud of their children, whoever they are.

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Not content with the average snowman, this family decided to work a lesson about classic film into a snow day.

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Dad and teacher Nathan Shields creates elaborate, edible illustrations for his children using pancake batter and a squeeze bottle.

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Mom Samantha Lee began creating food scenery to encourage her daughter to eat, and her work has since gained her significant recognition.

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Mom always valued clear and open communication.

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These parents used cardboard, some tape and a lot of patience to create this maze for their little Minotaurs.

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David Laferriere is a designer and illustrator who took to creating these scenes on his kids' lunch bags.

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I hope it's lightweight. Just in case.

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Mom decided she needed to make a cameo.