Who is the best father of the world?

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June 16, 2019 / 10:16 AM / CBS NEWS

Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Photographer Dave Engledow calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures to prove it.

Since the birth of his daughter, his photos feature Dave and Alice (now 8) and his signature trophy mug. Together, they're behind more than 150 photos and three books.

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

"I liked the idea of having the ironic superlative of the 'world's best father' mug in all the pictures, while at the same time doing things that I personally was trying to avoid doing as a new father," Engledow told "Sunday Morning" correspondent Nikki Batiste.

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

The snapshots serve as a reminder for all dads out there, as Engledow said: "My own biggest fear as a parent is being distracted, you know, staring at my phone or the television and missing her growing up. A lot of the photographs [are] a reminder to myself, like, to put the phone down and watch the kid grow up. I don't always achieve that goal, but that's one of my goals."

World's Best Father

Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

The Tenth Apple

Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

Yabba Dabba Do

Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow with Alice and mom Jen, a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel.

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Alice has been the star of Engledow's books, including his latest, "The Little Girl Who Wanted to Be Big."

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

Dave Engledow and Alice. 

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Who is the best father of the world?
Dave Engledow

For more info: 

Dave Engledow, "World's Best Father" (Instagram)
"The Little Girl Who Wanted to Be Big" by Dave Engledow (HarperCollins), in Hardcover, available via Amazon

David Morgan

David Morgan is a senior editor at CBSNews.com and cbssundaymorning.com.

Who is the greatest Father of all time?

1. Charlemagne. King of the Franks and emperor of the Romans in the late eight and early ninth centuries, Charlemagne had 20 children, some with wives and others with concubines. He insisted that they all receive a thorough education, including the girls.

What is known as Father?

Definition of father. noun. a male parent. a father-in-law, stepfather, or adoptive father. any male ancestor, especially the founder of a family or line; progenitor.

How can I be the best father?

Parenting Tips for Dads: Being an Engaged, Supportive & Loving Father.
Spend time with your child. ... .
Discipline with love and positive parenting. ... .
Be your childs role model. ... .
Earn the right to be heard. ... .
Be your childs teacher. ... .
Eat together as a family. ... .
Read to your child. ... .
Respect the other parent of your child..

What is Father's love?

There are so many things a father's love gives and so many things that a lack of it destroys. I believe that God gives us the greatest example of a father's love. His love is sacrificial, patient, kind, humble, honest, forgiving, faithful, and selfless. It is constant and unchanging.