16 Dad Influencers With Fun, Heartwarming Content

Let’s face it; parenthood can be difficult. It can seem like a rollercoaster ride, with moments of sheer joy and other times filled with stress and exhaustion. Fatherhood is no different – it has its own particular challenges. That’s why we decided to take a closer look at some of the top dad influencers on social media today. These inspiring men have one thing in common: they love to share advice gleaned from their own parenting experiences via an array of popular networks.

Follow these dad influencers for heartwarming content

Lex Valishvili

Lex is a married father of five kids. He is a full-time digital experience designer during the day and runs a parenting blog posting on Instagram. He shares his thoughts about parenting, life hacks, his experience working from home with kids, and product reviews. The hands-on dad is no stranger to baking with his kids, shopping for the family, or cleaning to eliminate those funky garbage disposal smells.

Michael B.

With 62.8K followers on TikTok, Michael has built a following on optimism. As “the CEO of Positivity,” Michael is an adoring husband and playful, engaged dad. Whether he’s doing a series of pushups with intermittent claps or helping his daughter learn to walk, this dad of two shares many aspects of parenting.

David Gomez

Although most of David’s posts are funny — like his posts about trying to nap when you have kids — there are a few serious moments on his TikTok. There’s a post about the importance of therapy and staying healthy when you’re balancing work and parenting. But he has plenty of sweet posts, too, like David admitting he cried the first time his older daughter slept in her own bed.

Robert Knop

Robert keeps 21.3K followers on Twitter entertained by tweeting about the hilarity of parenthood — something the Huffington Post already knew. From staying up until 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to parenting toddlers, the father of twin boys has been recognized for his humor on the “Today Show,” BuzzFeed, and Parents Magazine. Whether he’s sharing stories of his 13-year-old twins’ behavior or retweeting relatable parenting humor, Robert’s tweets are entertaining.

Jason Linton

In what are arguably some of the most endearing fatherhood-related posts on TikTok, Jason combines music, video, and text to create content for his 12.9 million followers. There are also funny videos, like the one where he channels his inner Doofenshmirtz with his daughter Lilli.  But the best moments are the videos that include the playful moments with any of his kids dancing in the background.

Justin Baldoni 

One of the fastest ways to understand Justin is to tell you he wrote “Man Enough; Undefining My Masculinity” and “Boys Will Be Human.” Reflecting the anti-toxic masculinity message of his books, his Instagram content is equally refreshing and entertaining. Whether he’s deep in adoration for his wife, sharing experiences with his father, or talking openly about anxiety and therapy, Justin is never afraid to be honest, silly or vulnerable.

Chris Kyle

You may recognize Chris from the viral post showing him seated at his 18-month-old daughter’s kitchen play set, giving a review of her “restaurant.” He’s since gone viral, being featured on the “Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” among others. His Instagram is full of experiences he shares with his daughter as they travel and wear stylish matching outfits. And despite the jokes about only looking out for himself, he has a daughter, Ava, who is always in good hands with her dad.

Kenny Deuss

When Kenny’s partner went to work, she asked him to send photos of their daughter, Alix, to ensure she was safe. But the jokester dad decided to prank his girlfriend by Photoshopping images to make it look like Alix was in constant peril. The account became so popular that he continued the tradition of fake danger with his second daughter, Aster. There are (altered) images of Alix skateboarding down a rail and a seagull carrying Aster away, among other hysterical setups.

Tom Fletcher

As a father of three, it’s hard to imagine how Tom finds time to play the guitar, write children’s books, and appear on the BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing.” It’s a lot to manage, especially while his wife, who is also a successful author. But the dad is adamant about making time for his family. He takes them out for ice skating, pizza, and the theater; gives shoulder rides, and enjoys weekly movie nights. 

Joe Swash

Joe might be a presenter and actor, but he doesn’t need to pretend to have fun with his family. His 1.9 million Instagram followers have seen him go on a family bike ride, skate and play at the ice rink, and get wet and wild at an aqua bounce park. But some of his most-liked social media posts are just the precious moments spent cuddling in bed with his kids or sitting on the floor playing with toys.

Bryce Tueller

Popular on Instagram for sharing his all-American family experiences with more than 257K followers, Bryce is the ultimate dad influencer. From ballet and football to cooking and traveling, Bryce’s family of six stays busy. The dad of four and Marketplace creator often shares posts of trending challenges with his children as they laugh and share experiences.

Jimmy Sweeney

As a dad influencer, Jimmy uses his TikTok to share his experiences as he preps to travel with a toddler. From sharing tips and tricks to traveling with younger children to posting his favorite drinks at Disney World, the Marketplace creator has gained over 20.7K followers. His posts of his toddler traveling and exploring the world with him are wholesome and will encourage you to take more family vacations.

Beleaf N’ Family

Beleaf is a family advocate, loving husband and father dedicated to being a role model for his family. Sharing the love and happiness his family brings, Beleaf hopes that his content inspires other dads to do the same. Family is everything to him and that can be seen in all his content.

Stevie Hendrix

Stevie is a loving husband and father who creates content all around his family. He loves being a dad and being there for his family. Stevie is a creator who likes to try new things and projects, like writing a book. Now an author, he is finding new ways to share and show happiness in life.

Nate and Tommy (Dads Who Try)

Nate and Tommy are two dads trying to navigate the new journey of parenthood. They share their stories with 524K Instagram followers and 873K TikTok followers.

Jimmy Conover

Jimmy is a stay-at-home dad who loves the outdoors and indoors. He loves to make podcasts with his sons. Having two young kids can be a handful, but Jimmy is here to document the whole process. He knows first-hand that dads could use all the help they can get.