With Father's Day coming up on June 16, the question 'what makes a dad cool?' has come up around the office. Is it the way he roughhouses with his kids? Or maybe the way he helps them keep a secret with three simple words: 'Don't tell mom.'

We stumbled across photographer Dave Engledow, who seems to have a very good grasp on how to be a cool dad. Look, he has a mug that says 'World's Best Father.' That has to count for something!

STEP #1: Take an Interest in Your Child's Hobbies

dad and ballerina
Photo courtesy: Dave Engledow, Engledow Art Photography
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STEP #2: Always Cheer the Loudest

dad cheers daughter
Photo courtesy: Dave Engledow, Engledow Art Photography
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 STEP #3: Let Your Child Play With YOUR Toys

kid playing with ipad
Photo courtesy: Dave Engledow, Engledow Art Photography
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STEP #4: Let Them Eat Cupcakes (When Mom Isn't Looking)

kid eating cupcake
Photo courtesy: Dave Engledow, Engledow Art Photography
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Step #5: Make Reading Fun

dad and daughter dr seuss
Photo courtesy: Dave Engledow, Engledow Art Photography
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All photos used with permission from Dave Engledow.

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