Whether the wound is small or large, we all have father-wounds. Parenting leaves some scuff marks, even with the best of parents. Forgive him. Give him and yourself the finest Father's Day gift and forgive him.

My dad doesn't want power tools. He doesn't want movies, ties, gift certificates or a car wash. He wants books. Sports, westerns, and maybe even the odd mystery or cookbook thrown in for fun all make up his book stacks. Here are a few last-minute book suggestions for dads.

Sunday is Father's Day and since this is the Mommy & Family section of BlogHer, what better time to talk about Dads? I am a true to heart Daddy's girl. From the first moment I wrapped my entire hand around his finger the day I was born. I am blessed that I have a man in my life that protected me, loved me and helped me become the woman I am today.

Images of fathers surround us on television, in the movies, and through celebrity photography. Portrayals of good dads, bad dads, absent dads, well-meaning-but-feckless dads are everywhere. For Father's Day, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the iconic fathers who appear in popular culture.

If you have a do-good Dad like mine, it can be a challenge to find a Father's Day gift he'll truly enjoy. Here are a few ideas: