What Makes Tom Brady a ‘Great Father’? Dad of Three Weighs In originally appeared on Parade.
Tom Brady isn’t only one of the greatest football players of all time, but he also revealed why he’s a “great father” to his three kids.
“I think part of being a great father is being a great example of doing what it takes to take care of your family,” Brady, 47, wrote in the Tuesday, July 29, edition of his weekly newsletter. “I chose to do it by playing football.”
The former New England Patriots athlete shares son Jack, 17, with ex Bridget Moynahan, as well as son Benjamin, 15, and daughter Vivian, 12, with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen.
“My dedication to the sport, the hours of practice, the moments when I was laser focused — those were times when I believe I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids, by prioritizing my profession and teaching, by example, what it takes to be really good at your job, what it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate; and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives,” he continued.
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Brady added that there are many ways to be a great parent. “Remember, your children are watching everything. They see what you do in every aspect of your life and how you do it,” he wrote. “Reading bedtime stories and helping them with homework are not the only ways to be a great parent.”
“And neither is winning Super Bowls or MVPs. Being a great football player didn’t make me a great dad, but how I became a great player certainly had an impact — from showing up day in and day out, to doing whatever it took to get better, be successful, be a role model, and to provide,” Brady added.
Brady clearly loves being a dad, and he recently shocked fans by showing how grown up Jack and Vivian are during the family’s recent vacation.
What Makes Tom Brady a ‘Great Father’? Dad of Three Weighs In first appeared on Parade on Jul 30, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
