Tom Brady Reveals What He Thinks Makes Him a 'Great Father' to His 3 Children Kayla GrantJuly 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Tom Brady with his children Tom Brady is opening up about what it takes to be a "great father" The retired NFL quarterback penned a message in ...
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Kayla GrantJuly 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Tom Brady is opening up about what it takes to be a "great father"
The retired NFL quarterback penned a message in his weekly newsletter about finding fulfillment in life outside of the sports world, where he opened up about the qualities of being a great parent
Brady shares his older son Jack with his ex-girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan, and daughter Vivian and son Benjamin with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen
Tom Brady is opening up about what it takes to be a "great father."
In the Tuesday, July 29 entry of his weekly newsletter, the former NFL quarterback, 47, penned a message about finding fulfillment in life outside of the sports world. Brady, who's a father of three, also opened up about what he believes makes him a "great father."
"I think part of being a great father is being a great example of doing what it takes to take care of your family," he explained. "I chose to do it by playing football."
"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."
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Tom Brady and his son Jack
Brady went on to explain that there is more than one way to show up for your children and 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," he continued. "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."
The retired NFL star, who famously unretired from football in March 2022, and then announced his retirement again in February 2023, is the father of three children. He shares son John "Jack" Edward Thomas, 17, with his ex-girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan, and two children with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen — Vivian Lake, 12, and Benjamin Rein, 15.
Earlier this week, the proud dad of three reflected on how his European summer has been going, sharing several pictures via Instagram. In the 19-photo carousel, Brady shared snaps with his three children. Brady's older son is his dad's mini-me, bearing a striking resemblance to the former NFL quarterback. The two posed together for several photos, including a few on a yacht and one while eating dinner at a restaurant.
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Tom Brady and his children
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During early June, Brady shared a series of photos on his Instagram from his trip to the Netherlands and Germany with his son Benjamin and daughter Vivian. In one photo, the family posed in a soccer stadium as Benjamin rocked a Paris Saint-Germain F.C. jersey. Vivian stood on her dad's other side, wearing a white sweatshirt.
Brady could also be seen posing with his son in front of a river and a boat floating down the canal in Amsterdam. Vivian and her brother were later pictured at the Anne Frank House in the Dutch city, as well as posing with their dad in a spray-painted area.
"A quick stop in 🇩🇪 then kicking off summer break in 🇳🇱Making memories that will last forever while experiencing these different cultures and LEARNING while we're at it!" Brady wrote his caption. "Keep an eye out for my graffiti across Europe the res together way 😉."
On July 2, Brady shared a snap on his Instagram Stories of his daughter Vivian enjoying some time in the water while on a trip to Spain. In the photo, the tween could be seen lounging in an inner tube, looking back at her dad with both thumbs up. Brady's previous Instagram Story featured a scenic photo of the water and an emoji of the flag of Spain.
"My little mermaid soaking up the sun and the sea ♥️," the proud dad of three wrote in text over the photo.
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