Don’t forget about your stepdad on Father’s Day (Picture: Getty Images)

Father’s Day is upon us, with the annual celebration giving us the chance to show appreciation for those important father figures in our lives.

Yep, for the next 24 hours dad gets to take centre stage, in a day for gifts, cards, warm wishes and days out – not to mention a dad joke or two.

For those whose loved ones are no longer with us, Father’s Day may be more about treasured memories and fond remembrance.

But it’s not just about honouring those people who played their part in bringing us into the world – as Father’s Day is about celebrating all of those father figures – whether they’re our biological dad or not.

With that in mind, expect the stepdads of the world to be spoiled just as much today – and if you’re writing a card or giving a gift to a beloved stepfather and stuck for inspiration on what to write, why not choose from one of the phrases or sayings below?

What to write in a Father’s Day card to a stepdad

‘Thank you for being a role model to me and my brothers and sisters. You have shown us what it means to be someone who gives his very best to his family each and every day!’

‘Thanks for always looking out and caring for me, just like a real father does.’

‘In my heart, you’ll always be my dad.’

‘Being a stepdad is a job. You’re a total pro at it! Happy Father’s Day!’

‘Happy Father’s Day to someone who stepped in and loved us like his own.’

‘Our family is lucky you chose to join it. Happy Father’s Day.’

There’s plenty of inspiring and meaningful things you can write in your stepdad’s card (Picture: Getty Images)

‘Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to the superhero who raised me, my Step-Father. I love you.’

‘As far as stepdads go, I’d be very proud to follow in your footsteps. Happy Father’s Day!’

‘You’re a wonderful stepdad and a ton of fun! Happy Father’s Day!’

‘May you have the happiest and most special Father’s Day ever! Happy Father’s Day To My Stepfather!’

Father’s Day quotes and greetings for stepdads

‘A stepfather means so many things… an understanding heart, a source of strength, and of support, right from the very start.’ (Unknown)

‘It takes a strong man to accept somebody else’s children and step up to the plate another man left on the table.‘ (Ray Johnson)

‘A step-parent is so much more than just a parent: They made the choice to love when they didn’t have to.’ (Unknown)

‘A good step-parent can literally turn the life of a child around.‘ (Unknown)

‘When someone takes you on as their own when you’re not biologically their own, I think is really special… [My stepdad] didn’t have to raise me. He wanted to.‘ (Jonathan Van Ness)’

‘Any man can help make a child, but it takes a special man to help raise a child.‘ (Tony Gaskins)

‘Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a stepdad.’ (Unknown)

‘We aren’t “step,” we aren’t “half,” we’re just family.’ (Unknown)

‘Any fool can have a child. That doesn’t make you a father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.’ (Barack Obama)

‘Family not by birth but by good fortune, I’m so lucky to have you in my life.‘ (Unknown)

‘Fatherhood requires love, not DNA‘ (Unknown)

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