He obviously gets thrills out of seeing his children have a blast in his company.
But Liev Schreiber proved safety comes first as far as it goes for enjoying an active day out with his boys.
The 45-year-old actor was spotted in Santa Monica, California on Sunday, visiting a farmers market with his sons Alexander, five, and Samuel, four.
Doting dad: Liev Schreiber took his boys Alexander and Samuel on their little bicycles for a spin on Sunday in Santa Monica, California
He stuck closely by his kids as they opted for a fun pony ride, with the eldest sibling mounting a black horse and the younger one on top of a smaller brown one.
Despite being accompanied by an expert holding the ropes, Liev still guided his kept a fixed eye on his little ones.
At one point, Samuel, who donned a green stripy top and blue shorts, excitedly let go of saddle and went hands free.
Wild horses! The actor and his little ones started off the day at the Farmers Market and went for a pony ride
Safety first: Liev kept a close eye on them even though they had a guide
Protective papa: The father was never far behind his boys on their exciting trip
While it clearly made his father smirk, the protective star was concerned for their well-being too.
He held on to his youngest offspring’s scooter while Alexander – in a grey jumper, blue jogging bottoms and lime green Crocs shoes, pedalled on a bicycle ahead.
Both were of course covering their heads in helmets as they travelled in the road.
A little support: The 45-year-old held on to his youngest child as he rode a scooter
Good gear: Both youngsters wore helmets as they ventured in the area
Baby steps: Alexander's bike had training wheels as they hit the road
His wife Naomi Watts took advantage of the sunshine on Saturday by taking her sons for a beach trip nearby.
The 44-year-old King Kong actress had a sly smile on her face as she stepped on the sand.
The star was also the picture of a beach beauty, donning a short-brimmed tan hat with a thin, black band over her blonde hair, a pair of over-sized sunglasses, a sleeveless grey top and cuffed blue jeans.
Joining in: Naomi Watts was later seen walking the dog in Brentwood
Carrying home the goods: She joined her husband and boys on the sunny outing after the shopping trip
Her son Alexander wore board shorts with a shark theme, while brother Samuel donned camouflage shorts.
Watts was seen applying sunscreen on the boys, who both inherited her blonde hair and fair skin.
She was hit the beach with her sons and some friends and enjoyed a nearly cloudless day.
Model mother: The blonde brought along their pooch and gripped her son's handlebars
Casual clothing: The actress wore rolled up jeans with trainers, a cap and purple scarf
Female injection: The busy screen star meet up with her brood after they had some boy time
The British-born Watts but spent part of her youth in tony Balmoral Beach in Australia.
She's now based in Los Angeles with her longtime partner, Wolverine star Liev.
The couple are parents to Alexander, who was born in 2007 in Los Angeles, and Samuel, who was born a year later in New York City.
A little nudge: Naomi pushed her eldest along child on his bike
Come along: Meanwhile Liev held Samuel's hand as his little one clutched the handle bars of his scooter
Watts had her breakout role in David Lynch's psychological thriller Mulholland Drive in 2001.
She later scared audiences in The Ring and won over critics for her performance in 21 Grams.
The actress this summer will portray Princess Diana in the biopic Diana.
Beach day: Naomi and her son Alexander hit the beach Saturday in Santa Monica
Sly smile: Watts put on a little funny face as she walked on the sand
Sunscreen stop: The King Kong star applied some sunscreen to her fair-skinned son