Become a new dad? Amazing! But it's not easy. Here are five considerations on how to father well from the beginning. Because showing up early shapes who they become—and who you become, too.
National Center for Fathering
Dads4Kids’ vision and mission to transform the nation by inspiring fathers to help their children be the best they can be is greater. By God’s grace, the work of Dads4Kids will continue, and we will see the tide of fatherlessness turn.
Nathaniel Marsh
Everything all at once – when life and emotions happen all at the same time – can strike at the most inopportune of times. The tragedy of fatherlessness can feel like everything all at once, too. But Dads4Kids has a plan, a 'daddy cuddle' for Australia.
Nathaniel Marsh
When you begin your fatherhood journey, you know the world is forever different. Three critical truths – and implementing them – will pay off for the years to come.
National Center for Fathering
Rebellion is a part of the human heart. This perspective isn’t particularly popular. But it is honest – and it’s a powerful tool that equips us for the long journey of parenting.
Kurt Mahlburg
Being a good dad is a distance run. The fathering marathon is a long, trying journey, and we must be disciplined if we hope to finish successfully. But we can.
Ken Canfield
Fatherhood, far from being “toxic”, is an incredible protective factor that majorly reduces a whole variety of risks for children. The benefits of fatherhood extend far beyond the home, impacting children's health, safety, and future success. Keep that in mind next time someone uses the phrase “toxic masculinity”.
Kurt Mahlburg
Parenting two under two is a rollercoaster, and some days, we’re just holding on for dear life.
Kurt Mahlburg
Breastfeeding is one of the most primal actions of a mother, a bodily function that female mammals share. It is a natural way of boosting the infant’s immunity as well as the mother’s health.
Jean Seah
While we are far from experts on toddler tantrums, there is one principle my wife and I have agreed on in recent days: pick your battles. We want to avoid as many unnecessary power struggles as possible, and preserve our emotional energy for the battles that really matter.
Kurt Mahlburg
Some married couples choose to remain childless, citing fears of financial freedom and environmental concerns. But we must not let fear deprive us of the extraordinary joys that having children brings to ordinary life.
Guest Writer
Fatherhood might feel all-consuming, and in many ways, it is. But here are three reasons you can take great heart in your fathering and stay the course.
Kurt Mahlburg
There’s no better sound in the world than my daughter’s rapid-fire giggle. And as it turns out, the laughter she experiences during these crucial chapters of her childhood comes with benefits that will leave a lasting imprint.
Kurt Mahlburg
If you had told the 18-year-old version of my dad that someday he’d think babies were more interesting than football, he would have laughed his head off. But the truth is, as life pushes on, we don’t just abandon our dreams; our dreams change.
Guest Writer
Not only is love a multipliable resource — it is a multiplying force. Such is the beautiful arithmetic of parenthood. Expanding your family expands your heart.
Kurt Mahlburg
A week ago, our little miracle man was born. For those unfamiliar with our journey, my wife and I struggled with infertility for over three years, during which time we adopted a beautiful little girl in the United States.
Kurt Mahlburg
When your backyard feels boring, you’ve walked your neighbourhood one too many times, or another trip to the shops just won’t cut it for your toddler, here are 10 ideas for local family outings that won’t bust the budget.
Kurt Mahlburg
We teach couples strategies and skills for navigating relationships more effectively. As important as these frameworks are, they are not the critical factor in avoiding divorce or building a successful marriage. Rather, the key appears to lie elsewhere, in the practice of virtues.
Byron and Francine Pirola
After months of preparation, the due date for our second baby has finally arrived. In this period of calm before the chaos, let me share a few ways we have been preparing to become parents for two under two.
Kurt Mahlburg
In 2024, a hurricane of events has forced us to scale back our ordinary observances. It all began in May when we found out that my wife Angie was pregnant with our second child. This miracle news of our new baby turned our plans upside down.
Kurt Mahlburg
Whatever your Christmas looks like this year, remember that clutter and chaos have always been part of this ancient celebration — and that God is with us in our mess.
Kurt Mahlburg
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