• family

    31 July, 2025

    For decades, conventional wisdom has said that marriage — widely recognised as the bedrock institution of society — is on the decline. But brand new research has challenged that assumption. If family is making a comeback, that is a huge victory for everyone.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Fatherlessness Youth Crime

    25 July, 2025

    Fatherlessness drives violent crime. But a father’s commitment to his wife and children destroys violence before it can begin. Let's become the change we seek for our children.

    Warwick Marsh

  • Nike

    24 July, 2025

    Fatherhood and family — which are often portrayed negatively in popular culture — received a rare moment of glory this week, thanks to Nike’s heartwarming ad celebrating pro golfer Scottie Scheffler’s recent win at The Open Championship in Northern Ireland.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Baby Finger Paternity

    22 July, 2025

    Millions of men worldwide are affected annually by paternity fraud. Proving paternity is vital for the rights of the real biological dad, the child, and for establishing relationships and responsibilities based on truth – from the beginning.

    Don Mathis

  • Mummy Favourite

    17 July, 2025

    Our daughter has turned fiercely Mum-favourite. “No, Mummy do it” is now the refrain that echoes through our corridors. Here are a few strategies I used to help win back my daughter's heart.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • False Allegations Bettina Arndt

    15 July, 2025

    A string of successful malicious prosecution cases could throw a spanner in the works of the huge false allegations industry. Fantasy? Perhaps. But a recent High Court decision gives a rare glimmer of hope. One small step for mankind. And we should celebrate this small success.

    Bettina Arndt

  • Man

    11 July, 2025

    Being a man in 2025 might be more complicated than it was in, say, 1955. But history shows our forefathers faced enormous, often devastating challenges. Being a man is difficult and challenging—but maybe that’s exactly the point

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • toddlers

    10 July, 2025

    One insight I’ve gained through actual (as opposed to theoretical) parenting is that parents aren’t quite as responsible for their toddlers’ behaviour as I once assumed. A practical illustration will suffice: public meltdowns. Here are three things I can control when my toddler takes charge.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Role Model Marriage Adobe

    9 July, 2025

    Every marriage needs role models, couples to look up to and imitate – usually parents. But for young people raised without stable, marital role models, mentors can fill the gap, offering hope and guidance.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Single Fathers Research

    8 July, 2025

    Single fathers can help other dads by sharing their experiences on the work-family balance of single parenting. Plus, earn a $20 voucher in the process!

    Guest Writer

  • Dax Men Voice

    4 July, 2025

    I fought back tears while listening to “To Be a Man” by Dax. This song about the meaning and challenge of being a man tells us that all men need encouragement, especially when we are tempted to stay, for despairing silence kills.

    Warwick Marsh

  • Baseball Boy Character Sport

    3 July, 2025

    Why do some dads obsess over sports errors their kids make? Few will ever be pro. No matter which team wins or loses, we should be rooting for all these kids to post great numbers in the character stats. Because I guarantee the boy who does well in this will likely succeed in life.

    Guest Writer

  • 5 Encouragement Single Dads

    1 July, 2025

    Being a single dad is a serious balancing act. Sometimes, it gets tough and lonely. We want all single fathers to feel appreciated. That’s why we’re here to give you these five encouragements.

    All Pro Dad

  • Children Having Fun Smiling Future

    27 June, 2025

    Australia’s children are the future of this great country. They’ll grow up to be the future dads and mums, the future workers, and the future leaders. All the more reason to invest in them now, while we still can.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Totalitarian Marxist Future Aust

    24 June, 2025

    Despite our valiant efforts for Family Law reform, we came up against the Marxist machine: a wave of taxpayer-funded propaganda, male-bashing, and mission-bent bureaucracies. The government continues on its harmful, family-destroying ways.

    John Stapleton

  • Power Idea Girl

    20 June, 2025

    The remarkable story, "Power of an Idea", shows how a young, poor girl's gift can change the world. Sacrificial giving is the power of love.

    Warwick Marsh

  • New Dad Baby Shoulder Adobe

    19 June, 2025

    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

  • What Don't You Understand

    17 June, 2025

    I hope you never know what it feels like to lose your life partner, kids, family members, friends, home, mind, job, and any chance of getting back on your feet. All on the court's unfounded understanding of an allegation you are innocent of.

    Tony Miller

  • Dad Kids Sons Couch Smiling Dads4Kids

    13 June, 2025

    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

  • travel

    12 June, 2025

    Our airborne journey was not for the faint of heart. Our travel involved relentless sleep deprivation, unexpected hurdles, and nonstop physical demands. Here are seven strategies we employed to survive the ordeal.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Dad Tell You

    10 June, 2025

    Don Mathis has collected some proverbs from papas around the world and invites you to answer this question: What Did Your Dad Tell You?

    Don Mathis

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