• empty shoes

    3 November, 2023

    2500 Empty Shoes is a visual presentation on male suicide, held this year on 16 and 19 November on the lawns of Parliament House, Canberra. Day 2 coincides with International Men’s Day.

    Paul Withall

  • good father

    2 November, 2023

    What makes a good father? Anyone can have children, but not anyone can be a father. So before you claim that "World's Greatest Dad" mug, take a look at some of the criteria that illustrate how to be a good father.

    Guest Writer

  • homeschooling - degree

    31 October, 2023

    I am intrigued by the university degree – ‘Bachelor of Paternal Application’. A Daddy Degree, if you will, focused on putting papa wisdom into practice.

    Greg McInerney

  • contender

    28 October, 2023

    Don’t be like Brando’s character Terry Malloy in "On the Waterfront"; instead, be a contender! Fight for your family – your kids will thank you one day.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • divorce

    24 October, 2023

    Don’t you reckon that even more ordinary Aussies would stand up and be counted if they knew about this appallingly damaging new Family Law bill, rammed through parliament this week with no proper scrutiny and no mandate?

    Bettina Arndt

  • critique

    17 October, 2023

    Apparently, a strong-willed child (I parent one) needs their soft underbelly affirmed five times for each critique.

    Greg McInerney

  • adventure

    13 October, 2023

    Here's the thing about adventures: not only are they educational and great fun; they create incredible, never-to-be-forgotten memories that you and your kids will cherish forever.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • adventure

    6 October, 2023

    Humans were designed for adventure. Boys and men, especially, are hard-wired for it. That’s why each year, Dads4Kids holds a Dads and Kids Fun Camp.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • naps

    4 October, 2023

    NASA naps last for around 23 minutes and have the potential to save sleep-deprived dads on autopilot.

    Rod Lampard

  • tidal pull - daughters

    3 October, 2023

    My heart lifts when I see my daughters cradled in healthy conversations with my parenting helpers.

    Greg McInerney

  • Secret Men's Business

    29 September, 2023

    Secret Men’s Business will help you confront the issues of pornography and lust that are the proverbial elephants in the room for us modern men.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • I love you from a distance

    26 September, 2023

    On the school day my children leave my care, I will drop an “I love you” note into their lunch box or a quirky gift from the two-dollar shop.

    Greg McInerney

  • Seth ~ Dadvocates

    22 September, 2023

    We need more Dads who will advocate for our children, promote fathers and encourage families.  That’s what I call a “Dadvocate”.

    Warwick Marsh

  • masculinity

    22 September, 2023

    An advocate of relational masculinity, Reeves believes men are moulded by their relationship with their community.

    Rod Lampard

  • Courageous

    16 September, 2023

    Courage. It transforms everyday people into unlikely superheroes. We have an amazing 10-week online course for dads called Courageous, starting Tuesday 3 October.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • CBT

    15 September, 2023

    Replacing lies with truth in moments that incapacitate us, is the mental martial arts basis of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

    Rod Lampard

  • tap in, tap out

    14 September, 2023

    Tap in, tap out. It’s as simple as it sounds — a self-explanatory parenting tip about sharing the many new responsibilities of raising a child.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • affirmations

    8 September, 2023

    Whether new to the dad guild or a veteran dad-lifer, blunt affirmations offer sharp relief. Telling ourselves objective truths keeps us fit for the fight.

    Rod Lampard

  • Dads4Kids Men’s Leadership Summit

    1 September, 2023

    First things first: Happy Father’s Day! It’s an honour to be communicating with you on this most important and special day. Whether you’re a father of younger or older kids, a grandfather, or a father figure to some precious people in your life, our prayer here at Dads4Kids is that you have a blessed Father’s Day with family and friends. Secondly, the first-ever TV documentary on the Dads4Kids Men’s Leadership Summit, ...

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • fathers

    30 August, 2023

    Fathers are fun – and serious too! And you learn more from them than you do at school. Think of all the good times you’ve had. How would it be without your dad? Everything would be harder with no mentor for growth. Reflect on the man who loves you the most. Soon will come the day for you to fill his shoes. Do you think your dad would accept an excuse? ...

    Don Mathis

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