• Body Language

    11 June, 2025

    Body language is indeed a powerful communicator. It’s even more powerful than verbal language. In fact, when it comes to matters of the heart, our body is more believable than our words.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • 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

  • Everything at Once Daddy Cuddle

    6 June, 2025

    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

  • Fatherhood Changes Everything

    5 June, 2025

    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

  • Family Origin Leaving Cleaving

    4 June, 2025

    Our family of origin makes leaving and cleaving complicated! When we marry, we each bring an inherited mental picture of what a spouse ‘should’ be. That makes things interesting...

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Man Responsibility Identity

    3 June, 2025

    What is a responsibility? What is the male responsible for? What is the guiding force in determining any of the above? Those are some tough questions.

    Guest Writer

  • Staying Alive Mens Health

    30 May, 2025

    There is no telling how many men's lives Men's Health Week has saved since 2002. And now, a glimmer of federal government hope – but you must use your voice!

    Warwick Marsh

  • Rebellion Human Heart Defiance Child

    29 May, 2025

    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

  • Empty Time Dad Man Distress

    27 May, 2025

    Many dads come to me in tears after losing their wives, kids – everything. I call it the empty time. It's not a pretty story. Nor was it meant to be.

    Tony Miller

  • Stand Adobe

    23 May, 2025

    Dads4Kids and the Men’s Leadership Summit are deeply committed to helping all men stand for the better way, the masculine way. As the great Billy Graham said, “Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.”

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • 22 May, 2025

    We want our children to become responsible, self-disciplined adults who are able to delay gratification in favour of better benefits later on. That means teaching them to say 'No' now.

    Ken Canfield

  • 20 May, 2025

    Little Tasmania is holding out against the feminist push to weaponise domestic violence laws against men. Maybe this idea of an impartial police force will catch on?

    Bettina Arndt

  • Dusty Boot Books

    16 May, 2025

    If your family is like mine and loves a good story, check out Dusty Boot Books and invest in some children’s books that prioritise family, creativity, beauty, values, education, and make a difference.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Shame Child Guilt Girl

    15 May, 2025

    In your role as a parent, recognise shame for what it is and consider how you can use it according to its purpose to help your child grow.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Bookshelf

    13 May, 2025

    This is a story about my bookshelf. Not usually that important, but all my special mementos, significant memories and special people are displayed on it.

    Tony Miller

  • Mother's Day 2025

    9 May, 2025

    Appreciating and celebrating mothers isn’t just a kind gesture – it’s essential to the health and strength of families and society. Here are six reasons why this appreciation is so vital.

    Warwick Marsh

  • Male Victims of Sexual Violence

    6 May, 2025

    Male victims of sexual violence, and there are many thousands of them from all over the world, are often ignored. Here's more research into male victims that the world wants to stay hidden.

    Guest Writer

  • Do Hard Things

    2 May, 2025

    Dad, take heart. You can get through this. Face your fears. Do hard things. You'll realise this: they produced some of the greatest joys in your life.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • election

    25 April, 2025

    When it comes to the election of Australia’s political leaders, be informed and get involved as much as possible. After all, to quote writer Brian Smith, ‘strong families are an amazing antidote to overreacting governments.’

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Fathering is a Marathon

    24 April, 2025

    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

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