• Dad You Matter

    10 September, 2026

    Your kids probably won't say it out loud. But the park trips, the bedtime prayers, the homework sessions — they're storing every moment. Dad, your small investments are compounding in ways you can't imagine.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Fathers Forever

    4 September, 2026

    A powerful Men’s Summit, a heartfelt Father’s Day reflection, and one father’s remarkable story remind us why being present matters for generations.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Don't Be Surprised, Dad: Thinking 10-15 Years Ahead

    3 September, 2026

    The patterns fathers establish today can shape their families for decades. Thinking ahead with small, intentional choices now can build stronger relationships, lasting faith and a legacy worth passing on.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Making Every Moment Count

    1 September, 2026

    A Father’s Day message for divorced dads. When fathers have limited time with their children, every moment matters. One dad’s story shows how love, presence and intentional connection can last a lifetime.

    Don Mathis

  • Happy Father's Day

    31 August, 2026

    Fathers shape families in countless ways, offering strength, guidance, protection and love while building a legacy that can bless generations to come.

    Lisa Britton

  • Aussie Dadding

    28 August, 2026

    Aussie Dadding’s website and socials are a treasure trove of resources and great content for dads and their kids. I absolutely love what they’re doing.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • What Your Kids Feel When Dad's in the Room

    27 August, 2026

    Every home has an emotional climate kids can feel but rarely name. Here's what shapes it, why it matters more than we realise, and how to build one that lets children thrive.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Male Suicides Increasing Under DCJ Intervention

    25 August, 2026

    Fathers pushed to the margins by DCJ's child protection system face a hidden mental health crisis. This piece exposes how paternal exclusion fuels preventable suicide — and demands urgent reform.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • The Men in Your Life Are Struggling More Than You Know

    24 August, 2026

    In the quiet moments, a growing number of young men are confronting a hard truth about themselves.

    Lisa Britton

  • Empowering Dads and Granddads

    21 August, 2026

    A recap of the Grandparenthood podcast chat on the impact of dads, and a preview of the 2026 Men's Summit at Stanwell Tops, highlighting the National Grandparent Conference happening the same weekend.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Dad, Do You Have Some Growing Up to Do?

    20 August, 2026

    A young mother's line — "he's got some growing up to do" — is a fair description of some men today. Here's what maturity looks like for a husband and father.

    National Center for Fathering

  • heaven

    19 August, 2026

    Raising kids is a lifelong lesson in our journey towards Heaven. Motherhood and fatherhood form us as parents, and we in turn form our children.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • 100 of the Best Books for Men – Transform Your Life by Reading

    14 August, 2026

    David Maywald's new book, "100 of the Best Books for Men", is a curated guide honouring authors and thinkers who illuminate manhood, character, and purpose.

    Warwick Marsh

  • toddler

    13 August, 2026

    A viral video of a toddler watching her parents’ wedding reveals something profound: children draw security not only from being loved, but from seeing their parents love each other.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • miscarriage

    12 August, 2026

    Miscarriage is one of the most common griefs couples face, yet it is rarely discussed. Here's how communities can respond with tenderness rather than platitudes.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Society Wins When Fathers Are Respected

    11 August, 2026

    Men’s happiness is falling, especially among working-class men, as marriage and fatherhood decline. Restoring the value of fatherhood could help rebuild purpose, family, and hope.

    Lisa Britton

  • The Forge

    8 August, 2026

    Maleness is born, but manhood is forged. Discover how intentional challenges, brotherhood and mentorship shape men—and why Andrew Gray’s new Forge program and the 2026 Men’s Summit matter for men of every generation.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Communication Curiosity

    6 August, 2026

    One of the most valuable things a dad can build with his children is open communication — the kind where kids feel genuinely free to bring anything to him. Coming with curiosity to the conversation is essential to let your kids know you truly care.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Eastern Rosellas

    31 July, 2026

    Joel Phillips didn't hand his son a screen — he handed him an opportunity. Now seven-year-old Miles' catchy tune "Eastern Rosellas" has gone viral, proving imagination and dad-time are a powerful combination.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Dad

    30 July, 2026

    Dad, your children don't need you to be perfect; they need you to pay attention — to them, to yourself, to the moments fatherhood keeps bringing your way.

    Ken Canfield

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