• unplanned pregnancy

    13 November, 2025

    When Ty found out he was going to be a dad, it was not in the way he had imagined. The news of an unplanned pregnancy hit like a tidal wave. Equal parts love, fear, and uncertainty. 

    Guest Writer

  • teach self-control

    6 November, 2025

    Teaching our kids self-control is important — showing them how to respect others, handle strong emotions, and prioritise others above themselves. And our actions are even better teachers than our words.

    National Center for Fathering

  • family reading

    30 October, 2025

    Reading to children gets increasingly more difficult in an age of movies, the internet, and hectic schedules. But fighting against these constraints and picking up a book with your children is well worth the effort, for even a few minutes here and there gives both parent and child “an irreplaceable gift”.

    Annie Holmquist

  • Poland: families first

    23 October, 2025

    What Poland, Hungary and Georgia share in common is an honest accounting of the demographic reality in front of them, and a conviction that national prosperity depends on stable marriages and families.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • kids cutest

    16 October, 2025

    When I look at my toddler and her little sidekick, I’m acutely aware how fast the years will slip by before they’re off to school. My wife and I have been practising a few simple strategies to make the most of this fleeting season and really enjoy our kids at their cutest.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • father and child

    9 October, 2025

    We cannot underestimate the difference it makes when children feel safe, loved, valued, and heard. In a world full of issues and uncertainty, we can ease their minds by meeting these basic but important needs.

    National Center for Fathering

  • married mothers

    2 October, 2025

    A report in The Atlantic found that, among female demographics, married mothers enjoy the highest levels of happiness, connection, and purpose — a finding that challenges the modern myth that marriage and motherhood are a burden for women.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • new dad

    25 September, 2025

    Are you a new dad? Congratulations! And here’s something important to remember: In many ways, you’re also suddenly a new husband — or parenting partner.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Erika and Charlie Kirk

    18 September, 2025

    Charlie Kirk was a huge advocate of marriage and children. It’s one thing to promote these values, and it’s another to live them out — to truly excel as a lover, protector, and provider.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • fathers

    11 September, 2025

    They believe that being a father is the greatest privilege given to any man, and so take their fatherhood seriously.

    Guest Writer

  • tears

    4 September, 2025

    I watched as my toddler's head gently touched the floor. And right on cue, with impeccable timing, she wailed: “I hurt my head!” — before summoning her best crocodile tears.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • downtime

    28 August, 2025

    When I was single, I had more downtime than I cared for. Now, as a father of two very young children, I treasure any time I have alone. It is only in such moments that I am able to step back, gain perspective, and think strategically about my life, my family, and our big-picture goals.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • fatherhood from birth

    21 August, 2025

    I know that technically Father’s Day is the first Sunday in September, but I think that your first Father’s Day is the day of your child’s birth. Your baby is born, but a father is born, too.

    Guest Writer

  • bedtime

    7 August, 2025

    Bedtime isn’t just a routine. It’s a ministry. For fathers walking in faith, bedtime can be one of the most consistent windows to lead, disciple, and bond with their children. It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence, peace, and perspective.

    National Center for Fathering

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Involved Dads

    26 June, 2025

    Being involved dads for our kids is one of the most powerful ways we can support our children's incredible mums, who carry such a heavy burden every day.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • 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

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