One of the hardest conversations to have as a couple, is one about our sex life. Yet lovemaking is central to marriage and this subject is crucial to the flourishing of our relationship.
Byron and Francine Pirola
Can DCJ caseworkers avoid accountability by claiming they are “just following policies”? This article argues that discretion, legal responsibility, and ethical obligations cannot be outsourced.
Patrick O'Connor
Men’s health is facing a growing crisis, from higher suicide rates to declining life expectancy. This Men’s Health Month, it’s time to confront the neglect and demand balance.
Lisa Britton
Men and boys have been supported by the Federal Council of the Liberal Party. The pieces are falling into place for policy improvements and tangible advances, but we need strength in numbers.
David Maywald
Pints and Ponytails events offer fathers a relaxed, low-pressure space where they can learn how to style their daughters' hair while bonding and sharing parenting experiences. As a father of five beautiful daughters, I wish I’d thought of such a marvellous idea myself!
Nathaniel Marsh
A new study tracking over a million dads just confirmed what many wives already suspected: your husband is not okay, and the hardest part hits later than you think.
Lisa Britton
In a world addicted to busyness, true connection — with ourselves, our spouses, and God — demands we slow down, be present, and embrace the gift of unbusy.
Byron and Francine Pirola
When government agencies control the narrative, truth becomes a casualty. This analysis examines how false light operates as a structural weapon within Australia's child protection system.
Patrick O'Connor
Llew O’Brien MP is the Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. He's a man on a mission, and we need thousands more like him.
Warwick Marsh
Many dads are committed to their kids. The question is whether the kids know it. Not whether they sense it, or assume it, or figure it must be true — but whether they hear it from you regularly, in words, spoken directly to them. There’s a difference between a commitment you carry internally and one you say out loud. Your kids can tell. And if you say it consistently, your kids ...
National Center for Fathering
More couples are starting out in marriage with financial debt – student loans, mortgages and credit debt. The last thing they need is wedding debt.
Byron and Francine Pirola
As I look back on 75 years of life, I reflect on what has influenced me; what has shaped my life.
Don Mathis
It should be no secret that boys and men across the world are struggling. These sobering statistics don’t just affect boys and men; they negatively impact whole communities.
Nathaniel Marsh
Your kids won't remember every word you said or every lesson you taught. But they'll remember how your face looked when they walked into the room. When you declare your delight, when you let wonder show on your face, you're shaping how your children see themselves and how they'll love their own families someday.
Guest Writer
Only 7% of marriages make it to the fifty-year mark. We are blessed! Let me share with you a few thoughts about how God helped us to reach this milestone.
Larry Stockstill
When the state removes a child, families expect protection — not permanent silence. This investigation exposes how NSW's child protection system has become a machine for irreversible family separation.
Patrick O'Connor
As we toast the United Nations for reaching its 80th anniversary, let’s raise a glass to its noble pursuit of global harmony, and then, perhaps, spill a little for the boys and men it seems to have quietly forgotten in its quest for gender equality.
Lisa Britton
A heartfelt tribute to Alison Marsh, co-founder of Dads4Kids and mum of five, celebrating her resilience, loyalty, creativity, and unconditional love this Mother's Day.
Nathaniel Marsh
Smartphones replaced the kitchen phone — and the built-in accountability that came with it. Here's how dads can rebuild real trust and connection with their kids through curiosity and genuine conversation.
National Center for Fathering
Three research-backed habits dramatically reduce the risk of your marriage dissolving — and they're ones that Christians have championed for centuries. The data might just surprise you.
Byron and Francine Pirola
When caseworkers are burned out, unsupported, and politically pressured, families pay the price. Inside the systemic failures driving erratic practice at New South Wales's child protection agency.
Patrick O'Connor
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Can We Change the Subject Please?
One of the hardest conversations to have as a couple, is one about our sex life. Yet lovemaking is central to marriage and this subject is crucial to the flourishing of our relationship.
Just Following Policies
Can DCJ caseworkers avoid accountability by claiming they are “just following policies”? This article argues that discretion, legal responsibility, and ethical obligations cannot be outsourced.
It’s Men’s Health Month
Men’s health is facing a growing crisis, from higher suicide rates to declining life expectancy. This Men’s Health Month, it’s time to confront the neglect and demand balance.
Supporting Men and Boys
Men and boys have been supported by the Federal Council of the Liberal Party. The pieces are falling into place for policy improvements and tangible advances, but we need strength in numbers.
Pints and Ponytails
Pints and Ponytails events offer fathers a relaxed, low-pressure space where they can learn how to style their daughters' hair while bonding and sharing parenting experiences. As a father of five beautiful daughters, I wish I’d thought of such a marvellous idea myself!
Postpartum Depression Hits Dads Too. We’re Just Not Talking About It.
A new study tracking over a million dads just confirmed what many wives already suspected: your husband is not okay, and the hardest part hits later than you think.
On Trend with Unbusy
In a world addicted to busyness, true connection — with ourselves, our spouses, and God — demands we slow down, be present, and embrace the gift of unbusy.
False Light
When government agencies control the narrative, truth becomes a casualty. This analysis examines how false light operates as a structural weapon within Australia's child protection system.
A Man on a Mission – Llew O’Brien, Special Envoy for Men and Boys
Llew O’Brien MP is the Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. He's a man on a mission, and we need thousands more like him.
Say It Out Loud, Dad — Your Kids Need to Hear It
Many dads are committed to their kids. The question is whether the kids know it. Not whether they sense it, or assume it, or figure it must be true — but whether they hear it from you regularly, in words, spoken directly to them. There's a difference between a commitment ...
For Richer or Poorer – Balancing the Wedding Budget
More couples are starting out in marriage with financial debt – student loans, mortgages and credit debt. The last thing they need is wedding debt.
On Turning 75
As I look back on 75 years of life, I reflect on what has influenced me; what has shaped my life.
Our Boys Are Not Alright
It should be no secret that boys and men across the world are struggling. These sobering statistics don’t just affect boys and men; they negatively impact whole communities.
Declare Your Delight, Dad
Your kids won't remember every word you said or every lesson you taught. But they'll remember how your face looked when they walked into the room. When you declare your delight, when you let wonder show on your face, you're shaping how your children see themselves and how they'll love their own families someday.
5 Tips That Helped Us Make 50 Years of Marriage
Only 7% of marriages make it to the fifty-year mark. We are blessed! Let me share with you a few thoughts about how God helped us to reach this milestone.
Children Never Seen Again
When the state removes a child, families expect protection — not permanent silence. This investigation exposes how NSW's child protection system has become a machine for irreversible family separation.
The UN Is All About Equality, Except When It Comes To Men
As we toast the United Nations for reaching its 80th anniversary, let’s raise a glass to its noble pursuit of global harmony, and then, perhaps, spill a little for the boys and men it seems to have quietly forgotten in its quest for gender equality.
Thank God for Mums
A heartfelt tribute to Alison Marsh, co-founder of Dads4Kids and mum of five, celebrating her resilience, loyalty, creativity, and unconditional love this Mother's Day.
In This Connected Age, Are You Connecting with Your Kids?
Smartphones replaced the kitchen phone — and the built-in accountability that came with it. Here's how dads can rebuild real trust and connection with their kids through curiosity and genuine conversation.
Three Practices for a Lasting Marriage
Three research-backed habits dramatically reduce the risk of your marriage dissolving — and they're ones that Christians have championed for centuries. The data might just surprise you.
The Need for Evidence-Based Practice
When caseworkers are burned out, unsupported, and politically pressured, families pay the price. Inside the systemic failures driving erratic practice at New South Wales's child protection agency.
Honour Your Kids’ Mum Every Day — Not Just Once a Year
Gang members won't bother you if you know their mum. This Mother's Day, here's why dads should go beyond flowers — and mean it.
Celebrating Milestones
Dads have an important role to play in helping to build emotional resilience and reinforcing positive mindsets. By celebrating our children’s achievements — whether big milestones or small daily wins — we help foster their self-confidence.
Cherish Every Season, Dad
Parents who want to stay connected with their kids need to roll with the punches. Expect — and maybe even welcome — the weirdness and frustrations that come with each season of their young lives.
Time, Energy, Attention — Three Words Every Marriage Needs
Every lasting marriage runs on three things: Time, Energy, and Attention. This simple T.E.A. framework is a beautiful reminder that love lives in the ordinary moments.
The High Road for Divorced Dads… Even When It Doesn’t Feel Worth It
When co-parenting feels like war, "just cooperate" isn't enough. Here's how to break the cycle, protect your kids, and play the long game after divorce — even if she never changes.


















































