Why Our Sons Need Us Now
Fatherhood matters more than ever. In a culture confusing boys about identity and purpose, dads are called to lead with love, strength, and intentional guidance to help sons grow into grounded, resilient men.
Thoughts on My Son’s 33rd Birthday
A reflective birthday tribute to fatherhood, urging dads to rediscover wonder, prioritise time over busyness, and pass on contentment, character, and faith to the next generation.
One Truth Every Struggling Dad Needs to Hear
If you are currently facing something heartbreaking, where the path forward seems obscured by tears and fatigue, you’re not alone. Many other dads understand and empathise. Also, even in the midst of the pain, there are good reasons to stand strong and persevere.
The Harsh Reality of Being a Single Dad
The Dads4Kids team recently discovered this powerful video from The King Collective. Fathers face many challenges, and Dads4Kids' heart is to support and encourage single dads as much as we possibly can. We hope this video is an encouragement to you.
5 Ways to Make This Holiday Season Truly OK
If the holiday season ushers in an assortment of emotions for most people, that’s even more true for single dads this time of year. Joy, laughter, and anticipation may be at the forefront. What about dread, anxiety, or doubt? “Yes” to all of the above, and then some.
Wish List
What would be the most wonderful gift you could receive? What items do you desire on your Christmas wish list that are not available in any catalog?
Strong and Solo: How Single Dads Can Still Win
Single fatherhood isn’t about perfection, but presence. This encouraging guide offers four practical, hope-filled strategies to help dads show up, shape hearts, and build a lasting legacy.
Presence More Than Presents: Dad’s Holiday Heartbeat
Dads, you are incredibly valuable. The holidays are a time when your kids especially want you there – they want your presence far more than presents.
Small Acts, Massive Ripples: Holiday Generosity for Dads and Kids
There's something incredible and contagious about generosity. Here are some heartwarming stories to inspire giving this Christmas season.
A Busy Dad’s Holiday Hack
Discover DADvent — a dad-inspired Advent calendar turning the December holidays into a month of surprises, creativity, and meaningful father-child moments, making Christmas magical despite busy schedules.
My Stepdad: He Chose Me
Stepfathers can play an important role in the lives of their stepchildren. We hope this post encourages all dads to be the very best they can be for their kids.
Practical Hope for Stepfathers: 6 Tips for Strong Blended Families
Stepfathers play a vital role in modern blended families, offering stability, guidance, and support. With patience, empathy, and thoughtful strategies, they can build trust, strengthen relationships, and foster lasting family harmony.
A Few Words with Wordsworth; Celebrating Men and Boys
“The growth that comes between a father and a son is a two-way street; it makes a life complete.” This is a line from my poem “Children That Belong to Other Men”. Such is the reflection of “Celebrating Men and Boys”, the 2025 theme for International Men’s Day (19 November).
Family Courts in the Firing Line
This week saw this fascinating announcement from an American advocate, Robert Garza, who is intent on fixing the family court system not only across America but in countries across the world.
March for Australia: Aussie Blokes Are Being Left Behind
Many of the problems aired during the March for Australia are impacting most on the ordinary Aussie blokes who are already at the bottom of the pile. Men are most likely to be kicked to the curb by the pressures being caused by the current high levels of immigration.
How to Be a Great Dad, Even When You’re Doing It Alone
Through consistent love and the support of other wise men, single dads can walk in confidence and leave an impact that lasts generations. Here are five essential principles—three “do’s” and two “don’ts”—that can help single fathers navigate this important calling.
Five Marks of a Faithful Single Father
Billy Graham once said, “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets of our society.” That’s especially true of single fathers.
HEART Fathering: Laugh, Grow, Never Give Up
Being a dad is about showing up—physically and emotionally—and engaging with your children in ways that build lasting trust and make memories. I want to give you a simple framework using the letters of HEART that captures some vital expressions of fatherhood.
Imperfect but Present: Why Our Kids Don’t Need Perfect Dads—Just Growing Ones
Here’s the truth that gives hope: Your child isn’t looking for a perfect dad. They’re looking for you. Present. Real. Honest. Willing to grow.
Dad: Make Sure Your Kids Feel the Love
Saying “I love you” and “I’m so proud of you” can be a tremendous blessing and a real benefit to our kids. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy or natural for us, but we can grow in that direction.
Two Challenges for Single Dads
As a single dad, your situation may not be ideal, but your kids can still thrive and succeed.
3 Reasons Fatherhood is Hard
Single dads often carry tremendous weight. Some of the toughest times in my entire parenting journey happened when I was a single father. But I have also experienced joy in my life that, apart from being a parent, I never would have known existed.
D.A.D. — An Acrostic Father’s Day Tribute (Part 3 of 3)
Dad Acrostic Dictums: An acrostic is generally a poem or phrase in which the first letters spell out a word. It will soon be Father’s Day. How many of these old sayings apply to you? How many apply to your dad?
D.A.D. — An Acrostic Father’s Day Tribute (Part 2 of 3)
Dad Acrostic Dictums: An acrostic is generally a poem or phrase in which the first letters spell out a word. It will soon be Father’s Day. How many of these old sayings apply to you? How many apply to your dad?
D.A.D. — An Acrostic Father’s Day Tribute (Part 1 of 3)
Dad Acrostic Dictums: An acrostic is generally a poem or phrase in which the first letters spell out a word. It will soon be Father’s Day. How many of these old sayings apply to you? How many apply to your dad?
Being a Single Dad: The Joys, Challenges and All the In-Between
In 2013, Michael Ray became the sole parent of his two-year-old daughter Charlie. Michael has since published his first book, "Who Knew", which speaks to his experiences as a single dad, exposing some of the stigmas men come up against in the parenting world.
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