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  • boys

    15 May, 2026

    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

  • Declare Your Delight, Dad

    14 May, 2026

    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

  • 5 Tips That Helped Us Make 50 Years Of Marriage

    13 May, 2026

    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

  • children

    12 May, 2026

    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

  • The UN Is All About Equality, Except When It Comes To Men

    11 May, 2026

    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

  • Thank God for Mums

    8 May, 2026

    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

  • In This Connected Age, Are You Connecting with Your Kids?

    7 May, 2026

    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

  • happy marriage

    6 May, 2026

    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

  • practice

    5 May, 2026

    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

  • mum

    4 May, 2026

    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.

    Ken Canfield

  • Celebrating Milestones

    1 May, 2026

    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.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • season

    30 April, 2026

    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.

    National Center for Fathering

  • couple time

    29 April, 2026

    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.

    Guest Writer

  • 28 April, 2026

    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.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Cockington Green Gardens

    27 April, 2026

    A family-friendly day trip in Canberra's Gold Creek Village — miniature gardens, dinosaurs, reptiles, and birds await. Perfect for toddlers and big kids alike!

    Jean Seah

  • Why Dad Alone When You Can Dad Together?

    24 April, 2026

    Fatherhood doesn't have to be a solo act. Discover how two inspiring dads are proving that connection, community, and showing up together can change — and save — lives.

    Warwick Marsh

  • What Every Dad Can Learn from a Gravel Driveway

    23 April, 2026

    Life is going to throw plenty of hard things at your family that you never asked for. Dad, your job is to be ready for those moments by choosing some challenges now, while you still can. Family strength doesn't happen by accident. It's a decision.

    Guest Writer

  • Is ‘Grace Alone’ Enough for Marriage?

    22 April, 2026

    Can faith alone sustain a marriage? Love Forever, the newest YOUCAT publication, tackles this question and hundreds more with honesty, warmth, and global perspective.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • child protection

    21 April, 2026

    How subtle, calculated interference within child protection systems undermines families, erodes trust, and strips parents of their rights — and what must change.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • rosemary

    20 April, 2026

    We visited Brisbane's Anzac Square Memorial Galleries for a school holiday craft activity exploring the fascinating history of Gallipoli rosemary — a powerful symbol of Australian remembrance.

    Jean Seah

  • Lest We Forget

    17 April, 2026

    Since 1915, over 1.5 million brave Australians and New Zealanders, the great majority of them men, have served in their respective armed forces across major conflicts and peacekeeping operations. No matter how you commemorate ANZAC Day, it only matters that you do. Lest we forget.

    Nathaniel Marsh

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  • boys

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.

1405, 2026
  • Declare Your Delight, Dad

Declare Your Delight, Dad

By |May 14th, 2026|

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.

1205, 2026
  • children

Children Never Seen Again

By |May 12th, 2026|

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.

805, 2026
  • Thank God for Mums

Thank God for Mums

By |May 8th, 2026|

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.

505, 2026
  • practice

The Need for Evidence-Based Practice

By |May 5th, 2026|

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.

105, 2026
  • Celebrating Milestones

Celebrating Milestones

By |May 1st, 2026|

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.

3004, 2026
  • season

Cherish Every Season, Dad

By |April 30th, 2026|

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.

2704, 2026
  • Cockington Green Gardens

A Sunny Day in Canberra

By |April 27th, 2026|

A family-friendly day trip in Canberra's Gold Creek Village — miniature gardens, dinosaurs, reptiles, and birds await. Perfect for toddlers and big kids alike!

2304, 2026
  • What Every Dad Can Learn from a Gravel Driveway

What Every Dad Can Learn from a Gravel Driveway

By |April 23rd, 2026|

Life is going to throw plenty of hard things at your family that you never asked for. Dad, your job is to be ready for those moments by choosing some challenges now, while you still can. Family strength doesn't happen by accident. It's a decision.

2004, 2026
  • rosemary

Anzac Day: Remembrance and Rosemary

By |April 20th, 2026|

We visited Brisbane's Anzac Square Memorial Galleries for a school holiday craft activity exploring the fascinating history of Gallipoli rosemary — a powerful symbol of Australian remembrance.

1704, 2026
  • Lest We Forget

Lest We Forget

By |April 17th, 2026|

Since 1915, over 1.5 million brave Australians and New Zealanders, the great majority of them men, have served in their respective armed forces across major conflicts and peacekeeping operations. No matter how you commemorate ANZAC Day, it only matters that you do. Lest we forget.

1504, 2026
  • marriage

Bringing Mercy to Your Marriage

By |April 15th, 2026|

The willingness to forgive, to let go of resentment and choose love despite the failures of the other, is a crucial factor in all long-lasting marriages. It’s also vital if you want your marriage to be even the slightest bit joyful.

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