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
Some people think failure is the best way of learning, including in relationships. But it's not. While we can learn from both failing and succeeding, being in a successful relationship is actually the best learning opportunity.
Byron and Francine Pirola
Being a single dad is a serious balancing act. Sometimes, it gets tough and lonely. We want all single fathers to feel appreciated. That’s why we’re here to give you these five encouragements.
All Pro Dad
Australia’s children are the future of this great country. They’ll grow up to be the future dads and mums, the future workers, and the future leaders. All the more reason to invest in them now, while we still can.
Nathaniel Marsh
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
The number of people getting married and having kids has been steadily declining. Here are three reasons why, and what we do to reverse this society-destroying trend.
Guest Writer
Despite our valiant efforts for Family Law reform, we came up against the Marxist machine: a wave of taxpayer-funded propaganda, male-bashing, and mission-bent bureaucracies. The government continues on its harmful, family-destroying ways.
John Stapleton
The remarkable story, "Power of an Idea", shows how a young, poor girl's gift can change the world. Sacrificial giving is the power of love.
Warwick Marsh
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
After 20 years of marriage, Matt and Alecia Zoccoli, dear friends of Dads4Kids, posted a 1-minute video revealing what they learnt to keep their relationship healthy and strong. Enjoy!
Warwick Marsh
I hope you never know what it feels like to lose your life partner, kids, family members, friends, home, mind, job, and any chance of getting back on your feet. All on the court's unfounded understanding of an allegation you are innocent of.
Tony Miller
Dads4Kids’ vision and mission to transform the nation by inspiring fathers to help their children be the best they can be is greater. By God’s grace, the work of Dads4Kids will continue, and we will see the tide of fatherlessness turn.
Nathaniel Marsh
Our airborne journey was not for the faint of heart. Our travel involved relentless sleep deprivation, unexpected hurdles, and nonstop physical demands. Here are seven strategies we employed to survive the ordeal.
Kurt Mahlburg
Body language is indeed a powerful communicator. It’s even more powerful than verbal language. In fact, when it comes to matters of the heart, our body is more believable than our words.
Byron and Francine Pirola
Don Mathis has collected some proverbs from papas around the world and invites you to answer this question: What Did Your Dad Tell You?
Don Mathis
Everything all at once – when life and emotions happen all at the same time – can strike at the most inopportune of times. The tragedy of fatherlessness can feel like everything all at once, too. But Dads4Kids has a plan, a 'daddy cuddle' for Australia.
Nathaniel Marsh
When you begin your fatherhood journey, you know the world is forever different. Three critical truths – and implementing them – will pay off for the years to come.
National Center for Fathering
Our family of origin makes leaving and cleaving complicated! When we marry, we each bring an inherited mental picture of what a spouse ‘should’ be. That makes things interesting...
Byron and Francine Pirola
What is a responsibility? What is the male responsible for? What is the guiding force in determining any of the above? Those are some tough questions.
Guest Writer
There is no telling how many men's lives Men's Health Week has saved since 2002. And now, a glimmer of federal government hope – but you must use your voice!
Warwick Marsh
Rebellion is a part of the human heart. This perspective isn’t particularly popular. But it is honest – and it’s a powerful tool that equips us for the long journey of parenting.
Kurt Mahlburg
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Lest We Forget
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.
Soulful Communication
Communication has long been seen as the key to a healthy marriage. Modern experts call this wisdom into question, suggesting that it is not communication, but connection that is the key to lasting marital happiness.
Former Family Court Judge Spills the Beans
“The Family Court system is in enormous trouble.” That’s a momentous statement given that the speaker, Adelaide barrister Stuart Lindsay, is a former Family Court judge. But there’s much more… This experienced insider blames the parlous state of this vital institution on a campaign led by the Labor Party.
Man in the Sky
In late February 2025, Tom MacDonald released "Man in the Sky", a poignant, country-tinged ballad accompanied by a farm animal-themed music video. His poetic lyrics have a child-like innocence, yet pose some of life’s biggest questions.
Not-So-Toxic Masculinity
Fatherhood, far from being “toxic”, is an incredible protective factor that majorly reduces a whole variety of risks for children. The benefits of fatherhood extend far beyond the home, impacting children's health, safety, and future success. Keep that in mind next time someone uses the phrase “toxic masculinity”.
Here Are the Five Words That Will Heal Any Marriage
The relationship will never work if both people are selfish and want to be served. When both people are selfless and serving, the relationship HAS TO WORK. Here are five areas that will bring new life to any and every marriage.
Men Want to Talk But No One is Listening — Mental Health Convos
When I called for men to talk about their mental health, I wasn’t sure what the response would be. But the comments from readers show that many men do want to speak about their emotions, although they feel they are not being heard.
Unconditional Love – Easy to Say But Hard to Do
Bruce Robinson argues that every father must learn to give unconditional love to his children, and is explicit about dads telling their children about their unconditional love for them. I agree, but it is darn difficult.
4 Reasons Fatherhood is Good for Fathers
When I became a father for the first time, a little under two years ago, my priorities and perspective on the world changed in ways I was not expecting.
Romanticism is Killing Marriage. Is It Time to Rethink Some Things?
Is our current model of marriage the right one? Is it here to stay? Or will historians one day look back and wonder: What were those neurotic, romantic fools thinking?
It’s a Family’s Despair
A new book chronicles the Family Court's 50 years of destroying families and men's lives. It is a harbinger of the deeply flawed secular world into which we are sleepwalking.
Bonhoeffer: Encouragement for Dads
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s story is compelling and illuminates many important issues for us today. Hopefully, like me, you’ll be encouraged and spurred on in your fatherhood while watching this film. Stand strong, be a guide to others, protect, and lead your family in love.
Some Tips on Surviving Two Under Two
Parenting two under two is a rollercoaster, and some days, we’re just holding on for dear life.
Editing Ourselves
Decades of messy conversations have taught us that timing matters. Editing ourselves – and choosing the right moment – almost always leads to better listening, deeper understanding, and a stronger connection.
Failed Family Court Reform: A Humorous but Hard-Hitting Interview with John Stapleton
John Stapleton's new book on the failure of family law reform is a passionate commentary and an incredible collection of revealing stories, documenting the history of failed family law reform in this country.
The Biological Wonder of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most primal actions of a mother, a bodily function that female mammals share. It is a natural way of boosting the infant’s immunity as well as the mother’s health.
Standing Against Injustice
John Stapleton has released a book exposing the 50-year disaster of Australia’s Family Law Act. I was profoundly impressed with the fact that his heart had not become hard and calloused in his over-three-decade fight against the injustice of the family law system.
Parents, Pick Your Battles
While we are far from experts on toddler tantrums, there is one principle my wife and I have agreed on in recent days: pick your battles. We want to avoid as many unnecessary power struggles as possible, and preserve our emotional energy for the battles that really matter.
Is Marriage No Longer Worth It for Men?
In a time when the view of marriage has shifted from a lifelong vow with responsibilities and duties to a feelings-based contract, marriage can really seem devoid of worth. Yet this viewpoint is incorrect and even dangerous.
The Failure of Family Law Reform in Australia
John Stapleton's latest book, "Failure: Family Law Reform Australia", is a scathing critique of Australia’s family law system, timed to mark the 50th anniversary of the Family Law Act of 1975. It is a sobering tale of institutional overreach, human cost, and a democracy too timid to fix its own messes.
The Extraordinary Joys of Ordinary Family Life
Some married couples choose to remain childless, citing fears of financial freedom and environmental concerns. But we must not let fear deprive us of the extraordinary joys that having children brings to ordinary life.
How a Day at the Drag Races Taught Me about Fatherhood
The most crucial elements in drag racing are achieving a fast and consistent launch, maximising traction, and maintaining a smooth, straight-line run to the finish line. The same can be said of fathering.
3 Encouragements When Fatherhood Feels All-Consuming
Fatherhood might feel all-consuming, and in many ways, it is. But here are three reasons you can take great heart in your fathering and stay the course.
How to Help a Struggling Marriage
Research shows that before divorce, 72% of individuals reach out to family and friends. Here's how to respond effectively when a spouse or a couple seeks your help for a struggling marriage.
Hard-Hitting New Book on the Failure of Family Law by John Stapleton Now Available
My new book, Failure: Family Law Reform Australia, was published on 28 February 2025. Warwick Marsh describes it as "a brilliant book highlighting the havoc the family law and child support systems have inflicted on the families and the children of our nation."
The Science of Happiness with Dr Arthur Brooks at the ARC Conference
Dr Arthur Brooks, a professor at Harvard University, spoke at the recent ARC Conference in London on "The Science of Happiness". Start your own study on the Science of Happiness, put it into practice, teach your kids the same and create a very happy family in the process.
