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  • Parenting Across Borders

    22 September, 2026

    A family separated by legal battles and immigration barriers finds strength in faith, technology and love as a father remains deeply involved in his children’s lives from afar.

    Jean Seah

  • single father

    14 October, 2025

    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.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Erika and Charlie Kirk

    10 October, 2025

    Charlie Kirk’s insight into why men wear dark suits at their wedding was both provocative and profound, to say the least. Marriage is a process of death from which life usually springs in more ways than one. I often tell men it is a wonderful way to die.

    Warwick Marsh

  • 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

  • marital conflict

    8 October, 2025

    Every marriage has conflict. Two imperfect people sharing a home and dealing with all the pressures of modern life? It’s inevitable! But conflict doesn’t have to be destructive.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • fathering

    7 October, 2025

    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.

    Ken Canfield

  • Dads4Kids Fun Camp memories

    3 October, 2025

    The 2025 Dads4Kids Fun Camp will be held from 7 – 8 November at the beautiful Coolendel Campground, located on the Shoalhaven River around three hours south of Sydney. Build memories forever with your kids.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • 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

  • arguments

    1 October, 2025

    Rightly or wrongly, arguments happen. Whatever the trigger, according to author and therapist Sue Johnson, arguments between lovers are essentially a ‘protest against disconnection’. The subtext of every argument is a question: Do you care about me? Love me? Know me?

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • dads

    30 September, 2025

    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.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Get Unstuck, Get Growing, Get Upgraded

    26 September, 2025

    Andrew asked pertinent questions, listened intently, and tapped into his vast experience to help me get unstuck, get growing, and get upgraded. He has a way of getting to the crux of an issue, and I’ll be forever grateful for his wisdom and counsel.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • 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

  • marriage affair

    24 September, 2025

    Awhile ago, a viral video clip came to our attention. In the video, a marriage counsellor is responding to the claim that 85% of affairs begin at work.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • father's love

    23 September, 2025

    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.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Erika and Charlie Kirk

    22 September, 2025

    Gender activists have unleashed a Marxist-inspired campaign to redefine, reconfigure, and eventually destroy the family. Feminists launched a crusade to vilify men and fathers. In response, Charlie Kirk disparaged the anti-family effort in strong language.

    Guest Writer

  • keeping on

    19 September, 2025

    When it comes to fathering, sometimes it's two steps forward, one step back. Always remember, even if you get hit back a step after two steps forward, you’re still one step ahead from where you were before. Dads, keep on keeping on!

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • 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

  • cohabitating

    17 September, 2025

    Cohabitating couples can be very generous and loving, but it can never be a total and unconditional gift of self while it is understood as a temporary relationship.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • single dad

    16 September, 2025

    As a single dad, your situation may not be ideal, but your kids can still thrive and succeed.

    All Pro Dad

  • father

    12 September, 2025

    If you want to be truly great in your life as a man, as a leader, as a husband, as a father, in employment, in business or in any endeavour, the secret for SUCCESS is HUMILITY.

    Warwick Marsh

  • 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

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  • Man

What Does It Mean to Be a Man?

By |July 11th, 2025|

Being a man in 2025 might be more complicated than it was in, say, 1955. But history shows our forefathers faced enormous, often devastating challenges. Being a man is difficult and challenging—but maybe that’s exactly the point

1007, 2025
  • toddlers

When Toddlers Take Control

By |July 10th, 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.

907, 2025
  • Role Model Marriage Adobe

Role Models for Marriage

By |July 9th, 2025|

Every marriage needs role models, couples to look up to and imitate – usually parents. But for young people raised without stable, marital role models, mentors can fill the gap, offering hope and guidance.

307, 2025
  • Baseball Boy Character Sport

The Sport Stat That Really Matters: Character

By |July 3rd, 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.

207, 2025
  • Success Marriage

Success Breeds Success

By |July 2nd, 2025|

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.

107, 2025
  • 5 Encouragement Single Dads

5 Encouragements for Single Dads

By |July 1st, 2025|

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.

2706, 2025
  • Children Having Fun Smiling Future

We Were All Children Once

By |June 27th, 2025|

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.

1706, 2025
  • What Don't You Understand

What Don’t You Understand?

By |June 17th, 2025|

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.

1306, 2025
  • Dad Kids Sons Couch Smiling Dads4Kids

Why We Need Dads4Kids More Than Ever

By |June 13th, 2025|

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.

1006, 2025
  • Dad Tell You

What Did Your Dad Tell You?

By |June 10th, 2025|

Don Mathis has collected some proverbs from papas around the world and invites you to answer this question: What Did Your Dad Tell You?

606, 2025
  • Everything at Once Daddy Cuddle

Everything All At Once

By |June 6th, 2025|

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.

306, 2025
  • Man Responsibility Identity

A Man’s Responsibility

By |June 3rd, 2025|

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.

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