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  • father

    7 April, 2026

    My father knew what was worth having and provided us with an ideal lifestyle. Our old weatherboard house was no showplace, but it was full of contentment, laughter and security.

    Roland Foster

  • family

    18 October, 2024

    From my own experience growing up in a fractured family, good relationships with both family and friends are critical for health, wellbeing and success.

    Warwick Marsh

  • sibling ultrasound

    17 October, 2024

    For Squish in particular, the arrival of number two will be a game-changer. Here are three things she has to look forward to — three things that will change her life for the better.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • trust

    16 October, 2024

    Relationships thrive when trust is strong. But how do we build it in the first instance, and then recover it if we’ve lost it? Here are three tips to help you build trust and hold on to it.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • father and child

    15 October, 2024

    Warren Farrell, known for his provocative insights into gender dynamics, uses this book to argue that societal, legal, and media portrayals often marginalise fathers, leading to detrimental effects on family structures and child development.

    John Stapleton

  • parenting while sick

    14 October, 2024

    Parenting toddlers is challenging at the best of times. When you are sick (not to mention when your spouse and child are sick along with you!), the challenge is multiplied by several magnitudes. But your children still need to be fed, cleaned and occupied. How do you handle this?

    Jean Seah

  • outside

    11 October, 2024

    Turn the screens off and get outside with your kids! It could be as simple as kicking a ball in the backyard or a visit to your local park. Resist the temptation to make it elaborate or expensive – the simpler, the better!

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • reading

    10 October, 2024

    There are many ways for us to spend time together, but I believe the most bonding of these is when we read together. There in my lap, she feels safe, secure, close and loved. What more could a toddler want?

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • marriage

    9 October, 2024

    Have you ever thought about how your marriage looks to your children — or about how your attitudes toward marriage are influencing them? Your modelling influences your children’s perspectives and practices in their own marriages.

    National Center for Fathering

  • children

    8 October, 2024

    "Children of the State: Stolen for Profit" presents a devastating compilation of statistics and analyses of failed family and child protection systems. The overwhelming socioeconomic consequences of misguided family and child protection policies reach deep into every community.

    John Stapleton

  • toddlers

    7 October, 2024

    Parenting – and teaching – takes oodles of patience, which one is usually short of when sleep-deprived, as parents of toddlers usually are. So, how do we keep our cool and model patience to our toddlers?

    Jean Seah

  • sexual integrity

    5 October, 2024

    It is a huge challenge for men to keep their sexual integrity in a p*rnified world. Greg’s p*rn addiction cost him his marriage, his house and his children. It’s a heartbreaking story. Ultimately, Greg’s tale of woe is a story of hope, victory and freedom — but at what a price!

    Warwick Marsh

  • start

    3 October, 2024

    If there is just ONE THING you have on hand to give to new dads, I encourage you to have the "Help Me Grow Guide: The First Year". It’s an easy way to bring dads into the wonderful life of their child and encourage their participation right from the start.

    National Center for Fathering

  • dancing in the minefields

    2 October, 2024

    Do you ever feel like your marriage has become a minefield? Sometimes we get off track with our wives, and the smallest things can cause tension and separation. Too often, couples get caught up in the distractions of life and lose track of each other.

    National Center for Fathering

  • 1 October, 2024

    Stephen Baskerville’s "Taken into Custody: The War Against Fatherhood, Marriage, and the Family" presents a scathing critique of the American divorce and family court system, arguing that it systematically undermines the traditional family structure, particularly by marginalising fathers.

    John Stapleton

  • 30 September, 2024

    We spent three happy hours exploring the animal farm, and even had time to visit a strawberry farm nearby afterward!

    Jean Seah

  • Good Kids

    27 September, 2024

    Encouraging your kids about good behaviour is one of the most effective ways to train, or disciple, your children.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Girls and Boys

    26 September, 2024

    The toys my 14-month-old chooses to play with confirms my suspicion that girls and boys are born with in-built predispositions towards different activities and skills.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • father-in-law

    25 September, 2024

    The tradition of asking a father for his blessing to marry his daughter reflects this human intuition of responsibility of care. As we welcome each child’s spouse into our family, we entrust them with our child’s care and commit to supporting them in this endeavour.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Family Violence

    24 September, 2024

    Contrary to common beliefs, up to one in three victims of sexual assault and at least one in three victims of family violence and abuse are male.

    Guest Writer

  • equally loved

    23 September, 2024

    When we discovered that Baby 2 was on her way, we were delighted, but also a tad concerned about how Baby 1 would react. Now, by and large, our progeny co-exist joyfully, taking delight in each other’s existence. We are careful to treat them as equally or equitably as possible.

    Jean Seah

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  • wedding vows

Making the Wedding Vows Stick

By |June 26th, 2024|

Renewing our vows can be done as frequently as we choose; from the mundane routines to settings in the extreme. When we start to think this way, there must be thousands of opportunities for couples to renew their vows.

2506, 2024
  • judicial indiscretion

Judicial Indiscretion

By |June 25th, 2024|

A sobering poem on the injustice of the family law system, which can never return time with his child that has been stolen from a father.

2406, 2024
  • art gallery

Artistic Escapades

By |June 24th, 2024|

I have always enjoyed immersing myself in beautiful art, and now I have the opportunity to share it with my husband and children.

2106, 2024
  • Dads4Kids

The Hearts Behind Dads4Kids

By |June 21st, 2024|

Dads4Kids founders Warwick and Alison Marsh have massive hearts. As their eldest son, I’ve witnessed first-hand their Phar Lap-sized tickers for Australia and the World. It’s right there in the hand-drawn blue heart of the Dads4Kids logo.

2006, 2024

Squish’s Grandparents Come to Town

By |June 20th, 2024|

For the last two weeks, Squish has been surrounded by all four of her grandparents. It was the first time Squish had met my mum and dad, who flew in to the United States all the way from Australia.

1906, 2024
  • attachment

Attached – For Better or Worse

By |June 19th, 2024|

An intentional marriage that is loving and affirming, is a powerful way to heal the wounds of insecure attachment. It’s one of the great graces of marriage as we grow in attachment to each other by providing consistent and responsive care.

1706, 2024
  • animal adventures

Arboreal and Animal Adventures Galore

By |June 17th, 2024|

As we live in an urban area, it takes some planning and effort to facilitate encounters with animals and experiences of plant life. What nature-themed adventures have you found in your area?

1106, 2024
  • single father

Single Fathers: Press On

By |June 11th, 2024|

Is it possible to be a great father as a single dad? The short answer is, “Absolutely!” However, since being a single parent brings a variety of outside factors and dynamics, we may have to take a slightly different approach.

1006, 2024

Dangerous Plants

By |June 10th, 2024|

Introducing your child to the great outdoors is part of the joy of parenting. Fostering a love of nature and curiosity about creation is par for the course. However, in Australia, the flora and fauna pose hazards aplenty. Be careful around unidentified plants!

706, 2024
  • Fantastical Fathering

Fantastical Fathering

By |June 7th, 2024|

Dads, spark your children’s imaginations! Stoke their curiosity! Be the fantastical father who fires up their brain synapses and inspires them to find their place in the world. You won’t regret it.

506, 2024
  • wedding vow

What’s in a Vow?

By |June 5th, 2024|

Vows are not just words. Unlike a promise, which is typically made between people and may be private to them, a sacred vow is made to God, or before God as a witness. It is never totally private and carries accountability to the person (or people) to whom we made the vow and to God.

306, 2024
  • birth

Birth Pangs: Be Prepared

By |June 3rd, 2024|

Life gets busy, and despite the instinct to nest and collect all necessities before birth, your due date can creep up on you before you know it. Preparing during your second trimester might be ideal, as you tend to have more energy then.

106, 2024
  • riding

Writing About Riding

By |June 1st, 2024|

3 June is World Bicycle Day. Bicycling is fun, it’s economical, and it’s healthy. It’s an ecological pastime the whole family can enjoy. And if we pay attention, riding a bicycle can provide some lessons for everyday life.

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