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  • removal of children

    31 March, 2026

    The removal of children is not a neutral act. It is shaped by political ideology, inequality, and unchecked state power — demanding urgent scrutiny and systemic reform.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • neighbourhood fun

    30 March, 2026

    For toddler parents with active and curious children, there are free or affordable activities you can find in your local Aussie neighbourhood to exercise their imagination and boost their confidence.

    Jean Seah

  • Four Keys for Men to Live Longer

    27 March, 2026

    Every year, millions of families lose their fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons too early. Men in Australia live an average of nearly five years less than women. But here's the good news — the vast majority of premature male deaths are preventable.

    Warwick Marsh

  • Eyes Up: The View of Fatherhood You've Been Missing

    26 March, 2026

    The daily, often mundane work of fatherhood — bedtime conversations, consistency in discipline, the showing up again and again — this is the soil where transformation happens.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Openness to Life is for All of Us

    25 March, 2026

    Being ‘open to life’ is a posture of open hands before God, our Lord and Father in Heaven. It’s a disposition of heart that says: Everything we have is Your gift, O Lord – may we welcome Your children and love them as You do.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • parents without children

    24 March, 2026

    When a society removes children from their parents, it must confront a question that goes beyond policy, beyond procedure, beyond bureaucratic justification: What kind of country are we becoming if we allow hope itself to be taken from those who have already lost the most?

    Patrick O'Connor

  • 20 March, 2026

    A candid conversation on sexual integrity for men and fathers — why the sexual revolution failed, and how we can lead our families with honesty, respect, and love.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Dad

    19 March, 2026

    Your job pays the bills. But "Dad" is the title that defines your legacy. This piece is a call to fathers to own the role that matters most.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Power of Prayer

    18 March, 2026

    Prayer doesn't change God — it changes you. Discover why prayers sometimes seem unanswered, and how opening your heart to grace transforms both you and your marriage.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • separation

    17 March, 2026

    A book review of "Surviving Separation: Understanding Family Law Without Confusion" (released in January 2025) by Graham McFarland. This is a practical, Australia-focused guide that aims to turn confusion into a step-by-step roadmap.

    David Maywald

  • Show Me The Father

    13 March, 2026

    The Kendrick Brothers’ 2021 documentary "Show Me The Father" is well worth watching. Directed by Rick Altizer, it beautifully weaves together a series of stories highlighting the importance of fatherhood.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • dad

    12 March, 2026

    Are you building your kids up or wearing them down? Discover practical ways to become the dad who makes his children feel safe, known, and loved.

    National Center for Fathering

  • fur baby

    11 March, 2026

    Fur babies: substitute child, family asset or living therapy doll? In this blog, we discuss some different views on the rise of the Fur Baby culture.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • dad bashing

    10 March, 2026

    In contemporary Australian society, fathers are increasingly depicted as insignificant or inherently flawed within family life. This cultural trend, often described as 'dad bashing', reflects a broader pattern of diminishing the value of fatherhood.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • Truth Cures

    6 March, 2026

    Truth has the power to heal and set people free. This article explores the growing issue of false allegations, their devastating consequences, and the importance of pursuing justice grounded in truth.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • home

    5 March, 2026

    As institutions adopt new cultural norms, parents can no longer outsource character formation. The home, not the system, is now the decisive arena shaping strong, resilient sons and daughters.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • marriage

    4 March, 2026

    This Lent, one couple explores how fasting, prayer and generosity can strengthen both faith and marriage—offering practical ways for spouses to grow closer to God and each other together.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • parenting

    3 March, 2026

    STEP stands for Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. Basically, it is a method to provide guidance and discipline to a child – and it works. It works for infants, and it works for teenagers.

    Don Mathis

  • future

    27 February, 2026

    International Men’s Day 2026 champions “The Future Is Everyone”, calling men and women to reject division, restore complementarity, and rebuild strong families for the flourishing of society.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • year

    26 February, 2026

    Make this the year your children remember for all the right reasons. A simple daily tradition—five focused minutes of presence—can build trust, deepen connection, and shape a lasting legacy.

    National Center for Fathering

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2403, 2026
  • parents without children

Parents Without Hope – Their Children Taken

By |March 24th, 2026|

When a society removes children from their parents, it must confront a question that goes beyond policy, beyond procedure, beyond bureaucratic justification: What kind of country are we becoming if we allow hope itself to be taken from those who have already lost the most?

2003, 2026

Let’s Talk About Sex

By |March 20th, 2026|

A candid conversation on sexual integrity for men and fathers — why the sexual revolution failed, and how we can lead our families with honesty, respect, and love.

1803, 2026
  • Power of Prayer

Power of Prayer

By |March 18th, 2026|

Prayer doesn't change God — it changes you. Discover why prayers sometimes seem unanswered, and how opening your heart to grace transforms both you and your marriage.

1703, 2026
  • separation

Surviving Separation

By |March 17th, 2026|

A book review of "Surviving Separation: Understanding Family Law Without Confusion" (released in January 2025) by Graham McFarland. This is a practical, Australia-focused guide that aims to turn confusion into a step-by-step roadmap.

1303, 2026
  • Show Me The Father

Show Me The Father

By |March 13th, 2026|

The Kendrick Brothers’ 2021 documentary "Show Me The Father" is well worth watching. Directed by Rick Altizer, it beautifully weaves together a series of stories highlighting the importance of fatherhood.

1003, 2026
  • dad bashing

Dad Bashing

By |March 10th, 2026|

In contemporary Australian society, fathers are increasingly depicted as insignificant or inherently flawed within family life. This cultural trend, often described as 'dad bashing', reflects a broader pattern of diminishing the value of fatherhood.

603, 2026
  • Truth Cures

Truth Cures

By |March 6th, 2026|

Truth has the power to heal and set people free. This article explores the growing issue of false allegations, their devastating consequences, and the importance of pursuing justice grounded in truth.

503, 2026
  • home

Your Home Is the Last Normal Institution

By |March 5th, 2026|

As institutions adopt new cultural norms, parents can no longer outsource character formation. The home, not the system, is now the decisive arena shaping strong, resilient sons and daughters.

303, 2026
  • parenting

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting

By |March 3rd, 2026|

STEP stands for Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. Basically, it is a method to provide guidance and discipline to a child – and it works. It works for infants, and it works for teenagers.

2702, 2026
  • future

The Future Is Everyone

By |February 27th, 2026|

International Men’s Day 2026 champions “The Future Is Everyone”, calling men and women to reject division, restore complementarity, and rebuild strong families for the flourishing of society.

2402, 2026
  • criminal malice

Criminal Malice

By |February 24th, 2026|

The law must not be a passive observer of institutional harm; it must be an active guardian of justice. Malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and other tortuous wrongs must be met with civil remedies and, where appropriate, criminal sanctions.

2002, 2026
  • One Woman is Worth Ten Men

Have You Considered Helping Boys?

By |February 20th, 2026|

In the early stages of the women’s movement, one man advocating for women and girls was worth ten women. In today’s gynocentric world, one woman advocating for men and boys is worth ten men doing the same.

1802, 2026
  • mystery

Romance and Mystery

By |February 18th, 2026|

Romantic excitement may spark a relationship, but lasting love is built through intention, curiosity and devotion—sustained by mystery, deep commitment, and habits that keep romance alive through every season.

1702, 2026
  • Dads in Distress

Single Dads

By |February 17th, 2026|

Dads in Distress supports single fathers with a national helpline, 24/7 WhatsApp groups, practical guides and events—offering connection, encouragement and practical help when dads need it most.

1302, 2026
  • dance of love

The Dance of Love

By |February 13th, 2026|

From classic cinema to Olympic ice rinks, this reflection explores love as a dance—dynamic, disciplined and beautiful—inviting husbands and fathers to lead with strength, joy and devotion.

1202, 2026
  • speak life

Speak Life – A Call to Action for Dads

By |February 12th, 2026|

An uplifting call to fathers to harness the power of their words, reject self-limiting speech, and intentionally speak life, courage and affirmation into their children and themselves.

1102, 2026
  • together with purpose

Together with Purpose

By |February 11th, 2026|

Marriage isn’t sustained by luck, but by daily, intentional choices rooted in faith. Together with purpose, couples move beyond chance toward sacramental love that endures, deepens, and flourishes.

1002, 2026
  • stolen generation

Another Stolen Generation

By |February 10th, 2026|

The current Family Law System is biased against fathers and routinely deprives children of their biological birthright to equal access with their mother and fathers. This legislation creates a new stolen generation of children who, in many cases, are taken away from their fathers.

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