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  • The 154 Billion Dollar Man

    6 February, 2026

    A landmark report reveals father absence now costs taxpayers USD $154 billion annually, making a compelling economic and social case for investing in fathers to strengthen families and nations.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • hero

    5 February, 2026

    A teenage boy’s heroic swim to save his family becomes a powerful reflection on courage, faith, fatherhood, and the kind of character our culture should celebrate and cultivate.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • attentiveness in listening

    4 February, 2026

    Attentiveness and discipline are keys to listening well. When we take the time to listen to our spouse, we strengthen our relationship like nothing else.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • An Unfair Advantage

    3 February, 2026

    Unfair advantage in legal and social systems creates profound ethical concerns, leaving vulnerable parents powerless against well-resourced institutions. Justice demands equity, transparency, and safeguards to prevent exploitation of the disadvantaged.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • boy crisis fathers matter

    30 January, 2026

    International Men’s Day voices highlight the boy crisis, fatherlessness, and the value of positive masculinity—arguing that supporting men and boys strengthens families, benefits women, and secures a healthier future for society.

    Warwick Marsh

  • men and women

    29 January, 2026

    A viral essay explores why young women trend left while young men don’t, examining biology, technology, institutions and family life — and why strong families may be the key to bridging the divide.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • alone

    28 January, 2026

    Loneliness differs from simple solitude, carrying real emotional and physical costs—especially for the elderly. Yet faith, family, and community offer hope, purpose, and lasting companionship in life’s later years.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • sons

    27 January, 2026

    Fatherhood matters more than ever. In a culture confusing boys about identity and purpose, dads are called to lead with love, strength, and intentional guidance to help sons grow into grounded, resilient men.

    National Center for Fathering

  • How to DAD

    23 January, 2026

    Kiwi dad Jordan Watson of "How to DAD" brings laughs and realness to fatherhood, inspiring other parents' journeys and highlighting the power of community, courage, and learning as you go.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • joy

    22 January, 2026

    Fr Mihoc invites fathers to become “guardians of joy”, showing how everyday moments of fun, presence, and faith-filled love can shape resilient kids and transform the emotional atmosphere of family life.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Happily Ever After

    21 January, 2026

    We all know the phrase “happily ever after,” but real marriage often looks very different from the fairy tale. What if our expectations of marriage are shaping our experience more than we realise?

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • birthday

    19 January, 2026

    A reflective birthday tribute to fatherhood, urging dads to rediscover wonder, prioritise time over busyness, and pass on contentment, character, and faith to the next generation.

    Don Mathis

  • Think on Good

    16 January, 2026

    The Think on Good podcast hosts an encouraging conversation on the importance of being dad—sharing hope, real stories, and practical support for fathers seeking stronger bonds and healthier futures for their children.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • father

    15 January, 2026

    A critique of industrial-scale fatherhood, contrasting elite surrogacy and dynastic ambition with a biblical vision of present, faithful fatherhood that money, technology, and optimisation can never replace.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • habit

    14 January, 2026

    Small, intentional rituals can transform ordinary routines into meaningful couple time. Rituals that resonate with our natural habits and desires, and nurture our relationship, provide a rhythm that makes our couple time a regular and positive activity without being a straitjacket.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • dad at Christmas

    13 January, 2026

    If you are currently facing something heartbreaking, where the path forward seems obscured by tears and fatigue, you’re not alone. Many other dads understand and empathise. Also, even in the midst of the pain, there are good reasons to stand strong and persevere.

    National Center for Fathering

  • pancakes

    9 January, 2026

    Family meals shape memories, faith, and fatherhood. Nathaniel Marsh reflects on presence-based parenting, kitchen mishaps, and simple traditions like Saturday morning pancakes, that build lasting relationships across generations.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • father and children

    8 January, 2026

    A viral confession about a father disliking time with his children sparks a firm, fraternal response arguing that fatherhood is shaped by chosen sacrifice, not fleeting feelings or enjoyment.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • home

    7 January, 2026

    The art of householding and homemaking lies within everyone’s grasp, with a much wider-reaching impact than we might at first imagine.

    Guest Writer

  • The Harsh Reality of Being a Single Dad

    6 January, 2026

    The Dads4Kids team recently discovered this powerful video from The King Collective. Fathers face many challenges, and Dads4Kids' heart is to support and encourage single dads as much as we possibly can. We hope this video is an encouragement to you.

    Nathaniel Marsh

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

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

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.

901, 2026
  • pancakes

Dad’s Saturday Morning Pancakes

By |January 9th, 2026|

Family meals shape memories, faith, and fatherhood. Nathaniel Marsh reflects on presence-based parenting, kitchen mishaps, and simple traditions like Saturday morning pancakes, that build lasting relationships across generations.

601, 2026
  • The Harsh Reality of Being a Single Dad

The Harsh Reality of Being a Single Dad

By |January 6th, 2026|

The Dads4Kids team recently discovered this powerful video from The King Collective. Fathers face many challenges, and Dads4Kids' heart is to support and encourage single dads as much as we possibly can. We hope this video is an encouragement to you.

201, 2026
  • books

Top 10 Classic Books on Men and Fatherhood

By |January 2nd, 2026|

As someone who is passionate for men in the context of mothers, fathers and children, I looked through my rather large collection of books about men and fatherhood. These books have different reasons for being on my top ten list, but they are all classics.

101, 2026
  • New Year's calibrations

Goodbye New Year’s Resolutions, Hello New Year’s Calibrations

By |January 1st, 2026|

Too many times I’ve been burned by good intentions, watching a New Year’s resolution run aground on the rocks of February — if they even made it that far. However, I have made changes in my life that stuck — including several this year that I plan to tweak or build upon as 2026 begins.

3112, 2025
  • 2026 resolutions

2026 and the Path to Renewal

By |December 31st, 2025|

As 2026 begins, let’s keep up the positive momentum. Here are four New Year’s resolutions that can help keep the West on a path of renewal.

3012, 2025
  • holiday

5 Ways to Make This Holiday Season Truly OK

By |December 30th, 2025|

If the holiday season ushers in an assortment of emotions for most people, that’s even more true for single dads this time of year. Joy, laughter, and anticipation may be at the forefront. What about dread, anxiety, or doubt? “Yes” to all of the above, and then some.

2612, 2025
  • New Year New Beginnings

New Year, New Beginnings

By |December 26th, 2025|

The New Year brings new beginnings. As we head into 2026, the heart of Dads4Kids continues to beat strong with fresh energy and new opportunities.

2512, 2025
  • Christmas shepherds a Child is born

Unto You — Even You! — a Child is Born

By |December 25th, 2025|

This Christmas, pause to remember the shepherds who heard the news of the Christ Child's birth. Recall that God sent His Saviour into the world for everyday people. Yes, even the most ordinary among us have been welcomed into the greatest story ever told.

2412, 2025
  • Christmas Wish List Grandad

Wish List

By |December 24th, 2025|

What would be the most wonderful gift you could receive? What items do you desire on your Christmas wish list that are not available in any catalog? 

1912, 2025
  • Joyeux Noël (Merry Christmas)

Joyeux Noël (Merry Christmas)

By |December 19th, 2025|

Joyeux Noël (Merry Christmas) tells the incredible true-life story of the spontaneous Christmas Eve truce declared by Scottish, French and German troops during World War I. Like the story of Joyeux Noël, the message of Christmas is one of faith, hope, and ultimately love.

1812, 2025
  • parent talk christmas

The “Talk” Before Christmas

By |December 18th, 2025|

For many parents, Christmas means more than just wrapping presents — it might involve thinking about how our children will process the mix of relatives, relationships, and worldviews that will gather under one roof. How do we talk to our children about our family values without alienating relatives we care about?

1212, 2025
  • happy couple marriage

10 Keys to a Great Marriage

By |December 12th, 2025|

Love is a very costly exercise, but it has great rewards and brings great joy. Having celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary, here are our 10 keys to having a great marriage.

1112, 2025
  • christmas

A Dad’s Guide to Christmas Wonder

By |December 11th, 2025|

Christmas has long been my favourite time of the year. Here are a few of the timeless lessons Christmas can teach us — lessons we can pass on to our children as we celebrate the season with them.

1012, 2025
  • Honey To Do List

The Honey-Do List Standoff

By |December 10th, 2025|

What to do with the Honey-Do List standoff, where a spouse (e.g. wife) has a list of expected tasks for her husband to complete? Often, the Honey-Do List turns a home into a battle ground of competing needs — something neither spouse wants.

512, 2025
  • These Are The Hands

These Are The Hands

By |December 5th, 2025|

Nathaniel Marsh reflects on 21.5 years of marriage, the beauty of shared hands and tender moments, and the enduring power of love inspired by family and faith.

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