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  • How to Stay Connected for a Lifetime

    30 September, 2026

    Marriage can gradually lose its spark as life pulls couples apart. But connection can be restored through acceptance, intentional time together, attentive listening, fewer distractions and renewed intimacy.

    Larry Stockstill

  • communication

    1 April, 2026

    Almost everyone agrees that communication — good communication — is essential to successful relationships. But what constitutes ‘good’ communication?

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • 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

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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.

602, 2026
  • The 154 Billion Dollar Man

The 154 Billion Dollar Man

By |February 6th, 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.

302, 2026
  • An Unfair Advantage

An Unfair Advantage

By |February 3rd, 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.

3001, 2026
  • boy crisis fathers matter

The Boy Crisis and Why Fathers Matter

By |January 30th, 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.

2801, 2026
  • alone

It Is Not Good for Man to be Alone

By |January 28th, 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.

2701, 2026
  • sons

Why Our Sons Need Us Now

By |January 27th, 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.

2301, 2026
  • How to DAD

How to DAD

By |January 23rd, 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.

2201, 2026
  • joy

Be a Guardian of Joy

By |January 22nd, 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.

2101, 2026
  • Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

By |January 21st, 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?

1901, 2026
  • birthday

Thoughts on My Son’s 33rd Birthday

By |January 19th, 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.

1601, 2026
  • Think on Good

Think On Good

By |January 16th, 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.

1501, 2026
  • father

Fertility Alone Doesn’t Make a Father

By |January 15th, 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.

1401, 2026
  • habit

Habit Makers, Habit Breakers

By |January 14th, 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.

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.

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