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Be the Bridge, Dad: Connecting Your Kids to Their Grandparents
Grandparents offer children something irreplaceable: family heritage, unconditional love, wisdom and prayer. Dads can build these lifelong bonds through simple, intentional acts of connection.
Grandparents’ Poem — by Charlie Mathis
Grandparents' Day in Australia is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of October. The day honours the vital care, support, and wisdom older generations give to their families and communities. Here is a poem written by the son of frequent contributor, Don Mathis.
Dad, Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
A dad’s words can shape a child for life. Don’t hold back from telling your children you love them, believe in them and are proud of them.
Empowering Dads and Granddads
A recap of the Grandparenthood podcast chat on the impact of dads, and a preview of the 2026 Men's Summit at Stanwell Tops, highlighting the National Grandparent Conference happening the same weekend.
The Gift We’d Rather Not Receive
What the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can teach every marriage about the gift of frailty.
Sleeping Our Way to a Better Marriage
Sleep deprivation is a recognised means of torture. But what about when the cause is one of our children? In this post we explore how we might sleep our way to a better marriage.
A Grand Way to Live: Faith, Wisdom, and Joy for Every Grandparent
After decades of writing books for dads that changed families across the nation, Jay Payleitner is taking on grandparenting in his newest title, "A Grand Way to Live: Faith, Wisdom, and Joy for Every Grandparent (A 90-Day Devotional)".
My Father
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.
The Rise of the Fur Baby
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.
Dad, Step Back and See the Glory
An empty-nest father urges busy dads to pause amid the chaos, recognise God’s glory in each season of family life, and trade frustration for gratitude before the fleeting years slip away.
