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A Few Words with Wordsworth; Celebrating Men and Boys
“The growth that comes between a father and a son is a two-way street; it makes a life complete.” This is a line from my poem “Children That Belong to Other Men”. Such is the reflection of “Celebrating Men and Boys”, the 2025 theme for International Men’s Day (19 November).
Family Courts in the Firing Line
This week saw this fascinating announcement from an American advocate, Robert Garza, who is intent on fixing the family court system not only across America but in countries across the world.
March for Australia: Aussie Blokes Are Being Left Behind
Many of the problems aired during the March for Australia are impacting most on the ordinary Aussie blokes who are already at the bottom of the pile. Men are most likely to be kicked to the curb by the pressures being caused by the current high levels of immigration.
How to Be a Great Dad, Even When You’re Doing It Alone
Through consistent love and the support of other wise men, single dads can walk in confidence and leave an impact that lasts generations. Here are five essential principles—three “do’s” and two “don’ts”—that can help single fathers navigate this important calling.
Five Marks of a Faithful Single Father
Billy Graham once said, “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets of our society.” That’s especially true of single fathers.
HEART Fathering: Laugh, Grow, Never Give Up
Being a dad is about showing up—physically and emotionally—and engaging with your children in ways that build lasting trust and make memories. I want to give you a simple framework using the letters of HEART that captures some vital expressions of fatherhood.
Imperfect but Present: Why Our Kids Don’t Need Perfect Dads—Just Growing Ones
Here’s the truth that gives hope: Your child isn’t looking for a perfect dad. They’re looking for you. Present. Real. Honest. Willing to grow.
Dad: Make Sure Your Kids Feel the Love
Saying “I love you” and “I’m so proud of you” can be a tremendous blessing and a real benefit to our kids. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy or natural for us, but we can grow in that direction.
Two Challenges for Single Dads
As a single dad, your situation may not be ideal, but your kids can still thrive and succeed.
3 Reasons Fatherhood is Hard
Single dads often carry tremendous weight. Some of the toughest times in my entire parenting journey happened when I was a single father. But I have also experienced joy in my life that, apart from being a parent, I never would have known existed.
