• Nike

    24 July, 2025

    Fatherhood and family — which are often portrayed negatively in popular culture — received a rare moment of glory this week, thanks to Nike’s heartwarming ad celebrating pro golfer Scottie Scheffler’s recent win at The Open Championship in Northern Ireland.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Mummy Favourite

    17 July, 2025

    Our daughter has turned fiercely Mum-favourite. “No, Mummy do it” is now the refrain that echoes through our corridors. Here are a few strategies I used to help win back my daughter's heart.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • False Allegations Bettina Arndt

    15 July, 2025

    A string of successful malicious prosecution cases could throw a spanner in the works of the huge false allegations industry. Fantasy? Perhaps. But a recent High Court decision gives a rare glimmer of hope. One small step for mankind. And we should celebrate this small success.

    Bettina Arndt

  • toddlers

    10 July, 2025

    One insight I’ve gained through actual (as opposed to theoretical) parenting is that parents aren’t quite as responsible for their toddlers’ behaviour as I once assumed. A practical illustration will suffice: public meltdowns. Here are three things I can control when my toddler takes charge.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Single Fathers Research

    8 July, 2025

    Single fathers can help other dads by sharing their experiences on the work-family balance of single parenting. Plus, earn a $20 voucher in the process!

    Guest Writer

  • 5 Encouragement Single Dads

    1 July, 2025

    Being a single dad is a serious balancing act. Sometimes, it gets tough and lonely. We want all single fathers to feel appreciated. That’s why we’re here to give you these five encouragements.

    All Pro Dad

  • Children Having Fun Smiling Future

    27 June, 2025

    Australia’s children are the future of this great country. They’ll grow up to be the future dads and mums, the future workers, and the future leaders. All the more reason to invest in them now, while we still can.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Involved Dads

    26 June, 2025

    Being involved dads for our kids is one of the most powerful ways we can support our children's incredible mums, who carry such a heavy burden every day.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Married Not Having Kids

    25 June, 2025

    The number of people getting married and having kids has been steadily declining. Here are three reasons why, and what we do to reverse this society-destroying trend.

    Guest Writer

  • New Dad Baby Shoulder Adobe

    19 June, 2025

    Become a new dad? Amazing! But it's not easy. Here are five considerations on how to father well from the beginning. Because showing up early shapes who they become—and who you become, too.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Dad Kids Sons Couch Smiling Dads4Kids

    13 June, 2025

    Dads4Kids’ vision and mission to transform the nation by inspiring fathers to help their children be the best they can be is greater. By God’s grace, the work of Dads4Kids will continue, and we will see the tide of fatherlessness turn.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • travel

    12 June, 2025

    Our airborne journey was not for the faint of heart. Our travel involved relentless sleep deprivation, unexpected hurdles, and nonstop physical demands. Here are seven strategies we employed to survive the ordeal.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Fatherhood Changes Everything

    5 June, 2025

    When you begin your fatherhood journey, you know the world is forever different. Three critical truths – and implementing them – will pay off for the years to come.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Rebellion Human Heart Defiance Child

    29 May, 2025

    Rebellion is a part of the human heart. This perspective isn’t particularly popular. But it is honest – and it’s a powerful tool that equips us for the long journey of parenting.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Empty Time Dad Man Distress

    27 May, 2025

    Many dads come to me in tears after losing their wives, kids – everything. I call it the empty time. It's not a pretty story. Nor was it meant to be.

    Tony Miller

  • Stand Adobe

    23 May, 2025

    Dads4Kids and the Men’s Leadership Summit are deeply committed to helping all men stand for the better way, the masculine way. As the great Billy Graham said, “Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.”

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • 22 May, 2025

    We want our children to become responsible, self-disciplined adults who are able to delay gratification in favour of better benefits later on. That means teaching them to say 'No' now.

    Ken Canfield

  • Dusty Boot Books

    16 May, 2025

    If your family is like mine and loves a good story, check out Dusty Boot Books and invest in some children’s books that prioritise family, creativity, beauty, values, education, and make a difference.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Shame Child Guilt Girl

    15 May, 2025

    In your role as a parent, recognise shame for what it is and consider how you can use it according to its purpose to help your child grow.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Mother's Day 2025

    9 May, 2025

    Appreciating and celebrating mothers isn’t just a kind gesture – it’s essential to the health and strength of families and society. Here are six reasons why this appreciation is so vital.

    Warwick Marsh

  • daddy issues

    1 May, 2025

    How can today’s young men ensure that they don’t raise children with daddy issues? I have a few ideas that any man can implement to become a good dad.

    Annie Holmquist

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