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.

What is a responsibility? What is the male responsible for? What is the guiding force in determining any of the above? Those are some tough questions.

There is no telling how many men's lives Men's Health Week has saved since 2002. And now, a glimmer of federal government hope – but you must use your voice!

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

This is a story about my bookshelf. Not usually that important, but all my special mementos, significant memories and special people are displayed on it.

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.

Male victims of sexual violence, and there are many thousands of them from all over the world, are often ignored. Here's more research into male victims that the world wants to stay hidden.

Dad, take heart. You can get through this. Face your fears. Do hard things. You'll realise this: they produced some of the greatest joys in your life.

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.

When it comes to the election of Australia’s political leaders, be informed and get involved as much as possible. After all, to quote writer Brian Smith, ‘strong families are an amazing antidote to overreacting governments.’

Being a good dad is a distance run. The fathering marathon is a long, trying journey, and we must be disciplined if we hope to finish successfully. But we can.

John Stapleton's new book on the failure of family law reform is a passionate commentary and an incredible collection of revealing stories, documenting the history of failed family law reform in this country.

The most crucial elements in drag racing are achieving a fast and consistent launch, maximising traction, and maintaining a smooth, straight-line run to the finish line. The same can be said of fathering.

Fatherhood might feel all-consuming, and in many ways, it is. But here are three reasons you can take great heart in your fathering and stay the course.

My new book, Failure: Family Law Reform Australia, was published on 28 February 2025. Warwick Marsh describes it as "a brilliant book highlighting the havoc the family law and child support systems have inflicted on the families and the children of our nation."