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."

“One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” Is it time we learned this maxim, stopped pretending the father gap can be filled by government resources, and instead encouraged more men to step up and be loving, protective, and faithful providers for their families?

Masculinity should be gauged by a man’s commitment to virtues, not by a pointless tradition of emotional unavailability or a fear of appearing maternal.

When I found out I was venturing into dadhood earlier than planned, I pretty much cried for two weeks straight. But this challenge was exactly what I needed.

The mission of Dads4Kids is to equip, encourage and inspire fathers, and one of the ways we do this is through our Courageous Online Fathering Course. Round up some mates and register for the next Courageous Fathering Course starting 7:30pm (AEDT) 6 February 2025.

Hang in there, divorced dads. Keep pursuing connections with your kids. Remember that they’ll be adults and what you do now can help create a strong relationship then.

Encouraging your kids about good behaviour is one of the most effective ways to train, or disciple, your children.

The toys my 14-month-old chooses to play with confirms my suspicion that girls and boys are born with in-built predispositions towards different activities and skills.

Contrary to common beliefs, up to one in three victims of sexual assault and at least one in three victims of family violence and abuse are male.

The long journey from Darwin to Adelaide has just been completed on foot by Chris Woods. Her astonishing story and commitment to putting others first is a remarkable achievement, but one done with a big smile on her face.