• Society Wins When Fathers Are Respected

    11 August, 2026

    Men’s happiness is falling, especially among working-class men, as marriage and fatherhood decline. Restoring the value of fatherhood could help rebuild purpose, family, and hope.

    Lisa Britton

  • Communication Curiosity

    6 August, 2026

    One of the most valuable things a dad can build with his children is open communication — the kind where kids feel genuinely free to bring anything to him. Coming with curiosity to the conversation is essential to let your kids know you truly care.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Eastern Rosellas

    31 July, 2026

    Joel Phillips didn't hand his son a screen — he handed him an opportunity. Now seven-year-old Miles' catchy tune "Eastern Rosellas" has gone viral, proving imagination and dad-time are a powerful combination.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Dad

    30 July, 2026

    Dad, your children don't need you to be perfect; they need you to pay attention — to them, to yourself, to the moments fatherhood keeps bringing your way.

    Ken Canfield

  • Daughters

    23 July, 2026

    A recent meta-analysis of 65 international studies has found that a father’s involvement in the life of his young children significantly predicts their social-emotional development, with the strongest benefits felt by daughters specifically.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Dad

    16 July, 2026

    The year's halfway point is every dad's halftime break—a chance to reflect, reset, and finish strong by leading his family with greater purpose, presence, and intentionality.

    National Center for Fathering

  • The Rebuilt Man

    10 July, 2026

    When a woman who'd written a bestseller for women called to ask for help reaching men, my first instinct was caution. But Dawn Williams is offering men something powerful, and her upcoming book, "The Rebuilt Man", will help men rediscover the man they were created to be.

    Warwick Marsh

  • Gen Z Dads Provider

    9 July, 2026

    Young Aussie dads are more likely than their fathers’ generation to see being the financial provider as their core responsibility, according to a new national survey. The same study also found high levels of confidence and enjoyment in hands-on caregiving among Australian fathers.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Shed Happens

    3 July, 2026

    Shed Happens is a non-judgemental place where blokes can be honest and talk about the good, bad, happy or sad rather than bottling it up.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Remember the carousel

    2 July, 2026

    A carousel is a powerful analogy for children learning to step out on their own and parents, over time, learning to let go.

    Jay Payleitner

  • United Nations Urged to Recognise Fathers as Essential

    30 June, 2026

    The International Council for Men and Boys (ICMB) is calling on the United Nations to restore fathers to its vision of the family. Fathers are not optional.

    Lawrence DeMarco LLM

  • Dads Catches Son Time Is Running Out

    26 June, 2026

    30 June is only a few days away, and we still have some way to go to reach our 2026 EOFY funding goal of $140,500. Time is running out to make a tax-deductible donation to help Dads4Kids continue building men, growing fathers, and changing generations.

    Nathaniel Marsh

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    25 June, 2026

    The idea that men throughout history were lazy and treated family as an afterthought is a modern myth that flattens the reality of male sacrifice.

    Lisa Britton

  • The of Gangs Worldwide

    23 June, 2026

    Father absence is not a marginal variable in gang formation; it is the epicentre. Yet, it's largely a hidden — or ignored – engine of global violence.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • Marshes at the Opera House Turning Hearts

    19 June, 2026

    Turning hearts of dads to their children, and the hearts of the children to their dads, is at the core of what Dads4Kids is all about.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Men Atlas

    16 June, 2026

    Men Atlas has identified and classified 502 organisations across the world that focus on the wellbeing of men and boys. These organisations span areas such as men's mental health, crisis support, fatherhood, community building, advocacy, research, self-development, and support for separated fathers.

    David Maywald

  • Mens Leadership Summit MLS 2025-195

    12 June, 2026

    After addiction almost destroyed Crawford Dagger's life, time spent in prison, and the loss of his children, he thought his story was over. Then a powerful decision to change, and the support of men's ministry Dads4Kids, helped him to rebuild.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • If You Want a Happy and Healthy Life, Forget the Manosphere Become a Dad

    11 June, 2026

    When it comes to brain health and mental fitness, becoming a dad is one of the best things you can do, and now modern science is increasing saying so.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • Dad Teenage Daughter Smiling

    4 June, 2026

    I’m passing along these insights not because I’ve done everything right as a father to my daughter, but because I might be an example of how a dad’s love and dedication can produce a steadfastness and hope that can see you through the tough times.

    Guest Writer

  • Pints and Ponytails

    29 May, 2026

    Pints and Ponytails events offer fathers a relaxed, low-pressure space where they can learn how to style their daughters' hair while bonding and sharing parenting experiences. As a father of five beautiful daughters, I wish I’d thought of such a marvellous idea myself!

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Postpartum Depression Hits Dads Too. We're Just Not Talking About It.

    28 May, 2026

    A new study tracking over a million dads just confirmed what many wives already suspected: your husband is not okay, and the hardest part hits later than you think.

    Lisa Britton

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