Being a man in 2025 might be more complicated than it was in, say, 1955. But history shows our forefathers faced enormous, often devastating challenges. Being a man is difficult and challenging—but maybe that’s exactly the point
Nathaniel Marsh
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
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.
Nathaniel Marsh
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
Fatherhood, far from being “toxic”, is an incredible protective factor that majorly reduces a whole variety of risks for children. The benefits of fatherhood extend far beyond the home, impacting children's health, safety, and future success. Keep that in mind next time someone uses the phrase “toxic masculinity”.
Kurt Mahlburg
When I called for men to talk about their mental health, I wasn’t sure what the response would be. But the comments from readers show that many men do want to speak about their emotions, although they feel they are not being heard.
Guest Writer
When I became a father for the first time, a little under two years ago, my priorities and perspective on the world changed in ways I was not expecting.
Kurt Mahlburg
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s story is compelling and illuminates many important issues for us today. Hopefully, like me, you’ll be encouraged and spurred on in your fatherhood while watching this film. Stand strong, be a guide to others, protect, and lead your family in love.
Nathaniel Marsh
Andrew Gray and his producer Glaucco Tomaz are doing excellent work, creating content to empower men and usher in a renaissance of healthy masculinity. I picked up a few great dad tips from him, and I hope you do, too!
Nathaniel Marsh
“Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do About It” by Richard V. Reeves is a comprehensive exploration of the contemporary challenges faced by boys and men in the Western world, particularly in the United States.
John Stapleton
Late last year, Joshua Stylman, a husband, father, entrepreneur and investor from the US state of New York, penned a thought-provoking piece for the Brownstone Institute: "From Marcus Aurelius to Omar Little: A Man’s Code is Vital".
Nathaniel Marsh
In “Not Guilty: The Case in Defense of Men”, David Thomas challenges prevailing narratives around gender roles, particularly the notion that men are inherently oppressive or responsible for societal ills.
John Stapleton
Jason Smith and his wife Paulina, in their Purposeful Parenting scheme, have designed various rites of passage for their teen children centering on fun, responsibility and service as they mature into adulthood. Read on to glean some ideas about how to shape your teen's destiny with such memorable moments.
Warwick Marsh
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.
Guest Writer
"My Brother, My Brother, My Brother" is a play for our sons that celebrates the forgotten beauty of masculinity, starring Odysseus, Joshua Bruce and Tom Dray.
Guest Writer
Together with our International Men’s Day Facebook campaign and the organic explosion of International Men’s Day across the world, we, with your help, are saving thousands of men across the world from premature death from suicide.
Warwick Marsh
“Men on Strike: Why Men Are Boycotting Marriage, Fatherhood, and the American Dream — and Why It Matters” by Helen Smith explores the phenomenon of men opting out of traditional societal roles in an increasingly hostile environment towards masculinity and fatherhood.
John Stapleton
As we cultivate our character, we become the man we can be. And our children will thank us!
Nathaniel Marsh
It is a huge challenge for men to keep their sexual integrity in a p*rnified world. Greg’s p*rn addiction cost him his marriage, his house and his children. It’s a heartbreaking story. Ultimately, Greg’s tale of woe is a story of hope, victory and freedom — but at what a price!
Warwick Marsh
Earlier this year, another true-blue Aussie hero, Martin Stevenson from PowerPlus NSW, reached out to Dads4Kids. Like Chris Woods, Martin is a courageous man, doing what he can with what he has to raise much-needed funds and awareness for the men and fathers of Australia.
Nathaniel Marsh
This concept of men being sharpened like iron, or improving themselves, is a key component of Dads4Kids' mission to "transform the nation by inspiring fathers to help their children be the best they can be."
Nathaniel Marsh
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