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The Illusion of Toxic Masculinity

By Jerome Teelucksingh. ABSTRACT The various theories, models and terms associated with anti-social actions of boys and men need to be questioned. Some are unscientific, and others promote a false and negative image of masculinity. This negativity creates a confused generation of boys and men who are reluctant to express themselves and realize their full potential. The result is that many males are vulnerable to mental-health disorders. Keywords: boys, health, male, ...

By Guest Writer|2023-04-01T15:58:03+10:00April 3rd, 2023|MANHOOD, MENS HEALTH|0 Comments

Men and Miscarriage – The Process of Grief and Healing

“Something's wrong,” my wife said. “What’s the matter?” I asked nonchalantly. “I think I am having a miscarriage,” my wife replied, with a touch of panic in her voice. Trying to sound like I was in control, I said, “We had better get you to the hospital.” Together we whisked our four children under 9 years of age to our family babysitter. From there the short 8-minute drive to the hospital ...

By Warwick Marsh|2023-03-10T08:11:42+10:00March 10th, 2023|Dads, FAITH, FAMILIES, GOOD BOOKS & VIDEOS|0 Comments

Quality Family Time is Good Medicine

A unique story testifying to the bond between father and daughter has set parts of the internet on fire. Luis, a 78-old-year old dad living in Spain, was forced into a retirement home because of a loss of independence. This separated Luis from his inseparable, 38-year-old daughter, Estefania, who was born with Down Syndrome. https://youtu.be/83Q_u4ZQxSg Although Estefania lives in the same centre as her father, their necessary level of care requires ...

By Rod Lampard|2023-02-23T13:02:20+10:00February 23rd, 2023|Children, Dads, FAMILIES, NEW DADS, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|0 Comments

Winner Takes All

This week a television crew from the Japanese public broadcaster came to Sydney to interview family law specialist Justin Dowd, a former President of the NSW Law Society. Japan is considering a move away from mum-custody towards “joint parental authority” -- which recognises that it’s in the best interests of children to have both mum and dad remain involved in their care. The Japanese crew came to Australia because they acknowledge ...

By Guest Writer|2023-02-17T15:31:04+10:00February 14th, 2023|Children, FAIRNESS & JUSTICE, FAMILIES, SINGLE DADS|1 Comment

The Power of Friendship

“No man is useless while he has a friend,” are the wise words of Robert Louis Stevenson. The poet John Donne said it this way, “No man is an island.” The bottom line is MEN -- we need each other. Better still, we need friends for both the short term and long term. More importantly, we need to choose them wisely. Brad Stulberg is an author and high-level performance coach at ...

By Warwick Marsh|2023-02-09T21:08:49+10:00February 10th, 2023|Dads, FAITH, FAMILIES|0 Comments

New App Aims to Fix the Male ‘Friendship Gap’ in Australia

Australian mateship is a cornerstone of our culture, but an increasing number of Australia men say they’re lonely. A new app aims to bring them back together. January 2023: Whether it’s used to describe friends who are always free for a beer or soldiers on the battlefield, the term ‘mateship’ is a symbol of unconditional support, especially when times are challenging. But, there’s a gap between the iconic idea of mateship ...

By Guest Writer|2023-02-10T07:57:11+10:00February 10th, 2023|Dads|0 Comments

Empty Days, Lonely Nights

By Bettina Arndt -- The Sydney Morning Herald, April 28, 2014 A belief that children under three should not stay overnight with their separated or divorced father has underpinned our family law system for years. Has it all been a mistake? Bettina Arndt reports. Editor’s Note: Little has changed in the last ten years. Now, more than ever, changes are needed in Australia’s family law system. Across Australia, fathers are being ...

By Guest Writer|2023-01-31T19:06:14+10:00January 31st, 2023|Babies, Children, FAIRNESS & JUSTICE, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE, SINGLE DADS|0 Comments

How Reading to Your Child Affects Brain Development

One of my happiest childhood memories is snuggling in bed with mum or dad each night as they read to me. It was these moments that instilled in me a lifelong love of reading. It’s still one of my absolute favourite things to do, even though it’s a rare treat for me these days. What I didn’t realise back then was that this simple habit gave me so much more than ...

By Annette Spurr|2023-01-28T07:44:07+10:00January 30th, 2023|Children, Dads, FAMILIES, GOOD BOOKS & VIDEOS, MOTHERS|0 Comments

Mental Health Awareness Gets a Boost as Cousins Hike in Memory of Their Dads

Two Scottish teenagers have taken to the hills to promote men’s mental health in the name of their late fathers. Katie Cochrane and Caeley McClenaghan both lost their dads to suicide. Now, the 18-year-olds are on a mission, determined to see more talk and more action in the hope that solidarity, momentum and testimony will help dads, and help reduce the high number of men taking their own lives. https://youtu.be/LWkV9l7XYPU Irreplaceable ...

By Rod Lampard|2023-01-17T18:35:46+10:00January 19th, 2023|Dads, FAMILIES, MENS HEALTH, NEW DADS|1 Comment

Why Do Things Hurt?

A new children's book examines the mystery of suffering and pain. Exquisitely illustrated, it is an excellent tool for parents to discuss this big question with their children, mentally preparing them for the travails of life. “Life is hard, but we make it harder,” said Ryan Holiday. True words. If we refuse to accept that truth, we make it harder for ourselves and our children. Especially if we don’t tell them ...

By Warwick Marsh|2023-01-13T05:53:55+10:00January 13th, 2023|Children, Dads, FAITH, FAMILIES, GOOD BOOKS & VIDEOS|0 Comments