• On Turning 75

    19 May, 2026

    As I look back on 75 years of life, I reflect on what has influenced me; what has shaped my life.

    Don Mathis

  • children

    12 May, 2026

    When the state removes a child, families expect protection — not permanent silence. This investigation exposes how NSW's child protection system has become a machine for irreversible family separation.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • practice

    5 May, 2026

    When caseworkers are burned out, unsupported, and politically pressured, families pay the price. Inside the systemic failures driving erratic practice at New South Wales's child protection agency.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • 28 April, 2026

    When co-parenting feels like war, "just cooperate" isn't enough. Here's how to break the cycle, protect your kids, and play the long game after divorce — even if she never changes.

    National Center for Fathering

  • removal of children

    31 March, 2026

    The removal of children is not a neutral act. It is shaped by political ideology, inequality, and unchecked state power — demanding urgent scrutiny and systemic reform.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • parents without children

    24 March, 2026

    When a society removes children from their parents, it must confront a question that goes beyond policy, beyond procedure, beyond bureaucratic justification: What kind of country are we becoming if we allow hope itself to be taken from those who have already lost the most?

    Patrick O'Connor

  • parenting

    3 March, 2026

    STEP stands for Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. Basically, it is a method to provide guidance and discipline to a child – and it works. It works for infants, and it works for teenagers.

    Don Mathis

  • Dads in Distress

    17 February, 2026

    Dads in Distress supports single fathers with a national helpline, 24/7 WhatsApp groups, practical guides and events—offering connection, encouragement and practical help when dads need it most.

    Warwick Marsh

  • The Harsh Reality of Being a Single Dad

    6 January, 2026

    The Dads4Kids team recently discovered this powerful video from The King Collective. Fathers face many challenges, and Dads4Kids' heart is to support and encourage single dads as much as we possibly can. We hope this video is an encouragement to you.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Christmas Wish List Grandad

    24 December, 2025

    What would be the most wonderful gift you could receive? What items do you desire on your Christmas wish list that are not available in any catalog? 

    Don Mathis

  • dads

    23 December, 2025

    Single fatherhood isn’t about perfection, but presence. This encouraging guide offers four practical, hope-filled strategies to help dads show up, shape hearts, and build a lasting legacy.

    National Center for Fathering

  • holiday

    2 December, 2025

    Discover DADvent — a dad-inspired Advent calendar turning the December holidays into a month of surprises, creativity, and meaningful father-child moments, making Christmas magical despite busy schedules.

    National Center for Fathering

  • stepfathers

    18 November, 2025

    Stepfathers play a vital role in modern blended families, offering stability, guidance, and support. With patience, empathy, and thoughtful strategies, they can build trust, strengthen relationships, and foster lasting family harmony.

    National Center for Fathering

  • family courts

    4 November, 2025

    This week saw this fascinating announcement from an American advocate, Robert Garza, who is intent on fixing the family court system not only across America but in countries across the world.

    Bettina Arndt

  • dad

    21 October, 2025

    Through consistent love and the support of other wise men, single dads can walk in confidence and leave an impact that lasts generations. Here are five essential principles—three “do’s” and two “don’ts”—that can help single fathers navigate this important calling.

    National Center for Fathering

  • single father

    14 October, 2025

    Billy Graham once said, “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets of our society.” That’s especially true of single fathers.

    National Center for Fathering

  • single dad

    16 September, 2025

    As a single dad, your situation may not be ideal, but your kids can still thrive and succeed.

    All Pro Dad

  • single fatherhood

    9 September, 2025

    Single dads often carry tremendous weight. Some of the toughest times in my entire parenting journey happened when I was a single father. But I have also experienced joy in my life that, apart from being a parent, I never would have known existed.

    All Pro Dad

  • father's day dad

    19 August, 2025

    Dad Acrostic Dictums: An acrostic is generally a poem or phrase in which the first letters spell out a word. It will soon be Father’s Day. How many of these old sayings apply to you? How many apply to your dad?

    Don Mathis

  • single dad

    12 August, 2025

    In 2013, Michael Ray became the sole parent of his two-year-old daughter Charlie. Michael has since published his first book, "Who Knew", which speaks to his experiences as a single dad, exposing some of the stigmas men come up against in the parenting world.

    Guest Writer

  • 5 Encouragement Single Dads

    1 July, 2025

    Being a single dad is a serious balancing act. Sometimes, it gets tough and lonely. We want all single fathers to feel appreciated. That’s why we’re here to give you these five encouragements.

    All Pro Dad

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