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The challenge of being a dad really increases when your only daughter turns ten years old.  This happened to me many years ago, but it could be very relevant to you right now. We had four boys, and then my wife got her wish and [...]

An Aussie grandfather shares his tips for how to get through a bout of COVID relatively unscathed. Good nutrition and exercise are key. I survived COVID, and so will 99.98% of Australians. These are my predictions based on the Australian COVID death rates for the [...]

Counting your blessings by noting down things to be grateful about your spouse, is a wonderful way to transform your perspective and make them feel genuinely appreciated and loved. Yes, it is Valentine’s Day this coming Monday 14 February, and the first thing you are [...]

Check out this two-hour conversation with Kurt Mahlburg on Australia's response to Covid, hosted by The Political Animals' Jonathan Cole. Their down-to-earth review of the last two years is sure to provide perspective and encouragement for those  still afraid to voice an honest opinion on [...]

Seeing your child grow up and get married is bittersweet, but embrace the changing seasons as part of being a parent. Being the father of the bride is an honour, a momentous occasion, a fresh opportunity to love. The first Father of the Bride movie [...]

The family is the school of love. Our children learn from us how to become well-functioning adults and potential future spouses and parents. We owe it to them and their progeny to provide a good example of how to live virtuously, paving the foundation for [...]

Children bring immeasurable joy into our lives. Let us treasure the precious moments we have with them, being present as they explore and discover the world. “While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” [...]

World-renowned psychology professor Dr Jordan Peterson has provided a well-considered response to the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. See what he has to say. Since the COVID-19 virus escaped from the Wuhan lab in late 2019, the response of China and the rest of the [...]

Teaching your children to help with chores doesn't just benefit your family in the present -- it has lifelong effects on your children's confidence and success. My parents did not teach me to help in the home. Now I regret it. I have found out [...]

Coronavirus is sweeping across Australia. Here are some tips to boost your immune system -- and your loved ones' immunity -- so that you will be prepared if you catch it. Your body is your best friend. You live in your body, so it is [...]

A family needs other families for friendship, support and mentoring, especially in hard times. It takes a village to raise a child, and it also takes a village to sustain a family. Be open to growing alongside other families, sharing love and care for one [...]

Every New Year is a fresh opportunity to start anew. Take this chance to assess your life and implement achievable steps to practise good habits and prioritise what matters most. We each have only so many years on this earth -- make this year a [...]

At the time of the first Christmas, the world looked dark. The same is true in our world today. But as the prophet Isaiah says, on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Jesus is still the hope of our [...]

Christmas is a blessed season to pause and soak in the loving presence of your family, recalling the quiet joy of the first Christmas in the humble abode of the Holy Family. As the song says, “Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.” [...]

“Every day, in a 100 small ways, our children ask, ‘Do you hear me? Do you see me? Do I matter?’ Their behaviour often reflects our response.” These are the wise words from L.R. Knost, a children’s writer and child advocate. Our challenge as Dads [...]

You are invited to join the Canberra Declaration and prayer networks around Australia for “An Appeal to Heaven: A Day of Repentance and Prayer for Australia”. This event will be taking place on Saturday 11th December 2021. You can be involved by praying on the [...]

Fathering is no walk in the park. But we can learn and improve by taking in the advice of those who have walked the path before us. Read on for some great practical tips for fathering. "Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers [...]

When it comes to mental health, prevention is always better than cure. Here are ten natural ways to defeat depression. Even if you don't suffer from depression, you will improve your life by implementing these ten simple strategies. C.S. Lewis wrote that "Mental pain is [...]

The celebration of International Men's Day is saving men's lives by the tens of thousands every year that it is celebrated. Read about some of the awesome events that took place this year. International Men's Day is exploding around the world. So firstly, thank you [...]

How is prayer possible? How can we be certain that when we pray, God hears us? Find out in this excerpt of the Canberra Declaration's new book 'Power of Prayer'. Order a free copy of Power of Prayer HERE. Religion is the default mode of [...]