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“Family is not an important thing; it is everything,” are the wise words of Michael J. Fox. You must put family first and be there for them. It will pay off in the end.

Amid what is a deeply controversial Olympic Games for Christians, the performance and witness of Christian athletes like silver medallist Elijah Winnington gives reason for hope.

The concept of atomic habits, popularised by James Clear, emphasises the power of making small, routine changes that compound over time. If you build good habits, good results will eventually follow.

One day I was in a shopping mall and happened to overhear this conversation from a table near me. There was a dad with his teenage son, about 13 years old...

Dads, spark your children’s imaginations! Stoke their curiosity! Be the fantastical father who fires up their brain synapses and inspires them to find their place in the world. You won’t regret it.

Wayne Alcorn has recently released a new book, "My Father's Son". International speaker and leadership consultant Sam Chand said, “'My Father’s Son' will make you laugh and cry at the same time, inspire and challenge you simultaneously.” I agree with Sam. It really is fantastic!

Due to her example of motherhood and tireless pro-life promotion of family, mothers and children, Professor Joanna Howe is the recipient of the 2024 Australian Mother of the Year Award!

The concept of a Love Bank was first developed by best-selling author Dr Willard Harley in 1986. Put simply, it is how we keep track of the way each person treats us. When it comes to being excellent fathers for our children, The Love Bank is a very useful concept.

Sweden has youth with poor mental health and poor school results, and stressed parents with weak parenting skills. Why? Is there a causal relationship between the negative outcomes and the introduction of public affordable daycare initiated 40 years ago?

From violent events in Sydney to ongoing conflicts worldwide, it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure about what's happening now and what's to come. Your children pick up on your feelings, so caring for yourself will help them as well.

We are right in the middle of celebrating the Easter holidays, which always come up as a welcome watering hole of rest and recreation for fathers and families. What has this got to do with you as a father, and why is it important?

Dads, you are important in the lives of your children. Whether you have contact with them or not, you are important. Make your presence count. See what your children are up to, listen to what they are going through, and speak words of encouragement to them.

A new study from Leeds University in the UK reveals that fathers engaging in interactive activities with their children, such as reading and playing, significantly improve their kids’ primary school performance.

Don't take the naysayers too seriously: The proportion of children who live with two parents has been inching upward for some time.

How can Christians stay true to their faith, over generations and across cultural boundaries? In the Old Testament, we read of the wise way that God instructed His people – and it includes children as a major focus.

As a dad now for (almost) 16 years, I’m continuously amazed at how much curiosity and creativity my daughters possess. One of our critical roles as dads is to foster and facilitate this curiosity and creativity as much as possible.

New studies suggest that having a sense of purpose makes dads healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals and as fathers. Robert Byrne said, “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”

Another secular narrative is turned on its head, with new research revealing that teenagers with very conservative parents are more likely than their peers to have excellent mental health.

Dads4Kids continues to go from strength to strength, and we have some exciting things in store for 2024. Bookings for our next Courageous Online Fathering Course, which has been life-changing for so many dads, are open.

Having just recently completed my Master of Teaching, I feel prompted to clear the air about some of these homeschooling stereotypes from the perspective of a graduate teacher.