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Encouraging your kids about good behaviour is one of the most effective ways to train, or disciple, your children.

Kickstarted and facilitated by the non-profit The National Fatherhood Initiative, Strong Dads is one of six core pro-dad platforms raising men to be men across the United States.

In "Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up", Shrier examines the huge mental health crisis that our young people are experiencing. And much of the “therapy” that most children are receiving is simply making matters worse.

Trump recently told scientist-turned-podcaster Lex Fridman, “If you’re religious, you have, I think, a better feeling towards your own mortality... Without religion, there are no guardrails. I’d love to see us get back to religion, more religion in this country.”

George Barna, director of research at Arizona Christian University’s Cultural Research Center, released new data earlier this month that “reveals the limitations of Christian evangelicalism in American society.”

Dads4Kids wants to make a big deal out of dads on Father’s Day this coming Sunday, 1st September 2024. Watch our brand-new latest Father’s Day Community Service TV ad below. It is essentially ordinary people from 18 to 78 years of age, talking about their Dads.

Robert believes that in an age of “accidental” or “experimental parenting”, fathers must be sharpened by other Christian fathers to combat what he calls a “generational dilution of truth”.

“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.