Why Dad Alone When You Can Dad Together?
Fatherhood doesn't have to be a solo act. Discover how two inspiring dads are proving that connection, community, and showing up together can change — and save — lives.
A Man Got To Have A Code
Late last year, Joshua Stylman, a husband, father, entrepreneur and investor from the US state of New York, penned a thought-provoking piece for the Brownstone Institute: "From Marcus Aurelius to Omar Little: A Man’s Code is Vital".
Purposeful Parenting – 8 Keys to Give Your Children the Best Start in Life (Part 2)
Jason Smith and his wife Paulina, in their Purposeful Parenting scheme, have designed various rites of passage for their teen children centering on fun, responsibility and service as they mature into adulthood. Read on to glean some ideas about how to shape your teen's destiny with such memorable moments.
How Loving Your Neighbour and Building Relationships Can Add Years to Your Life
If you are like me, you care about Australia and you would like to do something to make things better, not only for your children but for the community as a whole. The reality is that in many ways, we are more connected than we have ever been through ...read more
Women Need Friends, Men Need Family: UK Study Confirms Importance of Social Networks
From my own experience growing up in a fractured family, good relationships with both family and friends are critical for health, wellbeing and success.
My Father’s Son: Great New Book on Fathering by Wayne Alcorn
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!
My Daughter’s Sleepover: Fun at All Costs
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 daddy got his dream. T ...read more
Life is About Choices
Tony Robbins said, “It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” We all make a life by the decisions we make. A great man I once knew said to me, “Life is a decision.” So how do you make the right decisions in life, both for yourse ...read more
Manliness – What Women Want in a Man
“As iron sharpens iron so does the face of a man’s friend,” is a saying from the book of Proverbs. It really sums up the mysterious masculine healing power that is released when men gather together for a noble purpose. I have experienced this mysteri ...read more
How to Raise Happy Kids
Mahatma Gandhi said, "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." Eric Barker, it would seem, has been inspired by Gandhi’s wisdom in his science-based article called, “How to Raise Happy Kids: 10 Steps Backed by ...read more