The question: “Do I have what it takes to be a good dad?”
I often get approached by men who say something along the lines of: “I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m scared I won’t [Read more]
Fathers matter
“The deepest search in life, it seemed to me, the thing that in one way or another was central to all living was man’s search to find a father, [Read more]
The two most important words in a father’s dictionary.
As a father you are the most important man in your children’s lives. Dads are their son’s first hero and their daughter’s first romance. [Read more]
Why we need more masculinity, not less
Excerpt taken from a talk at the ACT Africa Men's National GBV Conference in October 2021.
Why men are lonely
There is a silent epidemic of loneliness amongst men. Not because men don’t have friends or family. Not because they don’t have people to hang [Read more]
SABC News | Craig unpacks the alarming impact of absent fathers on children’s well-being.
Statistics South Africa unpacked alarming trends that have an impact on children's education and well-being. In a report released in February this year, StatsSA revealed that most [Read more]
Newzroom Afrika | What can be done about children growing up in broken families?
According to Father A Nation, 21% of children 17 years old and under do not live with their parents. Only 42% of children with their mothers and [Read more]
How to master the family holiday
Dads on holiday can be a scary thing. Physiotherapists and chiropractors have a field day trying to repair muscles and tendons expected to leap into action after 49 weeks [Read more]
Dads, Boys and Masculinity
Dads need to help boys understand and shape masculinity. In years past, fathers were often "there, but not there," according to Craig Wilkinson, a dad of two and [Read more]
Discovering your child’s unique identity
Each child has a unique identity; a combination of personality traits, talents and passions that combine to equip them for their life purpose. It’s your [Read more]
Reach. Teach. Talk: Cultivating Positive Masculinity
Join Nat and South African author, speaker and social entrepreneur Craig Wilkinson (www.fatheranation.co.za) as they discuss the crucial role men play in the lives of their youth [Read more]
Discussing fatherlessness with Siya Kolisi
Craig and Siya discuss the deep and emotional issue of fatherlesness in South Africa. Excerpt is taken from the GQ Men's Mental Health Webinar held in March [Read more]
You’re going to be a dad – now what?
Nothing will fully prepare you for the day your child emerges from the depths of the womb and changes your life forever, but there is a [Read more]
Side by Side
In South Africa we live in the most unequal society in the world. It hurts, it’s not fair, it’s a reality and we can all do [Read more]
702 FM | Interview with Refiloe Mapakanye
Craig Wilkinson, Founder & CEO of Father A Nation SA NPC for a profile and work of Father a Nation NPC a Non-Profit Organisation that runs high impact [Read more]
The Hidden Addictions Sabotaging Your Life – And How to Break Free
Addiction isn’t just about drugs and alcohol — it’s anything that has some form of control over you, stopping you from living to your full potential in [Read more]
What Women Secretly Want, But Won’t Tell You
A raw and honest conversation about masculinity, relationships, and the challenges men and women face today. Join me as I sit down with Camille Hendricks— a great [Read more]
This One Mindset Shift Will Transform Your Entire Year
Are you ready to make this a NEW year, not just another year? Most people start the year strong, only to fall back into old habits. Most [Read more]
Escaping the Trap of Entitlement: Mentoring the Next Generation for Success
Nothing strips a person of power and keeps them from achieving more than a belief that the world owes them something. Once you discover that the pen [Read more]
SABC 2 | The #NoExcuse campaign equips men with growth tools
The #NoExcuse campaign, launched in 2017, has consistently used football's power to address one of South Africa's most urgent gender-based violence crises. Football fans and consumers are [Read more]
Love: The Most Dangerous Weapon Used by History’s World Changers
Way more than a soppy feeling, love is a powerful weapon that’s been used by some of the greatest world changers in history and will continue to [Read more]
Navigate the Festive Season Mayhem Like a Pro
For many the festive season can be a stressful time, making it more of a challenge than a celebration. In fact studies show that around a third [Read more]