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The 700 Million Invisible Men
Why your father isn't stepping up as a grandad—and the simple script change that fixes it.
Jul 22 • Julian Mather
The Numbers Don't Add Up
There have never been more grandads. So why are we still not talking about what they're for?
Jul 13 • Julian Mather
Adults These Days
Once we stop blaming children, we have to ask ourselves a harder question
Jun 27 • Julian Mather
Who Is “Reference Man”?
And Why It Matters to Your Granddaughters
Jun 18 • Julian Mather
The Need To Matter
Little people crave dignity too
Jun 18 • Julian Mather
Nine Things Every Child Needs
Take a quick scan of this.
Jun 17 • Julian Mather
Why Do Old Men Have Young Wives in Movies
It took me 50 years to get an answer I can share
May 30 • Julian Mather
Fun Comes After Discipline. Doesn’t It?
A lunch with my grandson challenged everything I thought about discipline and development
May 28 • Julian Mather
Why Kids Are Now Being Raised by Algorithms
Here’s a strange thought.
Mar 6 • Julian Mather
If You Want a Sharper Mind, Change a Nappy
Science Says: Stop Golfing, Start Grandparenting
Feb 26 • Julian Mather
Can One Grandad Make A Difference?
I’m choosing to try.
Nov 16, 2025 • Julian Mather
Did Boomers Really Have It Easier? Let’s Check the Receipts.
What every Boomer grandparent needs to hear (and maybe already knows).
Apr 19, 2025 • Julian Mather
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