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I’m stressed out about my new baby. Help for dads.

DadSpace is a website dedicated to supporting fathers across Australia. DadSpace, provides information, strategies, tips, resources, and advice specifically for dads. Development of DadSpace was informed by evidence-based research and ongoing consultation PIRI is conducting with Australian dads and dads-to-be. DadSpace expands on PIRI’s perinatal support programs which include MumSpace, a website launched in 2017 offering […]

5 ideas of masculinity for Dads

What is masculinity? • It is a social construction rather than something that men and boys are born with. • It is a set of social expectations or standards for how men should think and act,but which many men are often unable to meet or live up to. This can cause depression or anger, and […]

Long Term Effects of Parental Alienation on Child

Long term results of parental alienation to the alienated child By Sharie Stines, Psy.D. October 7th, 2020 (Source: Dr. Lori Love, Custody Evaluations 101: Allegations and Sensitivities) What are the long-term effects of parental alienation on the child who has been alienated? The results are devastating for the alienated child and can last a lifetime. Not only […]

Mistakes Separated Parents Make

Watch this video where Dr Phil tells separated parents about the most common mistakes separated parents make. It seems the mistakes are unfortunately quite universal, since the list he makes is also available through family relationship centres in Australia, too.

Info for parents: Covid 19 isolation

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COVID-19 resources from other organisations In times like these, it helps to share resources. These links are from a wide range of organisations with tips for parents, children and practitioners. 1800RESPECT: self isolation and COVID-19 Australian Institute of Family Studies: resources for families American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children: resources for parents, children […]