DadSpace is a website dedicated to supporting fathers across Australia. DadSpace provides information, strategies, tips, and resources specifically for dads.
You can find a variety of tools and resources to help you navigate this new chapter in your life. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, need help caring for your baby or yourself, or just need some ideas to promote confidence and reduce distress, DadSpace has you covered.
Dadspace is brought to you by the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI).
Dadbooster
DadBooster is a free online program designed to help dads who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is the first program of its kind in Australia, and they are looking for 50 dads to help evaluate its effectiveness.
What does it involve?
The trial involves completing some questionnaires and assessments, and participating in a 6-session online cognitive-behavioural therapy program that you can work through at your own pace. You will also have the opportunity to hear from other dads about what has been helpful for them, and to include your partner in the program if you choose. You will be given access to the program either straight away or after 12 weeks.
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is a free online program that aims to enhance the wellbeing of new mums and dads. Baby Steps was written for people having their first baby, but can be used by anyone with a young baby who wants to learn more about caring for their baby or themselves.
Babycare provides information on childcare issues:
- Getting prepared for the arrival of an infant
- Feeding –breastfeeding, formula feeding, and combined feeding
- Improving baby’s sleeping habits
- Soothing a crying infant.
It also helps parents look after the wellbeing of themselves and their family, with topics on self-care, looking after each other as a couple, making the most of time with their baby, and adjusting to changing roles. There is a special section especially for fathers.
Towards Parenthood
This book focuses on the main areas of change encountered by men and women as they make the transition into parenthood. Text and thought-provoking exercises prepare the reader for the emotional, social and psychological changes that may arise as they become parents. The focus is on developing both coping skills and parenting skills.
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) has launched Towards Parenthood as an online interactive workbook.
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