Advice for dads

A better webpage than what you might have expected from the Ministry of Health

Raising Children/Supporting Parents

An excellent site, their videos were screened on TV1 - we especially recommend this short video on "the Importance of the 1st three years" and "Surviving the 1st Six Weeks". The researchers have produced some info specific to dads

Kidz Need Dadz

Support for dads in need, services in the Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Also, good downloadable resources

Takai

A comprehensive website for dads and mums on how to respond to kids' challenging behaviours.

Dads On Line

Lots of good stuff, look for the video "What Kids Really Need from Their Dads"

Brainwave Trust Aotearoa

The best NZ site for understanding how your baby's brain works

The Fathering Project

A good Aussie site with articles on kids and dads. More of a focus on school-aged kids.

The Fatherhood Institute

Info for dads on absolutely everything. FI is a research organisation that advocates for father-inclusiveness - very good

PADA

Championing awareness and facilitating best practice in perinatal mental health and wellbeing

Copmi

Resources for a parent who is struggling with mental illness themself or living with a family member with a mental illness