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Downloads and in-print stuff for New Dads

Great Fathers creates resources for dads that are freely available 

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Brilliant, simple 8-page fold out (A6). Click on the image to see, click here to request a printed copy or copies.

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Infant neuro-science explainer Nathan Wallis talks about the importance of dads during the first 1000 days. Nathan discusses whakapapa and how babies benefit from their relationship with their dad. He explains how talking and singing to the baby develops their intelligence. Made cooperatively with Kairua to support keeping babies safe.

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An 16-page (A5) stapled booklet primarily photos and a comic featuring dads. Click on the image to see it on-line. Click here to request printed copies or copies.

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Artist, broadcaster and te reo Maori teacher Te Kanapu Anasta talks about his journey into becoming a dad and the value he places on the role he has played in his children growing up and standing on his shoulders to go further than he has. Made cooperatively with Kairua​ to support keeping babies safe.

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Tiki Taane talks about what it was like for him becoming a dad, the challenges and the awesomeness. Made cooperatively with Kairua​ to support Power 2 Protect and keeping babies safe.

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44-page comic "New Dads - journey into the unknown" (A5) follow Nathan and Ken through their partners' pregnancies and into dadhood. We no longer have printed copies.

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Hey Tane! is being re-edited, we will make it available to view as soon as it is ready.

Tane and Marama are in a band and they are expecting a baby. Here they are  having a conversation with their band and whanau about what's coming up for Tane becoming a dad.

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What's It Like to Be a Father?! Musicians Tiki Taane, Warren Maxwell and Sean Donnelly talk about what it's like for them being dads, what the hard things are, what the good parts are. 11 short conversations that are humourous and honest. Click on the image to get to the videos.

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Things to think about that most dads won't have thought about before. This toolkit helps you get your head around becoming a dad!

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All mailings include these brochures we made in partnership with SKIP and the NZ College of Midwives. They can be ordered from SKIP.

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