The DadSpace Blog

New parenthood can be challenging in ways many people do not expect. Learn about the emotional changes, pressures and practical strategies that can help dads and partners navigate this transition together.

Learn how to support your partner through perinatal anxiety and depression. Discover practical tips on communication, self-care, and finding professional support.

Becoming a dad changes your relationship, routines and responsibilities. Discover practical ways dads can support their partner, strengthen their relationship and adjust to life with a new baby.

SMS4dads’ Speaking for the Baby resources provide practical, evidence-informed guidance to help dads understand their baby’s needs, build confidence and strengthen their connection from the earliest days.

The early months with a baby can feel overwhelming and busy. Discover how dads can build connection, enjoy everyday moments and strengthen their bond with their baby.

Feeling isolated as a new dad in Australia, Tom found connection, confidence, and community through Man With A Pram—and it changed his whole family’s journey.

Bond with your baby through simple play like bubbles, peek-a-boo, songs and sensory fun. Discover cues, best times to play, and ways to connect every day.

The Fatherhood Bulletin gives dads a voice to convey their experiences of fathering and provides information about up to date research on fathers’ wellbeing and on their role in their children’s and partners’ lives.

How do you know when your baby is ready to play? Learn baby's play cues! Watch for calmness & eye contact for happy play time. Adapt to fussiness with breaks & soothing.

What play will your baby like? Discover fun playtime ideas for your baby! From peek-a-boo to singing, find activities that spark joy & development.

Uncover the magic of mutual play! Engage your baby with rhymes, songs & games. Discover the joy of connection & learning. Find out how to develop a bond.

Understanding your baby. The more you observe and care for your baby, the easier it will be to tell what it is that they need. Here's a few tips to get you started.

Babies learn about their world and themselves through you. They learn this through everything you do together. Find out what play does for you and your baby?

Many dads experience stress, anxiety or depression after the birth of a child. Learn how DadBooster provides free online support to help fathers improve their emotional wellbeing.

Becoming parents changes your relationship in many ways. Learn how dads and their partners can adjust to new roles, stay connected and support each other through the challenges and joys of early parenthood.

A new baby changes how you use your time. Learn practical strategies to manage competing demands, reduce stress and make space for your baby, your partner and yourself.

Babies communicate through sounds, movements and behaviours long before they can use words. Learn how dads can understand their baby’s cues, build connection and feel more confident as a parent.

Becoming a new dad can bring many challenges and sources of stress. Learn practical strategies to recognise stress, manage difficult moments and support your emotional wellbeing during early parenthood.

New babies bring disrupted sleep and new challenges. Learn practical strategies to understand your baby’s cues, support settling and cope with the demands of early parenthood.

Becoming a dad can be exciting but also challenging. Learn why support matters, how to build your own network and why staying connected is an important part of looking after yourself and your family.

Becoming a parent brings new challenges with no simple instruction manual. Learn a practical four-step approach to solving problems, making decisions and working through challenges as a team.

Learn practical communication strategies to help new dads express their needs, manage disagreements and build stronger relationships with their partner, family and support network.

Having a baby can change your relationship in many ways. Learn practical ways dads can support their partner, strengthen their connection and work together through the challenges of early parenthood.

Becoming a dad brings many changes and challenges. Learn practical ways to look after your physical and emotional wellbeing while adjusting to life with a new baby.

Discover simple ways dads can connect with their baby through play, talking, cuddles and everyday moments that help build a strong bond from the beginning.

Fatherhood does not come with a job description. Learn how dads can build strong relationships with their children, reflect on their own experiences and develop their own approach to parenting.

Becoming a father involves more than learning new skills. Discover how biological and psychological changes during the transition to fatherhood can affect dads, including changes in the brain, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.