Being a dad today is different to previous generations. That’s why we created www.dadsclub.com.au and provide you with  a series of questions called Talking tools.

They are helpful to think through or talk over.

The tools are about being a dad, about you, about your relationships and your support networks.

There are no right or wrong answers to the Talking Tools questions because there is no one way to be a dad.

Every dads’ situation is different.

BEFORE BIRTH…..

Support needs

• Are there family and friends you could call on for help and support with your new family?
• What useful experience and knowledge do they have?
• What would you like to learn from them?
• Wha has baby ietms you can borrow? Who will meet you in the park?
• Do you know what services are available to give you information and support?

Hopes and Dreams

• What excites you about fatherhood?
• What are you not sure about?
• Can you describe how you want to be involved in your child’s life?
• What hopes and dreams do you and your partner have for your child?

Your relationship

• How do you think your baby will impact on your other relationships?
• What are you expecting to stay the same/
• What, if anything will be different?
• What are you expecting of yourself?
• How does your partner expect the baby will impact on your relationship with each other?

Your Dad

• What role did your dad play in your life as a child?
• What stands out for you?
• Is there anything you would do differently when you are a dad?
  

Here’s some developmental  areas you can get involved with with once your baby arrives:

• BONDING
• CONFIDENCE & TRUST
• SOCIAL RESPONSIVE
• COGNITIVE COMPETENCY
• RESILIENCE
• CURIOSITY

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Taken from DAD’S TOOLKIT a Fathers Tool Kit Project created by Families NSW and Relationships Australia.

Reproduced with permission.