Whether you are a new dad or have older children – being involved in your child’s life matters.

Research has shown that as a dad, building a positive and involved relationship with your child from the beginning can make an enormous difference not only to their early development…but right into their adult life.

Relationships Australia has created a Dad’s Toolkit reveals that Dads can affect many developmental areas of their kids – no matter how old they (and their  kids) are!

Check this out….
BABY:  Dads can affect

• bonding
• confidence and trust
• social responsiveness
• cognitive competency
• resilience
• curiosity

TODDLER: Dads can affect:

• self confidence
• problem solving
• cognitive development
• language and vocabulary
• intellect
• social maturity

SMALL CHILD: Dads can affect:

• life satisfaction
• problem solving
• adaptiveness
• self-acceptance
• social responsibility
• school readiness
• emotional management
• independence

YOUNG CHILD: Dads can affect:

• school enjoyment
• social behaviour
• academic achievement
• quantitative and verbal skills
• initiative and self direction
• self esteem
• social maturity
• conflict resolution

ADOLESCENT: Dads can affect:

• academic motivation
• happiness
• self acceptance
• self esteem
• behaviour
• friendships
• schooling

ADULT: Dads can affect:

• career success
• educational achievement
• attitude
• happiness
• relationships
• life satisfaction

Research shows that being hands-on, being available for your child and sharing parenting are great ways for dads to be involved.

The Relationships Australia  Dads’ Toolkit identifies talking tools and the building blocks for each of these child age groups.

www.dadsclub.com.au is giving you the chance to access this cool and practical  Dad’s Toolkit by simply requesting a copy via emailing us at: mail@dadsclub.com.au

• Send us an email at mail@dadsclub.com.au
• mention the code word: TOOLKIT
• include your mailing address
  

Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services. They aim to support all Australians achieve positive and respectful relationships.