Ready for Day 2 #AFRS2023

Natasha Cabrera talking about understanding diversity among fathers and implications for child wellbeing #AFRS2023

Dr Cabrera say: by focusing on differences so far, we’ve highlighted deficits, but ignored the strengths of fathers of diverse cultural groups #AFRS2023

#AFRS2023 convenor Karen Wynter shares findings from her systematic review on interventions with fathers to prevent or reduce partner violence against women during pregnancy and early parenthood: what works?

This 👇🏼 Great work Thomas Mayo 👏🙏

Amy Hofmeier shares her research on pain to perception: negative parenting experiences in childhood and their impact on beliefs about the father’s role at the #AFRS2023

‘I didn’t even know men could get it’: the hidden impact of male postnatal depression Postnatal depression affects up to 15% of new mothers, but studies suggest almost as many fathers also show symptoms – and little is being done to help them. theguardian.com/society/2023/m…

Fathers' views on family and work after COVID-19 lockdowns growkudos.com/publications/1… via @growkudos

It's Not ChatGPT That's the Problem. It's Binary Thinking edwk.it/3q4mmWN

"Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” Three months before his death, Robin Williams was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. But an autopsy later showed that he actually had Lewy body dementia - a devastating brain disease that shares

Men’s health week panel organised by WSU’s Centre for Male Health

"Increasingly, students, staff and community partners want to be associated with a university that’s committed to our planet" Times Higher Education Impact Rankings released: buff.ly/43Uyqsj Times Higher Education Western Sydney University University of Tasmania The University of Manchester University of Alberta

The @LegaliseParty will simultaneously introduce a new bill in the Victorian, NSW and WA parliaments to make marijuana legal for personal use. Under the proposal, adults would be allowed to possess and grow small amounts of cannabis - similar to ACT reforms in 2020. #auspol

More than 130 books for your WTR shelf, let's go! 🌎 mentalfloss.com/posts/highest-…

“I really care about people and I don’t believe that’s a radical thing...[it's] an Australian thing – to care and to do something to put a hand out and help a mate up.” Thomas Mayo shows the humanity so lacking from the #VoiceToParliament No campaign. theage.com.au/politics/feder…

If you are a parent of a preschooler and interested in brain health education, please consider participating in a 15-min survey for a research project at Western Sydney University: bit.ly/3CQ3AWa

This week, we’re exploring the importance of serve & return interactions. A serve and return interaction is when an infant or young child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds with eye contact, words, or a hug. To learn more here: bit.ly/2wX9iXL

🤣 Do you remember this adorable video from a few years ago featuring Comedian DJ Pryor "chatting" with his son? It’s one of our favorites because it is a great example of a serve & return interaction. Learn more about serve & return here: bit.ly/3rYwJMR

Did you know that fathers can inspire a love of reading in children? Read the latest issue of the AFRC’s Fatherhood Bulletin and subscribe here: bit.ly/46i5Um9 #fathers #dad #mensmentalhealth #parenting

Professor of Economics Claudia Goldin has been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her work identifying drivers of gender differences in the labor market. #NobelPrize hrvd.me/GoldinNobel23t