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Some helpful tips from Maggie Dent about supporting children's growth and development, and being kind to yourself as a parent

2026: Common sense parenting tips with Maggie Dent - University of Wollongong – UOW Australia’s ‘queen of common sense’ shared her wisdom at Early Start Discovery Space.

A shout out for the Dad Space and the Early Start Discovery Space in a podcast produced by one of our regular attendees 💕 Listen in from about 7.35

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⭐The Dad Space featured today in the Kiama Bugle ⭐

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💙 Why The Dad Space matters for Illawarra families
The Dad Space is all about giving fathers (and father figures) a chance to spend quality time together with their young children (birth to 6 yrs). Every Friday, we open up a safe, welcoming space where dads and kids can play, explore, and just enjoy being together.
It’s always fun—sometimes messy, sometimes loud, and never the same week twice! Along the way, dads get to connect with other dads, kids can make new friends, and families also benefit from the presence of friendly researchers and educators who work with children and families and have lots of activity ideas!
Come along, get involved, and make some great memories together 💫

We had such a positive visit with Maggie Dent last week. The Dad Space even got a mention in her latest blog😍

The incredible shifts (and new challenges) in fathering today - Maggie Dent We need to celebrate this massive shift that has occurred culturally, when 9 in 10 parents say it is more normal for men to do care work today than in their father’s generation

It was a privilege to welcome Maggie Dent to The Dad Space on Friday, ahead of her honorary PhD from UOW. Maggie’s practical parenting advice, her passion for supporting boys, and her reassuring message about being a “good‑enough” dad resonate strongly with our work in the Discovery Space at Early Start. A wonderful and memorable day.

😍Parenting expert Maggie Dent will be visiting us this Friday in The Dad Space😍

Our $50 VISA gift card winner for the Exploring Parental Mobile Phone Use and the Parent-Infant Relationship study has now been notified! 🎉

A big thank you to all those who took part 😍

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Our $50 VISA gift card winner for the Father Engagement in Child Healthcare Appointments study has now been notified! 🎉

A big thank you to all those who took part 😍

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