Bringing Baby Home — Free June 2026 | RAD FAMS

The Research

The science behind why this matters.

Even the most robust relationships face real challenges during the transition to parenthood. These aren't soft statistics — they come from the most rigorous longitudinal research on new parents ever conducted.

2 in 3

couples experience significant relationship decline after having a baby

9×

increase in relationship conflict in the first year after baby arrives

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lower relationship decline in couples who complete a BBH program

↓ PPD

lower postnatal depression in both partners — including fathers

Relationship Satisfaction

Couples who complete BBH report significantly higher relationship satisfaction compared to control couples — a finding that holds at 12-month follow-up. The program prevents the decline, not just slows it.

Co-Parenting Quality

BBH parents demonstrate better co-parenting outcomes — more collaborative, less conflicted, with clearer shared expectations. This creates a more secure environment for the infant from day one.

Postnatal Mental Health

Lower incidence of postnatal depression in both mothers and fathers. Paternal postnatal depression is significantly under-recognised in Australia — BBH explicitly addresses both parents.

Infant Outcomes

Babies of BBH parents showed more positive engagement during family play in the first year. A secure couple relationship is the foundation of a secure attachment environment for your child.

How It Works

Simple. Three steps.

We've made this as easy as possible. No referral needed. No paperwork. Just you and your partner, online, on three Tuesday evenings.

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Register below

Fill in the short form. We'll confirm your place and send a Zoom link within 48 hours. No commitment, no cost — just your name and email.

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We'll be in touch

You'll receive a welcome email with exact dates, your Zoom link, and a short pre-program guide. Nothing to prepare — just show up together.

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Attend together

Three Tuesday evenings online. Interactive, warm, evidence-based. You'll leave each session with practical tools you can use immediately.

The Program

Three evenings. Everything changes.

Each session builds on the last. Two hours. Online. Practical tools you can use from the moment you log off. Dates to be confirmed — register now to be first to know.

Session One

TBC

June 2026

Tuesday Evening · 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Building Your Foundation

The foundation of everything. Couples who know each other deeply — their dreams, fears, and daily worlds — are far more resilient when the pressure hits. We help you stay curious about each other, even when life gets loud. And we give you real skills for navigating conflict without turning it into a war.

Deepening friendship
Communication under pressure
Navigating conflict
Emotional intimacy

Session Two

TBC

June 2026

Tuesday Evening · 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Building Your Team

Who does what? How do you make decisions together? How do you support each other when you're both running on empty? This session is all about co-parenting — finding your rhythm, your roles, and your shared vision before the game begins.

Co-parenting roles
Shared expectations
Supporting each other
Building your village

Session Three

TBC

June 2026

Tuesday Evening · 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Keeping the Connection

Romance doesn't disappear after baby — it just needs tending. In our final session we explore how stress affects your relationship and your baby, and give you simple, evidence-based ways to stay close even in the blur of new parenthood. You leave with a shared plan and the tools to use it.

Romance in the chaos
Stress & your baby
Connection rituals
Long-term vision

Who It's For

You don't need to be struggling to benefit.

This workshop is for any couple who wants to face parenthood as a team — with more tools, more connection, and more confidence. It's prevention, not intervention. Preparation, not therapy.

👨 A note for Dads

Becoming a father is massive. And for a lot of dads, it can feel like the relationship changes overnight — less connection, more tension, less of the person you were before. BBH isn't just a mums' program. It's built for couples, which means it's built for you. Come as a team. Leave with a plan.

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Expecting couples (any trimester)

The most powerful moment to intervene is before the crisis begins. Arrive with shared expectations, a shared language, and skills already practised.

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New parents (0–12 months)

In the thick of it and feeling the strain? BBH gives you the framework to understand what's happening — and the tools to navigate it while it's still happening.

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Couples investing proactively

The greatest gift you can give your baby is a strong and healthy relationship between the two of you. BBH is for couples who treat their relationship as the infrastructure of their family.

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Expecting a second child

You know what happened last time. BBH lets you go in differently — with realistic expectations, explicit agreements, and a plan for the specific dynamics a second child creates.

Common Questions

Before you register.

Honest answers to the questions we hear most. No clinical language, no pressure.

Yes — BBH is designed as a couples program and works best when both partners attend together. That said, if your partner is hesitant, reach out and we can talk it through. Many partners who were initially reluctant have found it the most valuable part of the whole experience.

Not at all. BBH is designed as prevention but it absolutely works for couples who are already in the thick of it. If you're finding things really hard, it might actually be exactly what you need right now. If we think you'd benefit from individual couples counselling alongside or instead of the program, we'll let you know honestly.

It's warm, practical, and deliberately not therapy. You won't be asked to share anything personal with a group or put on the spot. The sessions are interactive and structured — more like a really good workshop than a support group. Most couples leave each session feeling closer, not more exposed.

It's genuinely free — no catch, no upsell at the end, no subscription. The program is funded by Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Kyneton Community House as part of a broader early intervention investment in family wellbeing. The only thing we ask is that you show up for all three sessions.

Life happens. Sessions will be recorded for registered participants so you can catch up if something comes up. That said, the program is designed to build across all three sessions, so attending live gives you the best experience. Let us know in advance if you're going to miss one.

The program is facilitated by Gabriel Carazo — ACA-accredited Relationship Counsellor, Family Therapist, and certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator. He was named Victorian Father of the Year and is presenting original research at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium at Deakin University in May 2026. He also founded RAD DADS — Australia's first council-funded father-specific bush playgroup program.

The program is primarily funded for families in the Macedon Ranges region. If you're outside the area, register your interest anyway and we'll let you know if there are spots available. We're working toward expanding the program — your expression of interest helps make that case.

Register Now

Limited places. Register free.

Spots are limited to ensure quality. Takes 60 seconds. No payment, no commitment — just your name and we'll take it from there.

ProgramBringing Baby Home

Sessions3 × Tuesday Evenings

MonthJune 2026

Time7:00pm – 9:00pm AEST

FormatOnline via Zoom

FacilitatorGabriel Carazo

CertificationGottman Institute

Supported byMR Shire Council · Kyneton CH

CostFREE 🙌

After registering you'll receive a confirmation email within 48 hours with your Zoom link, exact dates, and a short pre-program welcome guide. Nothing to prepare — just show up together.

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Thank you for registering for Bringing Baby Home — June 2026. We're genuinely excited to have you.

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Bringing Baby Home.

The science behind why this matters.

Simple. Three steps.

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We'll be in touch

Attend together

Three evenings. Everything changes.

You don't need to be struggling to benefit.

Before you register.

Limited places. Register free.