Research

Abortion and the Physical and Mental Health of Women – A review of the evidence for health professionals
March 2021

 

Relationships & Sexuality Education – An Analysis for Parents / Caregivers
January 2021

 

LESSONS FROM CANNABIS LEGALISATION 2020
(in conjunction with SAM-NZ) September 2020

 

THE CHALLENGES FACING CHILDREN IN STEPFAMILIES – What we know, don’t know, and how to fill in the gaps 
June 2020

 

A DOG’S BREAKFAST – NZ’s Anti-Smacking Law 13 Years On
June 2020

 

RESPONDING TO THE TRANSGENDER ISSUE – Parent Resource Guide
February 2020

 

FAMILIES: EVER FEWER, OR NO CHILDREN – How worried should we be?
August 2019

 


CHILDREN TRANSITIONING: Childhood Gender Dysphoria – a paediatrician’s warning to New Zealand
October 2018

 

WHY FATHERS MATTER
August 2018

 

IT’S TIME FOR DINNER: The Effect of Regular Family Dinners on Family Life
July 2018

 

IMPRISONMENT & FAMILY STRUCTURE: What is the evidence telling us?
June 2018

 

WHY MOTHERS MATTER
May 2018

 


ABORTION AND THE PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN: A review of the evidence for health professionals
 March 2018

 

CHILD ABUSE & FAMILY STRUCTURE: What is the evidence telling us?
November 2016

 


child poverty and family structure 2016 report coverCHILD POVERTY & FAMILY STRUCTURE: What is the evidence telling us?
May 2016

 


defying human nature front pageDEFYING HUMAN NATURE: An Analysis of New Zealand’s 2007 Anti-Smacking Law
February 2016

 

boys girls other cover pageBOYS GIRLS OTHER: Making Sense of the Confusing New World of Gender Identity
June 2015

 

 

We Need To Talk Screentime Front CoverWE NEED TO TALK – Screen time in NZ, Media Use: An Emerging factor in child and adolescent health
February 2015

 

killing me softly cover pageKILLING ME SOFTLY: Should Euthanasia Be Legalised?
May 2014

 

 

R18 reportR18: SEXUALITY EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND –  A Critical Review
July 2013

 

 

Who cares - coverWHO CARES? Mothers, Daycare and Child Wellbeing in New Zealand
Feb 2012

 

 

Young people and alcohol - reportYOUNG PEOPLE & ALCOHOL: What does the medical evidence tell us about the legal drinking age in New Zealand?
Feb 2011

 

 

why marriage matters 200921 Reasons WHY MARRIAGE MATTERS
Sep 2009

 

 

VALUE OF FAMILYTHE VALUE OF FAMILY – Fiscal Benefits of Marriage and Reducing Family Breakdown in New Zealand
Oct 2008

 

 

SMACKING CASESmy mummys a criminal square
Documented since the passing of the Anti-Smacking Law in 2007.
Includes our Documentary “My Mummy’s A Criminal”

 

pollsFAMILY ISSUE POLLS
What do NZ’ers really think?