Family matters

The twelve months after the first baby arrives can be a crucial time in a couple’s relationship. The twosome becomes a threesome, and much of a couple’s time and energy is directed towards caregiving, with possible misunderstandings and resentments occurring if each partner does not understand how the other is feeling.

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Credits

director

Robert Van der Vvyer

producer

Jenny Drew

Duration

00:25:00:00

Production places

Unknown

Production dates

1987

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

017778

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Child care

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child care

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child care

Short films

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Unknown, 1987

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