Dads Talk Workshops
Workshop information
The Dads Talk sessions are an opportunity for expectant dads and young dads and dads with children under 5 to discuss their role in building and enhancing their relationship with their child. Pregnancy, birth, and the early years are a precious time for dads to lay the building blocks of a healthy and fulfilling relationship with their child – a very special relationship.
Starting 15 October | 6:30pm - 8pm | Held online via Microsoft Teams
Session Themes
- Session 1: Introduction -Overview of programme aims and objectives. Share hopes and expectations.
- Session 2: Becoming a dad and being a dad. Discuss the journey of fatherhood and share experiences.
- Session 3: Pregnancy, labour, and birth - Insights from a midwife on the journey from pregnancy to birth. Focus on dad's role.
- Session 4: Child Development - Discuss early childhood development stages. Explore dad's role in development.
- Session 5: Family well-being - Healthy living practices for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Role of dads in family health.
- Session 6: Parenting styles - Explore different parenting approaches and styles. Discuss personal and cultural influences.
- Session 7: Going forward - Accessing support and resources. Review sessions and develop peer support.
For more information or to book your place email: ParentingProgramme@brent.gov.uk
Fun with dads Friday evenings
Starting 18 July | 6pm - 8pm | Willesden Sports Centre, Donnington Rd, London, NW10 3QX
Friday night family is a two hour session of free play for the whole family. There is a large bouncy castle, arts and crafts, football, tennis, soft play more. Plus lots of space to run off that excessive energy. It ends with a slice or two of pizza for all attending.
Put the dates in your diary: 18 July, 15 August, 19 September, 17 October, 21 November and 12 December.
Please note, this session is for the whole family but the dad must be present the whole time the family is there. No dad, no entry.
To book a place please contact your local family wellbeing centre.