Workshops about being a dad

A series of workshops on Being a Dad will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre during February to help local fathers gain the skills necessary to build closer relationships with their children.

The workshops aim to teach participants how to better connect with their children through recognising the importance of fathering, setting goals for spending quality-time with their children, and improving communication skills.

Participants will work with staff from relationship counselling organisation Interrelate to gain a better understanding of the role a father plays in a child's life.

The three-session workshop is open to fathers interested in improving their parenting skills and has been organised by Coast Community Connections.

Organiser Ms Di Spragg said: "Our Being a Dad program provides an opportunity for fathers from all walks of life to come together and learn about what it's like to be a dad and how they can make the most of their relationship with their children.

"The workshops will cover everything from understanding children at different ages to learning positive ways to discipline children - among many other useful topics."

The workshop series will be held between 6:30pm and 9:30pm on Mondays, February 15, 22 and 29, in the Seniors' Room of the Peninsula Community Centre at 93 McMasters Rd, Woy Woy.

Registration is essential and costs $20 or $15 for concession-card holders.

To register or for more information, call 4341 9333.

Media release, 2 Feb 2016

Di Spragg, Coast Community Connections