Workshop Info
What's covered in a Learner Dad Workshop?
Learner Dad Workshops have been set up to help first-time Dads make a smooth transition to parenthood. We discuss the key issues that you will face as a new Dad and provide practical strategies to help you manage the transition.
As a guide, the Workshops will cover the following topics:
Session 1 - Key Issues in the Transition to Parenthood
- The reality of being a new Dad
- Roles and expectations
- changing expectations over the years
- making assumptions
- Dad's guide to babies
- routines
- sleeping
- crying
- building a relationship with your baby
- Sources of Stress
- know your stress triggers
- sleep deprivation
- boundaries
- key relationship skills for managing stressful times
Session 2 - Managing the Transition
- Change and transiition
- the transition process
- Aspects of change
- physicial
- emotional
- relational
- Navigating relationship transition
- the importance of communication
- resolving conflicts (fighting fair)
- Balancing time
- work/life balance issues
- me time
- us time
- family time
- Parenting Styles
- agreeing how you want to parent
- consistency and unity
What should you expect?
The Workshops will generally consist of small group discussions regarding the key issues affecting new Dads. The Workshops are facilitated by a Dad for new Dads so are held in a relaxed, friendly and informal setting.
What should you bring?
Don't be afraid to bring along any specific questions or concerns that you have. Please bring along a sense of humour and a willingness to share your experiences with other first-time Dads, and if you like to take notes, bring a pen and paper.