FOCUS ON FATHERS
Thriving kids start with connected parents – join us!
Focus on Fathers is a welcoming parenting community for everyone interested in learning about fatherhood. This series explores how dads and all caregivers can help their children develop strong social and emotion skills. Swap ideas and choose what works for you! Open to everyone.
The schedule of sessions will be held on the following dates from 6-7pm. You will be contacted at the email you provided each week by an Extension Educator to remind you of upcoming sessions. Attend one or all sessions.
Every 2nd Tuesday | 6-7pm
January 13: Fathers Help Children Stand up for Themselves
February 10: Fathers Teach Values
March 10: Fathers Teach Kindness
April 14: Fathers Communicate with Children
May 12: Relax and Enjoy Fathering
June 9: Fathers Teach Perspective
July 14: Fathers Help Children Make Good Choices
August 11: Fathers Help Children Handle Emotions
September 8: Fathers Teach Children to be Good Citizens
October 13: Fathers Teach Perseverance
November 10: Fathers Teach Children about Social Cues
Contact Amanda Griswold at amanda.griswold@wisc.edu or at 608.326.0223 with any questions.
Wisconsin Public Radio- "What do fathers need to be successful?"
Take a listen to this WPR segment on UW-Madison’s research regarding what fathers in WI need.
Click here!