Super Dads Super Kids

8 Week Parenting Program For Fathers

About the program

It takes a lot of work for children to grow and develop into mature adults who positively contribute to their communities and the world.

Children are nurtured through caring, involved and responsible adults. This group of responsible adults includes fathers who make a conscious choice to be the solid role models kids need now more than ever.

Super Dads Super Kids is a parenting program that aims to help deepen the connection and attachment between a father and his children. Through learning and sharing about such topics as communication, child development, discipline and emotional health, participants learn how deep connections come from knowing and enjoying their children.

“When dads and kids are put together, good things happen.”

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What You Need to Know:

Participants can expect

Two touchpoint sessions will be scheduled during the Super Dads Super Kids program, where participants meet with the Program Facilitator one-on-one to discuss their progress. Caseworkers, lawyers, and/or other professional supports of participants may attend the touchpoint sessions where required.
Progress reports can be made available to caseworkers, lawyers and/or other professional supports of participants where required.
Participants of the Super Dads Super Kids program receive a Certificate of Completion after attending all eight program sessions.
Letters of completion from the Program Facilitator may also be provided based on the needs of the participant.

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Session 1

The Role of a Super Dad

An introduction to the program, participants discuss the unique values of being a father, and the characteristics that can build trust with their children.

Session 1 Goals

• To  introduce  the  Super  Dads  Super  Kids  program 
• For  dads  to  connect  with  other  fathers 
• For  dads  to  discuss  the  value  of  their  role  in  their  children’s  lives 

Session 2

Child Development

Participants learn about the key elements of child development and discuss how their expectations can impact their children

Session 2 Goals

• For dads to learn about key elements of child development 
• For dads to consider how their expectations impact their children

Session 3

Communication

Participants learn about the different ways children communicate, what can cause communication breakdowns, and the importance of active listening.

Session 3 Goals

• For dads to sharing communication tips with each other
• For dads to learn about communication skills to use with their children 

Session 4

Emotions and Emotional Health

Participants learn about the importance of helping their children understand their emotions, and discuss ways to build their children’s ability to express and control their emotions in healthy ways.

Session 4 Goals

• For dads to discuss information about children’s emotions 
• For dads to discuss ways to build their child’s ability to control and express emotions 

Session 5

Discipline and Setting Limits

Participants discuss healthy discipline strategies, as well as tips and benefits of setting realistic limits for their children.

Session 5 Goals

• For dads to share healthy discipline strategies 
• For dads to discuss the benefits of setting realistic limits with their children
• For dads to talk about the challenges faced when setting limits and practicing discipline techniques 

Session 6

Physical Health - Activity & Nutrition

Participants talk about the importance of physical activity and nutrition, and share simple ways to teach their children to be active and healthy.

Session 6 Goals

• For dads to discuss the value of physical activity and nutrition
• For dads to discover simple ways to teach their children how to be active and healthy 

Session 7

Physical Health - Injury Prevention

Participants share ideas about physical health risks around the home and the environments their children live in, and how to keep children safe through prevention and supervision techniques.

Session 7 Goals

• For dads to discuss possible common injuries that can happen to their children
• For dads to learn about prevention and supervision as key elements that can help reduce the possibility for accidents around the home

Session 8

Family/Life/Work Balance

Participants discuss the importance of balancing their priorities between their family, their work and the rest of their lives.

Session 8 Goals

• For dads to connect with each other
• For dads to discuss the benefits of self-care
• For dads to talk about the importance of balancing their priorities between their family, their work and the rest of their lives 