Families

Zoom online group meetings covering Parenting Programs are happening. If interested contact DCC on 9719 8102 or email info@dcc.org.au. Preference given to residents of City of Canada Bay area.

Fridays 14 August – 11 September 2020, 11am-12noon

Five week Zoom program from the comfort of your home. Fee $25 which includes DCC Membership valid until June 2021.

Language – How to respond to your baby; How to extend early sounds and language; Games, sounds and actions to encourage language; At what age can babies and parents begin to communicate back and forth; What about the child who is learning more than one language.

Learning – Learning through observation; Extending learning through books; How to choose the right books; How to engage and develop a love of books.

Play – What to look for in toys and why; The Top Ten Toys and why they made the list; How might you adapt the way you play together; What about the use of ‘educational videos’, baby TV or computer games for infants.

Saturday 12 September or 17 October 2020, 9am-11am

A free Zoom parenting workshop and much more including finding out about local services. Presenters include a Child & Family Health Nurse on early childhood services; a Parent Educator who focuses on ‘Getting to Know Your Baby’ at a deeper level; an Early Childcare Educator on choosing care and how to know what’s best. Facilitated by Peter Kadwell, a Men’s & Parenting Group Leader.

Saturday 24 October 2020, 10am-1pm

A Zoom follow up for those who have attended a Circle of Security program before and would like a refresher.

Proof of completion of program required. Fee DCC Membership $15.

Saturday 12 September 2020, 11:30am-1pm

Zoom program. Fee DCC Membership $15.

For parents and babies up to 12 months.

Saturday 19 September 2020, 11:30am-1pm

Zoom program for dads who want to get more involved with their babies. Fee DCC Membership $15.

This workshop is tended for dads with their babies up to 12 months. Expectant dads also welcome.

Fridays 16 October – 13 November 2020, 11am-12noon

Five week Zoom program. Introduces you to what to expect in the toddler years. How to plan, prepare and meet you and your toddler’s needs and expectations.

For parents and babies 0-13 months. Fee $25 which includes DCC Membership until 30 June 2021.

Tuesdays 17 & 24 November 2020, 7:30pm-9pm

Two week Zoom program. Fee $15 DCC Membership valid until 30 June 2021.

“More Peas Please” – Why communication is key to overcoming fussy eating.

Tantrum Triggers – Why tantrums seem to be worse in public than at home and how to manage meltdowns.

Good Self Esteem – How to build good self esteem and why it is important.

Taekwondo Classes for 3+ years

Build confidence, learn self defence and have fun!

Weekly class on Wednesdays from 4pm-7.30pm except for 3rd Wednesday of month when 4pm-6.30pm. Restarting in August 2020.

For more information visit www.MAspirit.com.au or phone 1300 627 853. Limited spots.

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice provides assistance with the Parenting Calendar.

For other parenting programs and resources see the Resourcing Parents website.