Most individuals put a lot of effort into studying and training for their careers. There is little education available for the immensely important roles of spouse and parent. Couples’ groups or Dessert Clubs (as they are called in Ottawa), can help provide the support, skills and insights necessary for success in these essential roles.
Neeje encourages couples to network with other parents in order to have an opportunity to socialize, share experiences, build lasting friendships and learn great tips for family life.
The format for these casual get-togethers has included talks, discussions, videos, book reading. Topics covered include:
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Dealing with children and discipline
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Marital communication and unity
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Understanding character building in children
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Teaching responsibility and freedom to children
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Balancing all the roles parents have
For more information on these activities, please contact the following people:
Kingston: Teresa
Bouvier 613-546-2089
Belleville: Anne Shortell 613-966-0927
Ottawa (East/centre): Alba Pascual 613-739-1279
Ottawa (West): Kari Gay 613-270-1053