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10 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 22, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com TIC T AC TOE Fathering: What I Know Now... By Nikki Taylor Parent Education Manager I have had the great fortune to learn about fathering from the most knowledgeable experts ... fathers themselves. While facilitating parent groups for dads, I have come to many new realizations about men, and how they see their role as fathers. Here are some of the things I know now: 1. Given the right environment, and the opportunity, men will openly talk about their fathering experiences with other men. 2. Men want to be good fathers. They think a lot about what kind of father they want to be. 3. Men and women parent differently and that is ok. Children gain so much when fathers are able to parent their way. 4. Men's roles in society are changing and there is much stress and confusion about what men are expected to do in their role as parents. 5. Research tells us that involved fathers have a significant and positive influence on the successful outcomes of their children. 6. Dads can do it! Men are capable of loving, nurturing and caring for children. I want to thank the men who have participated in the FI-BOCC groups that I have facilitated for this invaluable insight. It has not only benefited my own family, but I am on a mission now, to share the news with other women and moms. Help the Bunny find his way home to Teens Solid Pine Bunk Bed "Twin Ove r Double" *Choice of Stains. Many different styles to choose from. CANADIAN MADE $ 699 Absolutely no particle board Local Supplier of "Bean Bags" 2342 Lakeshore Road West, Bronte Village, Oakville They need to know what I know! Girls Night Out A fun night for you, your girlfriends, neighbours, family, etc. Oakville Parent-Child Centre presents an evening with humourist www.joshuacreekfurniture.com Winter Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm 905.469.9876 Carole Bertuzzi Luciani The Moodivator www/moodivator.ca Date: Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Doors open at 7:00 pm, Performance at 7:30 pm Location: Appleby College, Willis Hall 540 Lakeshore Road West Cost: $25.00 (cash or cheque) Light refreshments during intermission FUNDRAISER Tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased in advance from 461 North Service Road Get Your Wheels in Motion out Ask AbParties Birthday · Daycare · Montessori · Pre-school Join the Fun Public Skating Bowling Gifts Billiards Video Games Snack Bar The Centre is a registered charitable organization, that has provided programs and services for families since 1980. Our services are designed to support all families in their parenting role. We also offer early learning opportunities for children 0-6 years. "Where Little Hearts Grow Strong & Young Minds Flourish" Register now for September 2008 & Summer Camp · Daycare, Pre-school, JK & SK classes · All programs are Montessori and French enrinched · 8:1 student to teacher ratio · Fully qualified ECE & Montessori teachers · Beautiful building in a secure location We are a full service centre open year round 7:30am - 6pm ce ter's Roller Pala Scoo rive Windsor D 2105 tRoyal Southdown Road) west of (jus www.scoot ers.on.ca For more information on programs, parenting and services offered by the Centre please contact us at CENTURY CHILDCARE 1072 TANGLEWOOD COURT, OAKVILLE (Off Spring Garden between Lakeshore and Rebecca, near Fourth Line) 905-849-3614 · www.centurychildcare.com 1072 TANGLEWOOD COURT, OAKVILLE 905-849-6366 (905) 823-4001