More Than Just My Baby's Daddy is a Seminar which debuted at the MIchigan Head Start Association Early Childhood Preconference and Annual Training Conference. The goals of the seminar are to:
Gain a better perspective of the
mother's emotional and
psychological mindset
regarding fatherhood.
Develop strategies to improve
communication between the
father and mother that ultimately
benefit the child.
Discuss the value and impact of
the father in the child's life.
Part 1
In the beginning was the word... "I'm pregnant"
A. The Genesis of a Relationship
B. We're going to have a baby...what's up with that?
C. It's alright to be scared
Part 2
Leading and Supporting Roles
A. Are we reading from the same script
B. You have to define the roles...together
C. Take 1...Take 2...Take 3.... Keep doing it 'til you get it right
Part 3
The bridge is out...how do we communicate?
A. Be honest
B. Actions speak louder than words
C. Two's company...three's a mediator!
Part 4
Can you hear me now? Establishing a connection
A. Listening -vs- Hearing
B.Troubleshooting communication
C. How much will it cost to fix it?
Part 5
On the outside looking in... how to pull down barriers
A. Self perservaion... the inner circle
B. Perpective... putting a window in the wall
C. Agree to disagree... can you respect my opinion?
Part 6
Responsibilty + Interest = An open door
A. What is my responsibility to my child?
B. What is my responsibility to the mother?
c. A little interest goes a long way
Part 7
Evaluating Fatherhood - Past, present and future
A. Historical role of the father
B. Fatherhood today
C. What kind of father do you want for your child? (female)
D. What kind of father will you be? (male)
BONUS! More than just my baby's Mama!
Tips on how to get along with your baby's mother.
