What kind of activities? The list of recent ventures includes a trip to the local fire station, a pirate-themed morning at the centre, a picnic in the park and a session at the local swimming pool.
How's it going? The dads and the children are really enjoying having some quality time together. It increases the confidence of the dads and makes the centre a more father-friendly environment. The whole experience has also increased the children's confidence in talking to adults and other children.
What else is it doing? The centre has recently started letting mums attend, but only if they bring dad. This appears to encourage those fathers who lack the confidence to attend on their own.
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