Central Michigan Pregnancy Services

Dads Matter Dads Matter is a program that has monthly group parenting classes available for expectant fathers and fathers of children from newborn to two years old. Fathers who attend the classes enjoy a free home cooked meal together and earn “Baby Bucks” that can be spent at our Joyful Beginnings store. Purpose Statement The Dads Matter program of Central Michigan Pregnancy Services provides emotional, spiritual and physical support and education for fathers who have chosen to parent their child(ren). You will receive: • Fun and informative lessons on topics relating to parenting and many other subjects. • Emotional support through “men only” meetings with Parenting Instructors on a monthly basis throughout the year. • Opportunities to earn Baby Bucks for coming to classes, completing homework, and attending select community programs that better you or you child. • Access to Joyful Beginnings (our baby pantry) where you can have a pleasant experience shopping, spending, and budgeting the Baby Bucks you have earned. (No cash is accepted.) • Material items available at Joyful Beginnings include: baby furniture, clothing, formula/baby food, blankets, diapers, and baby wipes. • Food - we will provide a home cooked meal to those who attend the Dads Matter class. If you are interested in the Dads Matter parenting program download the application, and mail or deliver it to CMPS. RSVPs for each class are required by 5:00 pm the day before. For any questions or directions to class locations please call, (989) 773-6008.

Class Scedule for Dads Matter 2010
01/12/10	The First Years Last Forever!	The Impact of Fathers Bringing Your Kids Into Your World
02/09/10	Bonding Daddy Style	Eye Contact Touch- Infant Massage
03/16/10	Happiest Baby On The Block (And A Well Rested Dad)	The 5 S’s For Crying Babies The Baby’s Cycle
04/13/10	Parent Relationships/Rules of Engagement	Sexuality/Intimacy 5 Love Languages
05/11/10	Super Dad To The Rescue	Keeping Your Child Safe Car Seat Safety Watchdog Website
06/08/10	Yuck! What Is That?	Childhood Illness Pediatrician – Guest Speaker
07/13/10	Hanging With Dad	Building Strong Kids Bringing Your Kids Into Your World II
08/10/10	Building Your Team	House Preparation – The Field Boundaries Redirection, Interaction, and Practices Brian Pruitt– Guest Speaker
09/14/10	I Feel Good, And It’s All Good	The Building Blocks of Self Esteem
10/12/10	Can You Say Daddy First?	The Power of Words
11/09/10	I’m No Poet, But My Kids Don’t Know It!	Ready to Learn

Central Michigan
Pregnancy Services
312 W. Broomfield
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
989-773-6008

Located in the Campus Plaza behind the CMU Towers, near
7-11, next to Dragon Express

Hours:
Monday 10am-5pm
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-2pm