Handy course for dads-to-be

Buttercup Children's Centre is offering future fathers in Worcester city a three-week lifeline in the form of their new 'Dads to be' course.

The Worcestershire County Council centre will be holding classes for prospective papas in an attempt to prepare them for their upcoming journey into fatherhood.

A wide range of topics will be covered on the course including; the father's role in a child's life, developing a bond with your new son or daughter and, most importantly, how to cope with a crying baby.

Aside from focusing on the parenting side of having a new baby, the classes will discuss how fathers can look after themselves, and each other, during what can be a stressful time in their lives, as well as making them aware of the wide range of support that they will have within their own community.

They will also have the chance to talk to fathers who have young babies so that they can get first-hand experience of what life will be like when they bring home their new arrivals.

Centre Manager Claire Locker said: "We are pleased to offer this exciting new development at Buttercup's Children Centre, it is a great opportunity for dads-to-be to join in discussions and explore the journey into fatherhood."

The course will take place at the Buttercup Children's Centre from Tuesday the 31^st January until Tuesday the 14^th February. Classes will start at 7pm and run until 8.30pm.

The centre is situated on Carnforth Drive in Worcester next to the Fairfield Community Primary School.

For more information, call Buttercup Children's Centre on 01905 758411