Dads and Kids

The Dads and Kids groups give you a chance to spend quality time with your children in a relaxed and friendly environment. You can take part in activities such as arts and crafts, story telling and outdoor fun, as well as learning about various health topics.

Contact your local Children's Centre for more information.

To find out when Dads and Kids groups take place take a look at the timetable.

Dad info - essential information for dads

This site is dedicated to dads. It provides information on health, work, money and even how to teach your child to ride a bike.

If you're unsure what paternity leave you are entitled to, then this site can also help. If you've only got a few minutes with your child before work, have a look at the 'ten ideas for ten minutes' section. There are some useful ideas on what you can do with your child in ten minutes, For example, play hide 'n' seek or ask them to help you with the washing up. Children love to spend time with you.

Access Dad info via www.dad.info

My Dad Matters is a new programme for to dads in Sunderland

Dads can get involved in their children's education and play a major role in their life. This programme provides free activities to family men living in Sunderland, and aims to meet their needs by supporting them in engaging with their child's learning, health and well-being whilst having fun at the same time. .

Are you about to be a dad or grandad? (pdf download)

Free marital arts for family men (pdf download)

Dads and Teenagers:Forest Survival (pdf download)

For more information on My Dad Matters, please contact Children North East on 0191 500 6205. You can also find My Dad Matters on Facebook.