You were couples first before you became parents. Being a parent does not mean that you are no longer husband and wife. The couples come together to connect as couples in the similar stage as expectant parents. There will be discussions on decision-making and positive communication styles for couples, as well as staying as best friends and lovers even after the arrival of the baby.

 

·         Feelings about pregnancy & parenthood

·         Decision-making for parents-to-be

·         Helpful communication skills for decision-making

·         Common negative communication patterns

·         Nurturing your marriage

 

The baby will be arriving soon and the transition from man and wife to daddy and mummy will be a reality soon. It will help to build a foundation of understanding your duties, roles and commitment to your baby. Fathers are parents too and shared responsibility is essential to fully benefit the baby by understanding you newborns signs and signals.

·         Expectation of parenting roles

·         Understanding the baby’s world (Infant States, Infant Behavior, Infant Cues and State

          Modulation)

·         Surviving the transition into parenthood

·         Parenting Commitment

 

Date:      Saturday, 8 May & 15 May 2010 or 12 June & 19 June 2010

 

Time:      1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

 

Fee:        $30 per couple (Non KKH patients)

               $20 per couple (KKH patients)