Take a fresh look at the new generation of fathers and the challenges they face. There is evidence-based support for the benefits of father presence and involvement, and recent changes in family structures, culture, and technology require fathers to embrace new perspectives and skills. This course benefits fathers and those who work to support them.
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Fathers today are navigating a world of rapid change. This new generation of dads is adapting to shifting family structures, evolving cultural norms, and emerging technologies, requiring fresh perspectives and new skills. In this evidence-based workshop, we’ll explore the proven benefits of father involvement and presence while diving into the unique traits and challenges today’s fathers face. Whether you’re a father yourself or someone who supports them, this course offers practical tools for connection, self-awareness, and growth.
you’ll gain a clear understanding of...
What defines modern fatherhood and walk away with skills to support positive parenting.
You’ll learn how to identify the distinctive qualities of today’s fathers, practice effective strategies for nurturing and discipline, and model healthy masculinity.
We’ll also discuss how fathers can maintain strong relationships with their children’s mothers while cultivating their own emotional awareness.
By exploring the hopes, fears, and loves that shape a father’s journey, this course offers a meaningful and modern approach to building stronger, healthier families.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, you will know:
Distinctive traits of the new generation of fathers.
How to raise self-awareness of a father's hopes, fears, and loves.
Effective skills for nurturing and disciplining children.
How to model healthy masculinity.
The importance of maintaining a good relationship with the children's mother.
Presented by
Certified Parents Toolshop Direct Service Provider (Coach and Parenting Educator)
Steve Makofka, has a BS in Education, a Master of Divinity degree, and is a Certified Family Life Educator through the National Council on Family Relations, a Certified Family Life Coach at the Master Level through the Family Life Coaching Association, and is a Certified Parents Toolshop® Advisor (Coach) and Group Facilitator (Trainer) who serves on the Relationship Toolshop® Virtual Trainer Team and Speaker Bureau. He has 25 years’ experience as a pastor of youth and family ministries and almost 10 years’ experience as a psychoeducational group leader on a mental health inpatient unit, teaching life skills to adolescents and adults. His areas of expertise are in recovery, teens and extended family relationships, with an emphasis on training and supporting fathers. He currently teaches Father and Grandparenting classes for Kettering Health Network in the Dayton, Ohio area.
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