
Dads and Dialogue
Families First Learning Lab
Dads & Dialogues is a 1.5 hour long group that meets for five sessions. In this group dads come together to connect about the experience of fatherhood. Session topics are centered around Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan’s research and work involving parental power dynamics and the Parent Influence Model (PIM). Dads will learn about and explore the different ways that their power influence affects the family system.
While part of the intent of this group is helping to educate dads, our overarching goal is to provide a space for dads to connect and feel supported. The educational element of the group session is used as springboard for a rich, meaningful discussions and discovery.
• Learn to effectively communicate with your child(ren)
• Gain knowledge that is critical for your child(ren)’s success and growth
• Dismantle assumptions, perspectives, and mental filters that come with being a father
• Establish healthy relationships to mirror to your child(ren) so they can develop the capacities they need to lead a happy and fulfilling life
• Be welcomed into a safe environment where every voice is heard, and every struggle is listened to without judgement
“It’s helpful to know that other dads are out there having a tough time too. It helped put things in perspective.”
“Dads & Dialogues made me feel connected and think about my identity as a father. My daughter loved coming and playing with other kids.”
To learn more or register, please visit the Families First Learning Lab website or email Dylan at
Date
- Sep 06 2023
- Expired!
Time
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
- Families First Classroom
- Level Two, Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main St, Missoula, MT
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
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1

Family History Writing Contest

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
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2

Learn to Video Edit

MCAT Tour & Training

Lego Club

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Seeley Lake Library: Open Podcasting Studio
Events for October
3

Literature & Libations Podcast Book Discussion

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Video Camera Tour

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Introduction to Podcasting

Stolen: If They Haven’t Come for Yours, They Will with Chris La Tray
Events for October
4

Blue Block Day

Discovery Area Science Activity

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

The Care and Keeping of Quilts with Hannah Allen

Dads and Dialogue
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5

Child Development Screening

Tiny Tales

Tech Time @ MPL

Seeley Lake Book Discussion: The Cold Millions

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Podcasting

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Kids Cook with ChopChop

Missoula Scholastic Chess Club at MPL

Big Sky 3D Printing

Talk Time
Events for October
6

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Tiny Tales

Story Time

Community Connections

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Class

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Young Adult Writers’ Group

Home ReSource Spontaneous Construction Reception
Events for October
7

UM Living Lab Open Hours

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Nature Journaling

Sewing and Mending

D&D Guild for Teens

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for October
8

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
Events for October
9
Events for October
10

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Video Camera Tour

Discovery Area Science Activity

Memory Café

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Heirlooms Family History Writing Workshop

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for October
11

Blue Block Day

Swan Valley Book Chat

Discovery Area Science Activity

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

NEA Big Read Closing Party

Dads and Dialogue

2nd Wednesday Night Book Group
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12

Tiny Tales

Tech Time @ MPL

Volunteer Day

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Podcasting

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Early Out Activities

Montana Art

Big Sky 3D Printing

Volunteer Day

Talk Time
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13

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Tiny Tales

Story Time

Community Connections

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Class

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Young Adult Writers’ Group

D&D Guild for Adults
Events for October
14

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Friends of the Library Book Sale

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for October
15

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
Events for October
16

Genealogy Book Group

Learn to Video Edit

MCAT Tour & Training

Lego Club

UM Living Lab Open Hours
Events for October
17

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Video Camera Tour

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for October
18

Blue Block Day

Discovery Area Science Activity

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Middle School Writers’ Group

Kids Cooking Class

Hannah Allen Artist Presentation at Missoula Public Library

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

Tips for Using MPL’s Map PCs – Hunters Edition

Potomac Branch Library Book Club

3rd Wednesday Book Group
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19

School’s Out Activities

Tiny Tales

Tech Time @ MPL

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

UM Living Lab Open Hours

You’re an Engineer

Big Sky 3D Printing

Talk Time

Frenchtown Book Club
Events for October
20

School’s Out Activities

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Tiny Tales

Story Time

Community Connections

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Class

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Young Adult Writers’ Group
Events for October
21

MCAT Tour & Training

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Family History Roadshow

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Western Montana Genealogical Society Work Day

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

D&D Guild for Teens

MakerSpace Classes

Virtual Reality Tour

MakerSpace Classes
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22

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
Events for October
23

Learn to Video Edit

MCAT Tour & Training

Lego Club

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Seeley Lake Library: Open Podcasting Studio

Waterfowl Protection at Berkeley Pit
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24

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Video Camera Tour

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Heirlooms Creative Life Story Writing Workshop

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for October
25

Blue Block Day

Discovery Area Science Activity

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

Space Night at the MakerSpace: A Mission2Mars Activity

Wednesdays with the Mayor
Events for October
26

Tiny Tales

Tech Time @ MPL

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Podcasting

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Big Sky 3D Printing

Talk Time

An Evening with Author David Quammen
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27

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Tiny Tales

Story Time

Community Connections

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Class

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Young Adult Writers’ Group

D&D Guild for Adults

4HistoryBuffs
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28

UM Living Lab Open Hours

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Unplug and Recycle: Proper Methods for E-Waste Disposal

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for October
30

Learn to Video Edit

MCAT Tour & Training

Lego Club

UM Living Lab Open Hours
Events for October
31

Preschool Art with a Purpose

American Red Cross Blood Drive at MPL

Video Camera Tour

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for November
1

Blue Block Day

Discovery Area Science Activity

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio
Events for November
2

Seeley Lake Book Group

Child Development Screening

Tiny Tales

Tech Time @ MPL

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Kids Cook with ChopChop

Missoula Scholastic Chess Club at MPL

Big Sky 3D Printing

Talk Time
Events for November
3

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Tiny Tales

Story Time

Community Connections

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Class

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

UM Living Lab Open Hours

Young Adult Writers’ Group
Events for November
4

UM Living Lab Open Hours

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Sewing and Mending

D&D Guild for Teens
