Dads at Playcentre
Mums, dads, and all whānau including grandparents, aunties and uncles, and other caregivers are welcome to attend Playcentre with the children.
This means our children develop supportive relationships with a range of adults, and it also adds to the rich array of experiences available as different adults bring new things to the play table.
Fathers attending Playcentre
Playcentre was established in 1941 to support mothers. It goes without saying that parenting styles have changed a lot over the past 80 years.
Today, fathers often attend Playcentre and make up a significant portion of volunteers.
“At its core Playcentre is an extension of what we all do at home with our tamariki, play with them and teach them. I love knowing that every week I can go to a place where my kids can play with their friends, where I can chat and commiserate with other parents, and I can become ever more the parent I want to be.”
