Around the Table with Dads
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Dads Around the Table is a nutrition workshop curriculum that upholds principles of trauma-informed engagement and nourishment. Men raising children will enjoy reflection, cooking, movement, sharing a meal together, and exploration of new and traditional holistic skills for nutritional well-being.
Intended audience: Dads and male caregivers of young children
Available: Fall 2025
An adaptation of the Around the Table Curriculum to meet the needs of single, married, custodial, and non-custodial fathers.
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