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Parents club started
A new parents' club has been started on the Peninsula.
After three weeks, it already has 20 members.
Ms Carmen Daniels-Perrin said that she started the "Mother Nature's Parent Club" after realising there was a lack of clubs for mothers, fathers and carers of children of all ages.
"The club is somewhere parents can feel that their opinion is important," she said.
"As parents, we know just how rewarding our children are, but we also know how draining and sometimes challenging parenting can be.
"The club is timeout for parents," she said.
The club provides the opportunity for general discussion, for mothers and fathers to talk about parenting, work, play or life in general.
Exploring alternative views and social issues, study groups, entertainment, holidays and weekends away are planned as part of the club's activities.
"We're going to have a mechanic come in and speak about general car maintenance and we're starting a bush regeneration program soon," Ms Daniels-Perrin said.
Ms Daniels-Perrin said that the club would help boost parents' self-esteem.
"Sometimes parents do get to the point where they have had enough.
"The club gives them somewhere to have a rest and talk about these things," she said.
The club could provide support to single parents.
A single parent herself, Ms Daniels-Perrin said: "Its tough on single parents but it's just as hard for parents as a couple.
"Sometimes they can all feel as if they are on their own," she said.
The club meets every Wednesday at the Peninsula Community Centre from 11:30 to 2:30pm.
Membership is $5 and small weekly contributions are appreciated.
Child care is provided with a rotation roster of parents to look after children.
For further details or an information pack, contact Carmen Daniels-Perrin on 4343 1436 or 0409 155 674, Vanessa Bockholt on 4342 3512 or Lyn Abrahams on 4329 2307.
Alison Branley, September 27.