What can we expect?
An opportunity to bond with your baby and meet other dads in a warm and friendly environment. Registration is free!
What should I do if my baby is fussy? What if they start crying?
Sometimes dads are reluctant to take part in this type of activity because they're afraid their baby's crying will disturb others. That being said, we know that babies need to drink their milk, cry and sleep. We're always happy to welcome you both, no matter what mood your baby is in! Please don't worry about it. We are a community and we can count on each other! Please note that this is a bilingual group
Address : 415A avenue Mercille Saint-Lambert.
*Enter through the double doors 415A. Then walk straight down the stairs, we're in room 11.
(There is room for stroller in the hallway)
At La mère à boire-Moms For Milk, we're very comfortable with different languages! Our services and activities are often bilingual or offered in French, English or Spanish.
Our volunteers speak many different languages. If we can accommodate you, we will!
collective cooking
On the last Saturday of every month, we host a collective cooking event with the papa group!
How does it work?
-All you need to do is come register (for free) and bring two containers. As we often make a meal and a dessert for you to bring home!
-If you choose to bring your child to the event, please come with your partner or family member who can watch your child in another room. (This is to ensure that we can keep babies in a safe place! Please note that usually for the regular Saturdays, dads bring their children all the time in room 11 downstairs!)
Please note that we appreciate contributions or donations, as we are a non-profit and do our best to support families in the community.
Our volunteer dads!
We have a great team of dads who are making a difference in our community.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at info@lamereaboire.org.
To complement our team of Dads, we have another great partner, Mardoché, who joins us on Saturday mornings. He also animates the imporance of team parening workshops for couples!
Mardoché Mertilus
With over 10 years' experience as a street worker and then clinical coordinator in the West Island of Montreal, Mardoché joined the (RVP) team in 2019 to become a trainer and liaison officer for the Programme d'Adaptation des Pratiques aux Réalités Paternelles (PAPPa). It was his work with young single fathers that sparked his interest in fatherhood. He took part in the Père à cœur project and created the very first prenatal courses specifically for fathers in his region. In addition to his knowledge of the field and his experience in training facilitators and supervising teams, he has a keen sense of interpersonal skills and an authenticity that make him an outstanding facilitator! At RVP, Mardoché was quick to take on board new knowledge about fatherhood, and he soon had the opportunity to travel to several regions of Quebec to run PAPPa workshops. An experienced trainer, Mardoché is also known for his attention to needs and his commitment to supporting organisations.
First prizewinner in the Health Youth Intervenor category, Prix Reconnaissance Jeunesse du Premier Ministre du Québec (2018).