The first three years are a time of tremendous learning and brain development, and little ones learn primarily through their 5 senses. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of ways that parents can play with their infants and toddlers and engage their senses to promote attachment and build their brains. Register
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills too positively, effectively guide, and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new and innovative strategies for positive behaviour guidance and understand the impact of separation, divorce and other family conflict has on children’s development, and will [...]
This workshop, for caregivers, discusses suicide safety planning for youth 12+. This is a program aimed at providing valuable information and skills to caregivers on how to effectively support young people who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Throughout the program, participants will learn about the warning signs of suicide and the risk [...]
This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children is developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but when stress and anxiety is prolonged and frequent it can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this workshop [...]
Are you new to brain science and child development? Do you have a little one, and want to better understand their brain development? Then this session is for you. We will be covering three developmental stages: infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Come and learn about your child’s brain development during these crucial years and how you [...]
Mindful parenting has become a buzzword in the parenting community lately but what does it actually mean? Participants in this workshop will learn the benefits of mindfulness, how to practice it, and how to centre mindfulness in your parenting practices. Additionally, participants will learn skills to improve their mind-body connection and increase their ability to [...]
This workshop will examine the specific challenges that family restructuring can bring and focus on strategies to promote self-care in adults and children to enhance overall family well-being during separation and divorce. Participants will learn strategies and develop tools to keep themselves and their children emotionally safer through family transitions, as well as recognizing the [...]
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
Come join us to learn more about the Divorce Act and the impact it has on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on children, describe how it can help keep families safer and apply this knowledge to improve navigation of the family justice system. This [...]
Separation, divorce and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will explore different strategies and skills to be able to respond to their children’s [...]
This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills too positively, effectively guide, and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new and innovative strategies for positive behaviour guidance and understand the impact of separation, divorce and other family conflict has on children’s development, and will [...]
Join us in person as children explore different materials and learn new skills each week to spark their imagination and create something truly unique. Register
Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will practice [...]
Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register
Join us as we discuss how to plan and prepare for holidays and travelling with kids over the summer break. Register
This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children is developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but when stress and anxiety is prolonged and frequent it can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this workshop [...]
This 8-session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator-led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your teen. All [...]
This 8-session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator-led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your teen. All [...]
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
This 8-session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator-led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your teen. All [...]
My Tween and Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and their tweens with the knowledge, tools and support they need during the child’s transition to adolescence. Offered to parents/caregivers and their children aged 7 through 12, the program strengthens parent-child communication and supports parents in building a positive relationship with their tween. [...]
Coffee and Play is a program that provides a safe and supportive environment where caregivers can bring their little ones to explore and engage in a variety of play activities, and come together with others to discuss their challenges, share their experiences, and learn from one another. During each session, participants will be provided with [...]
Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will practice [...]
This workshop will examine the specific challenges that family restructuring can bring and focus on strategies to promote self-care in adults and children to enhance overall family well-being during separation and divorce. Participants will learn strategies and develop tools to keep themselves and their children emotionally safer through family transitions, as well as recognizing the [...]
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of dating? Join us for a discussion to guide parenting our teens. Register
Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join us to learn more about common challenges associated to co-parenting, the benefits of establishing a healthy co-parenting arrangement and different strategies and ideas for making co-parenting more manageable. This program is free of charge and open to parents [...]
How we talk to children about divorce matters! Come learn how to approach the subject and how to talk to kids of all ages about it! This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. All participants will receive a certificate of completion for each workshop they participate in. Register [...]
Separation, divorce and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will explore different strategies and skills to be able to respond to their children’s [...]
The first three years are a time of tremendous learning and brain development, and little ones learn primarily through their 5 senses. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of ways that parents can play with their infants and toddlers and engage their senses to promote attachment and build their brains. This session is currently [...]
This 8 session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your [...]
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
This 8 session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your [...]
My Tween and Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and their tweens with the knowledge, tools and support they need during the child’s transition to adolescence. Offered to parents/caregivers and their children aged 7 through 12, the program strengthens parent-child communication and supports parents in building a positive relationship with their tween. [...]
Join us in person as children explore different materials and learn new skills each week to spark their imagination and create something truly unique. Register
Separation, divorce, and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will recognize positive conflict management skills to support their children through difficult times. This [...]
Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will practice [...]
Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register
This workshop will examine the specific challenges that family restructuring can bring and focus on strategies to promote self-care in adults and children to enhance overall family well-being during separation and divorce. Participants will learn strategies and develop tools to keep themselves and their children emotionally safer through family transitions, as well as recognizing the [...]
Starting your child in childcare can be hard for the whole family. In this session we will talk about childcare in Alberta. We will learn about different types of care, what to look for in quality care and how to prepare ourselves for the new start. Part one of two. Follow up is Preparing for [...]
Stretch out those muscles that were asleep! Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to help you and your kids wake up and connect to start the day off right. Namaste! Register
Boundaries are tough! Especially when working with someone who you don’t see eye to eye with. This workshop talks about things that are within our control and outside of our control, and gives strategies to communicate our boundaries gently and effectively. This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. [...]
This session is designed for parents who are involved in any supervised access parenting program. In this workshop we go over navigating our emotions about supervised parenting time, navigating our children's emotions, how missed parenting time affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for our time together. This workshop is suitable [...]
The first three years are a time of tremendous learning and brain development, and little ones learn primarily through their 5 senses. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of ways that parents can play with their infants and toddlers and engage their senses to promote attachment and build their brains. This session is currently [...]
This 8 session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your [...]
This 8 session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your [...]
My Tween and Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and their tweens with the knowledge, tools and support they need during the child’s transition to adolescence. Offered to parents/caregivers and their children aged 7 through 12, the program strengthens parent-child communication and supports parents in building a positive relationship with their tween. [...]
Coffee and Play is a program that provides a safe and supportive environment where caregivers can bring their little ones to explore and engage in a variety of play activities, and come together with others to discuss their challenges, share their experiences, and learn from one another. During each session, participants will be provided with [...]
Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will practice [...]
Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join us to learn more about common challenges associated to co-parenting, the benefits of establishing a healthy co-parenting arrangement and different strategies and ideas for making co-parenting more manageable. This program is free of charge and open to parents [...]
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
How we talk to children about divorce matters! Come learn how to approach the subject and how to talk to kids of all ages about it! This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. All participants will receive a certificate of completion for each workshop they participate in. Register [...]
Starting at a new group childcare setting is a huge adjustment for everyone in the family. Join us in a discussion of ideas to help with this transition, manage expectations and practical tips. This session builds on Choosing Group Childcare. Register
“They always took care of the bills and budget and whatnot. I don’t know how to do that!” “We always watched this TV show because they liked it. I’m not sure that I do though” Let’s talk about those things! How do you take care of yourself now? Who are you without them? How will [...]
Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register
Come, learn and discuss how to navigate your child’s challenging behaviors. We will go over what can cause these behaviors, how to prevent an escalation, and even learn to identify when your child is starting to move up the crisis cycle. Behavior is a normal part of life. Being able to support your child in [...]
My Tween and Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and their tweens with the knowledge, tools and support they need during the child’s transition to adolescence. Offered to parents/caregivers and their children aged 7 through 12, the program strengthens parent-child communication and supports parents in building a positive relationship with their tween. [...]
Come join us to learn more about the Divorce Act and the impact it has on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on children, describe how it can help keep families safer and apply this knowledge to improve navigation of the family justice system. This [...]
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will practice [...]
Join us in person as children explore different materials and learn new skills each week to spark their imagination and create something truly unique. Register
Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register
This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills too positively, effectively guide, and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new and innovative strategies for positive behaviour guidance and understand the impact of separation, divorce and other family conflict has on children’s development, and will [...]
Separation, divorce, and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will recognize positive conflict management skills to support their children through difficult times. This [...]
This session is designed for parents who are involved in any supervised access parenting program. In this workshop we go over navigating our emotions about supervised parenting time, navigating our children's emotions, how missed parenting time affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for our time together. This workshop is suitable [...]
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