What is attachment and why is it important? Our discussion and exploration of attachment theory will give you a better understanding of this important aspect of parenting for strong, healthy children. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early […]
School is returning after break and it’s an anxious time for both parents and children. This session will explore specific anxieties that can be seen in our children as we approach the date to return to school, as well as different strategies on how to support your child during these nervous times. This workshop is […]
Join us virtually as we read aloud to the children and learn about the benefits of this fun and easy activity. Different stories will be featured each week. This is a free event! This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention […]
What do you do when your child experiences grief or disappointment? Whether they didn't get what they wanted or if they've lost a loved one, it can be hard to know how to help your child. This session will cover different levels of child development and tools you can use to help them manage the […]
This free workshop will provide an overview of potential stressors for teens and allow room for discussion and learning about how we can support our teen to learn healthy ways of coping with big emotions and stressful situations. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers […]
Do you have a big family? Are you caring for both your parents and children? Does your family have different parenting styles? Whether you have a small or big family, it can be hard to balance your parenting beliefs with others who also care for your child. This parent chat session will explore the strategies, […]
This virtual workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behaviour in children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behaviour and some different ways to respond. This program is free! This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers […]
How do we promote active play? Invite your children (ages 2-8) as we use materials from our homes and learn how to move our bodies to stay active! This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and […]
As a parent we have all kinds of real and perceived expectations, some that we are able to meet and others that we can’t or won’t which can bring us all kinds of parental guilt. In this parent chat, we are going to talk about those places where we feel guilt and learn strategies for […]
Did you ever question why there is only one way to learn when you were in school? Did it work for you? Did you know there is more than one way of learning? Come join us for a 1 -hr session on exploring different types and styles of learning and approaches to support your child's […]
This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research and we discuss strategies for developing resilient children. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families with young children […]
How do we promote active play? Invite your children (ages 2-8) as we use materials from our homes and learn how to move our bodies to stay active! This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and […]
This session will provide parents with an overview of sexual and gender diversity and how you can support your child as they inquire, question, and wonder about life within the LGBTQ2S+ rainbow. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and […]
Restful sleep is important for good health. This virtual workshop will talk about building a sleep routine that works for your kids so that everybody can get a good night’s rest. This workshop is free! This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and […]
What does play look like for you? In this session, we will explore what it means to plan 'purposeful play' for our children, so we can incorporate learning into play. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention […]
Are you planning to have your second, third, or fourth child? Do you ever wonder how your child processes the transition of becoming a brother or sister? Come join us to explore, chat, discuss, and learn about different strategies for parents & caregivers to ease the transition of becoming an older sister or brother! This […]
Looking for easy ways to stimulate children’s creativity? Join us virtually for easy crafts using readily available materials and learn some ways to make the most of this time with your child. This program is free! This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers […]
This workshop will define parental anxiety, discuss how it manifest in our lives, and share some strategies for managing our anxiety to allow us to be more present for our children. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early […]
YW Family Champions and Birth and Babies are collaborating! Please join us for a casual chat group where you can meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator and connect with other parents on the topics of pregnancy, labour and birth, breastfeeding / feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early […]
Are you new to brain science and child development? Do you have a little one, and want to better understand their brain development? 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 help […]
Whether you have one child, or too many to count, it can be tough to engage with your child intentionally when it feels like there’s not enough time in your day. We want our kids to feel known, loved, and valued… but where do you even begin? This session will cover some basic tools for […]
This workshop will provide you with practical strategies for managing day to day stressors of balancing the many hats we wear as parents and caregivers. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families with […]
Being a parent requires us to have many skills and abilities that we did not even know we needed! Join us to learn about how to fill your parental tool box with strategies for dealing with those challenging child and adolescent moments. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is […]
Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This FREE workshop will help parents/ caregivers identity their own parenting style as well as the style of their co-parent/ caregiver and will help participants find ways to align those parenting styles in ways that benefit children. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a […]
Integrating the Upstairs Brain and the Downstairs Brain. Come join us for our book club series! If you’ve missed last chapter, don’t worry. We will catch you up. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families […]
This FREE virtual workshop will support parents (and caregivers) in learning strategies to attend the different domains of their health and wellness. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families with young children and […]
Because social distancing doesn’t mean you are alone in this: Come meet other parents in Calgary who are also going through the same challenges you are! Bring a coffee or snack and join us for a virtual meet, greet & chat. We are collaborating with Immigrant Services Calgary and we have great offers such as […]
Ever wonder what your teenager is thinking? Or why they are behaving in such a way? Come join us to learn about teenage brain development and investigate together! This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and […]
The ability to set healthy boundaries is a skill that adults and children alike can benefit from. Healthy boundaries allow us to ask for what we need and set limits in a way that is respectful of ourselves and others in our life. This parent chat will focus on identifying, strategizing and practicing setting healthy […]
Children begin to understand gender from an early age. In this workshop, parents or caregivers will learn and discuss how gender, parenting styles, and expectations influence your child's social-emotional development. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services […]
Join us for an evening of community, honest conversation, and discussion about the reality of fatherhood in today’s world. How can fathers challenge social norms of parenting and grow in their ability to connect meaningfully with their children. This session will highlight a father’s role, but is not limited for those who do not identify […]
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