Learn how to use empathy and connecting words to build a strong attachment with your child. These skills truly are the life-long key of being emotionally healthy. The whole family will benefit! This is a FREE workshop brought to you by the Family Resource Network (FRN). The Family Resource Network is a collaborative service delivery […]
Did you know your child can also be stressed just like any of us? During this session, we will explore different types of stresses children experience and how it affects their development. This program is free! This is a Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service […]
Join us for a session in learning about childproofing basics, safety in and around the home, and an overview of child safety seat use in motor vehicles. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and […]
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. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group […]
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 and caregivers that will ease the transition for older sisters or brothers. This is […]
How do we navigate boundaries with screen time as busy parents? What is too much, what is enough, and how do we learn to engage more meaningfully with our young children? Join us as we collaborate with the Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre to learn more about this relevant topic! This is a Family Resource Network […]
What does play look like for you? In this session, we will explore that it means to plan ‘purposeful play’ for our children, so we can incorporate learning into play! This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention […]
Come join us for our book club series featuring 'Turning Tantrums into Triumphs' by Pamela Li. Discover how today's brain research can help you to stop temper tantrums and give your child the gift of emotional self-control. If you’ve missed the last chapter, don’t worry. We will catch you up. This is a Family [...]
We know play is children’s language, their learning method, their day-to-day life! But how do we encourage play with creativity, imagination, and learning? In this session, parents and caregivers will explore different types of play and specific activities that they can try out with their little ones. We will explore how to change an [...]
Lunch-packing can be very stressful. It can be difficult to find a fine balance of light, packable lunch that captures all the essential nutrients our little ones need... and that they will eat! In this session, we will explore the basics of packing a healthy lunch and promote healthy eating even at school, camps, [...]
Safety is a parenting priority so it’s important to learn some basic skills in first aid and protecting children from hazards. Join us for a session in learning about safety and basic first aid to help your child when it is necessary. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource [...]
The adolescent years are a time when self-esteem can fluctuate wildly. This workshop will explore what self-esteem is, what impacts self-esteem, and how we can help our teens have a healthy sense of self and have confidence in themselves and their abilities. This workshop is free! This is a Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. [...]
For this month of POPS, we will be focusing on oral health! We have a special guest speaker from AHS and she will share how to keep your little one’s teeth healthy and clean! Come meet other parents in Calgary who are also going through the same challenges you are. This is a FREE [...]
Ever wonder how much your little one should eat? Are they getting enough nutrition? If you have had questions about healthy eating, come join us for a session with Sylvie from AHS. We will explore how much food is enough and the essential nutrition that your little ones need for a road to healthy [...]
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 [...]
Join us 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 Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services [...]
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