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 toolbox with strategies for dealing with those challenging child and adolescent moments. Register

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 session on exploring different types and styles of learning and approaches to support your child's learning style.

Ever wonder what your pre-teens and teenagers are thinking? Are they going through ‘puberty’? This session will explore and debunk some common myths around teenagers and their behaviours. Register

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! Register

How does early literacy support later learning? Come learn with us about serve & return interactions during book reading that help to develop your child’s brain. Get tips on how, when, and where to read to your baby! Presented with Calgary Reads. Register

This workshop will explore different definitions of physical literacy and what that looks like for young children. Facilitators will share information on how being active benefits children for their healthy development (including their brain development) as well as building strong foundations that will help them thrive and stay active for life! Register

We are starting a new book! Connected Parenting: How to Raise a Great Kid by Jennifer Kolari. Jennifer’s CALM method for responding to unwanted behavior will help parents connect with their child in any situation to reduce anxiety, de-escalate tantrums instantly and increase self-esteem. Insightful and empowering, Connected Parenting is filled with step-by-step advice and examples from […]

Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the next LENA Start program in winter 2022. Join us for an information session as we introduce what LENA Start is and how we can increase children’s language development and so much more! Register

A highlight of regulations, education, and tools to assist child caregivers in securing car seats properly and reducing the likelihood of injuries. Especially important as we enter to winter weather. Presented with AHS. Register

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, labor and birth, breastfeeding / feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early […]

We all want to see our teenagers get through their adolescent years healthy and happy. In this session, we will talk about common mental health challenges in adolescence, how to recognize when your teen is struggling, and how to help your teen stay mentally healthy. Register

Talking to your child in your first language supports language learning best! Serve and return interactions support language growth and learn with us how to support that. We will explore how to build literacy in our first language. Register

Parents will have an opportunity to learn more about anxiety, worry and stress and identify these in their own life as well as learn some tools for managing parental anxiety. Register

This workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behavior in older children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behavior and some different ways to respond. Register

An overview of health information on child health.  Contents include family doctor, immunization, oral health, nutrition, safety and resources. Presented with AHS.  Add event description here Register

Do you have a tween or teen who is dating? Did you know the internet is where teens first learn about intimate relationships? This workshop will explore how we can keep our youth safe from the internet world and ways we can support our teens to engage in healthy relationships. Register

Every parent hopes their children will have a strong relationship with one another, but we may feel that we spend most of our time being the referee in their disagreements instead!  In this workshop, we will explore sibling dynamics and discuss how to decrease those fights and help your children value and form healthy relationships […]

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! Register

What do you do when your child experiences grief or disappointment? Whether they didn’t get what they wanted, or 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 emotions […]

Did you know your child can be also stressed just like any of us? During this session, we will explore different types of stresses children experience and how it affects their development, followed by a group discussion about strategies for developing resilient children. Register