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Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
Free
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Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right
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! In this session, a guest facilitator will lead families into a state […]
Free
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Bring’n the Sing’n (ages 0-6)
Bring’n the Sing’n (ages 0-6)
Rhymes, stories, and songs. Bring your little on, to come and sing along! Dance, move, get into the grove. Build your attachment in a fun, loving way. This class will make you and your baby’s day!! Register
Free
1 event,
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Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with Counsellor – Understanding Empathy (ages 0-17)
Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with Counsellor – Understanding Empathy (ages 0-17)
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 […]
Free
1 event,
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Sensory Play for Little Ones – Halloween Theme (Ages 0-6)
Sensory Play for Little Ones – Halloween Theme (Ages 0-6)
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
Free
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
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Parent Chat: Managing Transitions Plus Child Minding
Parent Chat: Managing Transitions Plus Child Minding
Discover the strategies to managing transitions as a family in our engaging presentation! Learn practical strategies, gain valuable insights, and strengthen family bonds as we embrace transitions together. Register
Free
2 events,
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Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
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! In this session, a guest facilitator will lead families into a state […]
Free
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Bring’n the Sing’n (ages 0-6)
Bring’n the Sing’n (ages 0-6)
Rhymes, stories, and songs. Bring your little on, to come and sing along! Dance, move, get into the grove. Build your attachment in a fun, loving way. This class will make you and your baby’s day!! Register
Free
2 events,
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Early Experiences Workshop
Early Experiences Workshop
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 […]
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Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with Nutritionist (ages 0-17)
Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with Nutritionist (ages 0-17)
Our session with the Kindred Dietitian will provide a supportive environment for families to raise questions and participate in meaningful discussions about nutrition, fostering a sense of community while empowering parents and caregivers with knowledge and practical advice for healthier eating habits. Register
Free
2 events,
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Taking Care Workshop
Taking Care Workshop
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 […]
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Early Experiences Workshop
Early Experiences Workshop
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 […]
1 event,
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Family Connection – Movie Adventures (ages 7 – 10)
Family Connection – Movie Adventures (ages 7 – 10)
Join our family connection workshop for a delightful blend of cooking, movies and board games. Discover the joy of preparing delicious meals together, enjoy captivating films that spark meaningful conversations and engage in a variety of exciting board games. Strengthen the family bonds and create lasting memories in this immersive and fun-filled experience. Register
Free
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
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Taking Care Workshop
Taking Care Workshop
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 […]
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Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
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! In this session, a guest facilitator will lead families into a state […]
Free
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Early Experiences Workshop
Early Experiences Workshop
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 […]
3 events,
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Early Experiences Workshop
Early Experiences Workshop
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 […]
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Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with Little Red Reading House (ages 0-17)
Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with Little Red Reading House (ages 0-17)
This session will feature a specialist who will share tips for setting up a comfortable reading corner at home and discuss how reading can significantly boost language development. It will also conclude with an engaging storytelling time, perfect for sparking a love of books in children. Register
Free
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Constructing Consistency Workshop
Constructing Consistency Workshop
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 […]
3 events,
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Strides Forward Workshop
Strides Forward Workshop
Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join Family Access Services 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. Free Virtual Email to register: Strengtheningfamilies@ywcalgary.ca
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Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
Free
-
Taking Care Workshop
Taking Care Workshop
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 […]
1 event,
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Early Experiences Workshop
Early Experiences Workshop
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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
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Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
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
Free
4 events,
-
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
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! In this session, a guest facilitator will lead families into a state […]
Free
-
Bring’n the Sing’n (ages 0-6)
Bring’n the Sing’n (ages 0-6)
Rhymes, stories, and songs. Bring your little on, to come and sing along! Dance, move, get into the grove. Build your attachment in a fun, loving way. This class will make you and your baby’s day!! Register
Free
-
Strides Forward Workshop
Strides Forward Workshop
Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join Family Access Services 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. Free Virtual Email to register: strengtheningfamilies@ywcalgary.ca
3 events,
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Canada’s Divorce Act Workshop
Canada’s Divorce Act Workshop
Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join YW’s Family Access Services team to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on children, describe how the changes […]
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Understanding Influences Workshop
Understanding Influences Workshop
Conflict can have a profound impact on children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. In this workshop we will explore the impacts of family conflict on the developing brain, and how we, as important adults in a child’s life, can resolve family conflict in ways that help children learn appropriate conflict-resolution skills and build resiliency. […]
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Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with AHS Community Services–Postpartum (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with AHS Community Services–Postpartum (ages 0 – 17)
Join us for an open discussion about postpartum experiences, led by a social worker from AHS who will guide the conversation around the emotional, physical, and mental challenges that new parents often face. This supportive environment encourages sharing and learning from each other's journeys. Register
Free
2 events,
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Constructing Consistency Workshop
Constructing Consistency Workshop
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 […]
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Recognize and Respond Workshop
Recognize and Respond Workshop
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 more effectively respond to […]
2 events,
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Understanding Influences Workshop
Understanding Influences Workshop
This year has been stressful for many, but especially so for families who are experiencing separation and divorce. Come join YW’s Family Access Services team to 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. […]
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Family Connection – Cooking with Kiddos (ages 7 – 10)
Family Connection – Cooking with Kiddos (ages 7 – 10)
Join our family connection workshop for a delightful blend of cooking, movies and board games. Discover the joy of preparing delicious meals together, enjoy captivating films that spark meaningful conversations and engage in a variety of exciting board games. Strengthen the family bonds and create lasting memories in this immersive and fun-filled experience. Register
Free
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
-
Parent Chat: Managing Transitions Plus Child Minding
Parent Chat: Managing Transitions Plus Child Minding
Discover the strategies to managing transitions as a family in our engaging presentation! Learn practical strategies, gain valuable insights, and strengthen family bonds as we embrace transitions together. Register
Free
4 events,
-
Understanding Influences Workshop
Understanding Influences Workshop
Conflict can have a profound impact on children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. In this workshop we will explore the impacts of family conflict on the developing brain, and how we, as important adults in a child’s life, can resolve family conflict in ways that help children learn appropriate conflict-resolution skills and build resiliency. […]
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Indoor Obstacle Course and Play (ages 2-6)
Indoor Obstacle Course and Play (ages 2-6)
Join us for an hour of body movement and exploration. Your child will be given an opportunity to explore how they can move their body in new and challenging ways while having fun! Register
Free
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Taking Care Workshop
Taking Care Workshop
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 […]
3 events,
-
Recognize and Respond Workshop
Recognize and Respond Workshop
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 more effectively respond to […]
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Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with Counsellor—Name it to Tame it (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Playtime Collaboration with Counsellor—Name it to Tame it (ages 0 – 17)
Our collaboration with our counselor centers around the "Name It to Tame It" process, which helps families identify and manage their emotions more effectively. In this group session, integrated with our Coffee and Playtime program, parents will work closely with the counselor to explore their feelings, empowering them to navigate emotional challenges with greater clarity […]
Free
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Early Experiences Workshop
Early Experiences Workshop
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 […]
3 events,
-
Strides Forward Workshop
Strides Forward Workshop
Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join Family Access Services 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. Free Virtual Email to register: Strengtheningfamilies@ywcalgary.ca
-
Canada’s Divorce Act Workshop
Canada’s Divorce Act Workshop
Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join YW’s Family Access Services team to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on children, describe how the changes […]
-
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
Free
1 event,
-
Constructing Consistency Workshop
Constructing Consistency Workshop
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 […]
0 events,
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