Amendments to Canada’s Divorce Act: 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 […]
Physical and Mental Well-being for Families during Separation and Divorce: 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 […]
This parent chat 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. Register
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 […]
Building Your Positive Behaviour Toolbox: 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 […]
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
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
The Influence of Stress on Children’s Development: This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children’s 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 […]
Join us for a story time with the Rainbow Road! The Rainbow Road offers an enriched Storytime program, incorporating readings of beautiful children's books with on-theme activities featuring movement, creativity, games, and more. Register
Family Conflict and the Developing Brain: 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 […]
