Choosing Group Childcare (ages 0-5)

Virtual FRN Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Starting your child in childcare can be hard for the whole family. In this session we will talk about childcare in Alberta. We will learn about different types of care, what to look for in quality care and how to prepare ourselves for the new start. Part one of two. Follow up is Preparing for […]

Free

Creating Consistency

Virtual- Strengthening Families

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 […]

Strides Forward

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join us 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. This program is free of charge and open to parents […]

What is Mindful Parenting?

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Mindful parenting has become a buzzword in the parenting community lately but what does it actually mean? Participants in this workshop will learn the benefits of mindfulness, how to practice it, and how to centre mindfulness in your parenting practices. Additionally, participants will learn skills to improve their mind-body connection and increase their ability to […]

Loose Parts Play (ages 0-6)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register

Free

Recognize and Respond

Virtual- Strengthening Families

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 respond to their children’s […]

What to Expect: Supervised Visits

YW Calgary Hub 1715 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

This session is designed for parents who are involved in any supervised access parenting program. In this workshop we go over navigating our emotions about supervised visits, navigating our children's emotions, how missed visits affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for the visits. This program is free of charge and […]

Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register

Free

Creating Consistency

Virtual- Strengthening Families

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 […]