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Family Yoga: Grounding After a Busy Day (ages 10 – 17)
YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary- No events scheduled for July 28, 2023.
- No events scheduled for July 30, 2023.
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Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6) WAITLISTED
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6) WAITLISTED
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. This session is currently [...]
Art Connection (ages 15-17)
Art Connection (ages 15-17)
This 8 session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your [...]
Art Connection (ages 15-17)
Art Connection (ages 15-17)
This 8 session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your [...]
Tween & Me (ages 7 – 12)
Tween & Me (ages 7 – 12)
My Tween and Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and their tweens with the knowledge, tools and support they need during the child’s transition to adolescence. Offered to parents/caregivers and their children aged 7 through 12, the program strengthens parent-child communication and supports parents in building a positive relationship with their tween. [...]
Coffee and Play (ages 0 – 6)
Coffee and Play (ages 0 – 6)
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 [...]
Mindful Parents Series
Mindful Parents Series
Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will practice [...]
Strides Forward
Strides Forward
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 [...]
Art Connection (ages 15-17)
Art Connection (ages 15-17)
This 8 session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your [...]
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
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 parenting time, navigating our children's emotions, how missed parenting time affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for our time together. This workshop is suitable [...]
Family Yoga: Grounding After a Busy Day (ages 10 – 17)
Family Yoga: Grounding After a Busy Day (ages 10 – 17)
Grounding after a busy day. Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to help you and your kids ground and connect to release the stresses of your busy day. Namaste! Register
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
Talking to Children about Divorce
Talking to Children about Divorce
How we talk to children about divorce matters! Come learn how to approach the subject and how to talk to kids of all ages about it! This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. All participants will receive a certificate of completion for each workshop they participate in. Register [...]
Preparing for Group Childcare (ages 0-5)
Preparing for Group Childcare (ages 0-5)
Starting at a new group childcare setting is a huge adjustment for everyone in the family. Join us in a discussion of ideas to help with this transition, manage expectations and practical tips. This session builds on Choosing Group Childcare. Register
Art Connection (ages 15-17)
Art Connection (ages 15-17)
This 8 session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your [...]
Haven Series: Boundaries During Family Restructuring
Haven Series: Boundaries During Family Restructuring
Boundaries are tough! Especially when working with someone who you don’t see eye to eye with. This workshop talks about things that are within our control and outside of our control, and gives strategies to communicate our boundaries gently and effectively. This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. [...]
Starting Over Post-Divorce/Separation
Starting Over Post-Divorce/Separation
“They always took care of the bills and budget and whatnot. I don’t know how to do that!” “We always watched this TV show because they liked it. I’m not sure that I do though” Let’s talk about those things! How do you take care of yourself now? Who are you without them? How will [...]
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