Children begin to understand gender from an early age. In this workshop, parents or caregivers will learn and discuss how gender, parenting styles, and expectations influence your child’s social and emotional development. Register
The ability to self-regulate is an important piece of emotional and social development. Did you know that our ability to self-regulate is closely tied to our sensory system? Join us to learn more about how our sensory system impacts our moods and behaviors, and how we can use sensory activities to help our children [...]
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of varieties of relationships? Join us for a discussion as we explore what makes healthy relationships with our teens. This session is for both parents and teens to join together. Register [...]
What do you do when your child experiences grief or disappointment? Whether they didn’t get what they wanted or if 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 [...]
Join representatives from the YWCA's of Banff, Calgary, and Edmonton alongside Lana Bentley as they celebrate each organization's accomplishments and discuss what it means to be celebrating International Women's Day this year in our province.
Join us as we read aloud to the children and learn about the benefits of this fun and easy activity. Different stories will be featured each week. Add event description here Register
Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join us to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. In this session the Strengthening Families Facilitator will be joined by guest Legal Presenters and participants will have the opportunity […]
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. [...]
These have been very stressful times for a lot of us, especially our kids. Now going back to school is just around the corner so how can we help our children to cope during these times of change? This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with practical and easy strategies for helping our children [...]
Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This workshop will help participants learn about different parenting styles and how these different approaches fit for kids. Register
