The Alex Dental Health Bus is a fully functional mobile dental clinic. We are one of three mobile units at The Alex. We provide free dental care to low-income children and youth ages 0-24. Our bus services included oral health screenings and referrals, sealants, fluoride treatment and education. Treatment on the bus is at no […]
How do we promote active play? Invite your children to join you as we use materials from our home and learn how to move our bodies to stay active! Register
Did you know the internet is where teens first learn about intimate relationships? Since the era of the pandemic, the internet has been our tweens and teens’ primary communication portal. Join us with your tween and teens, as we learn about healthy relationships in teen dating and how we can keep each other safe in […]
Whether you have one child, or too many to count, it can be tough to engage with your child intentionally when it feels like there’s not enough time in your day. We want our kids to feel known, loved, and valued… but where do you even begin? This session will cover some basic tools for […]
Do you have a child who will be entering school for the first time this year, moving up to the next phase in school, or are you new to the city? Then this workshop is for you! We will explore all the different educational options in Calgary, and discuss things to consider when choosing a […]
https://www.ywcalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5-1024x559.png The Calgary Central Library and participating Calgary organizations invite you to join us on March 24, 2022, for a panel discussion with women, for women. Register today for our third and final virtual lunch hour event celebrating remarkable women and youth in our city. This session takes an equitable and gendered lens on current […]
Cannabis, what is it, and why are our teens and tween intrigued by it? We are collaborating with the YMCA of GTA's Youth Cannabis Awareness Program! We will learn how to engage in discussions with the children and young people about cannabis use and share resources available for the support of children, youth, and parents. […]
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
Pregnancy and childbirth can have a lasting effect on our pelvic floor, and we can be affected years after. Join us for an introductory session on pelvic floor dysfunction. Learn how to manage incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and low back pain related to your pelvic floor. This session will go through simple self-assessment and management […]
These have been very stressful times for a lot of us, especially as parents. In this session we will learn more about healthy and unhealthy coping strategies that we use when we are stressed, upset, scared, or feeling out of control Register
