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
This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research, and we discuss strategies for developing resilient children. Register
Join us for an evening of community, honest conversation, and discussion about the reality of fatherhood in today’s world. How can fathers challenge social norms of parenting and grow in their ability to connect meaningfully with their children. This session will highlight a father’s role but is not limited for those who do not identify […]
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. For Sensory play, please […]
This workshop will provide parents with information about anxiety and children. Learn information about the difference between anxiety versus other uncomfortable emotions and how you can support your anxious child. Register
What does play look like for you? In this session, we will explore what it means to plan ‘purposeful play’ for our children, so we can incorporate learning into play! Register
