Supporting Women’s Mental Health LinkedIn Live

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

https://www.ywcalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Coffee-Break-March-8th-1280-×-720-px-1024x576.png In honor of International Women's Day, Mindfulicity will be hosting a special conversation on supporting women's mental health at work and within our communities with special guest Sue Tomney. As Chief Executive Officer of YW Calgary, Sue Tomney is responsible for the strategic leadership of more than 250 diverse team members who offer shelter, […]

Free

The Walrus Leadership Forum: Fuelling the She-covery

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join YW Calgary and the Walrus on International Women’s Day for a virtual discussion on what a post-pandemic recovery looks like for women. From the passage of new childcare legislation to she-cession recovery plans and workforce changes, this event will celebrate political, economic, and social successes and delve into the work to be done.  It's […]

Parent Chat: Hard Conversations (parents of ages 0-17) Plus Playtime

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

Our little ones (and teenagers) are always curious and we have some topics that are hard to talk about. This Parent Chat session will explore different strategies to talk about hard topics and ways we can support your child. This month we will focus on common topics of concern for parents of school-age children, including […]

Is My Child’s Development on Track? (parents of ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Do you have questions about your child’s development? Are you concerned about whether they are meeting their milestones? Join us for a workshop with Kids Uncomplicated, an early intervention service, to learn more about developmental milestones, what to watch for, and where to find support if you have concerns about your child. Register

Building a Sensory Box (parents of ages 2-12)

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

Need a great new way to engage your children for hours? Join us in building your own customized sensory bins which provides opportunities for children's imagination to run wild. Supplies will be provided and you can start expanding play at home Register

Consequences: What Works? (parents of ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What is a consequence, and does it work for our children? Have you tried "time out" or "consequences" but weren't successful? In this session, we will explore different types of consequences that are age and developmentally appropriate, and we will explore when, where, and how, we can give consequences to our children. Register

Parent Chat: Parental Guilt (parents of ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As a parent we have all kinds of real and perceived expectations, some that we are able to meet and others that we can’t or won’t, which can bring us all kinds of parental guilt.  In this parent chat, we are going to talk about those places where we feel guilt and learn strategies for […]

International Women’s Day: Economic and Political Participation

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

https://www.ywcalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-1-1024x559.png Join Calgary Public Library and their community partners for the first in a series of three virtual events celebrating the diversity of HER voice. Each of the three virtual lunch events will feature a diverse group of women who are leading our city’s transformation in business, politics, education, climate action, and the environment. After […]

Free

Music and Movement (ages 18m to 6yrs)

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

We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories on different children’s rights. The focus is creative, emotional expression (children’s right to expression and play). Register

Understanding Challenging Behaviours (ages 0-12)

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

This workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behavior in little children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behavior and some different ways to respond. Register