Did you know that how much you talk with your child has a direct effect on their reading, writing, and communication skills in school and at home? Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the LENA Start program in fall 2021. Join us as […]
This workshop will explore different definitions of physical literacy and what that looks like for young children. Facilitators will share information on how being active benefits children for their healthy development (including their brain development) as well as building strong foundations that will help them thrive and stay active for life. This is a FREE […]
September is right around the corner and as we prepare for Back to School season, learn how to use empathy and connecting words to build a strong attachment with your child. These skills truly are the life-long key to being emotionally healthy. The whole family will benefit! This session is in-person at YW Hub. This […]
The upcoming school year can leave us all wishing summer wasn't so short. Planning ahead and being proactive with our routines can help you, your child and your family thrive in any season. This session will provide caregivers with a framework of understanding the importance of routines and expectations, how to implement them and how […]
Being ordered to have supervised parenting time with your child can bring up anxiety, but knowing what to expect and being able to prepare ahead can help us be more confident, present and comfortable. This workshop will provide an overview of what to expect during supervised parenting time, provide strategies to help make this time […]
Part of YW's Financial Literacy Workshop series, the Credit session outlines how credit works: its advantages and disadvantages, including the emotional and financial impact of debt. Participants will be taught strategies for building and re-building their credit, how to apply for credit, and how to read a credit report and score. 2 hours Free to […]
The adolescent years are a time when self-esteem can fluctuate wildly. This workshop will explore what self-esteem is, what impacts self-esteem, and how we can help our teens have a healthy sense of self and have confidence in themselves and their abilities. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a […]
Join us at Pearce Estates Park as we wrap up our Family Day Camps, for lunch, playtime, and a chance to get to know other families. All families are welcome, whether you attended the Family Day Camps or not. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of […]
YW Family Champions and Birth and Babies are collaborating! Please join us for a casual chat group where you can meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator and connect with other parents on the topics of: pregnancy labour and birth breastfeeding feeding your baby infant sleep newborn care transition to parenthood early parenting This […]
It’s been a tough school year for many students, changing and adapting to different learning methods as we shifted through the pandemic. As we finally return to school, our children are pressured more than ever with lots of uncertainties. This session will explore the most common factors of school pressure and how we can support […]
