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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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, labor and birth, breastfeeding / feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early […]
