Resilience: Exploring Childhood Experiences

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Are we born resilient? This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about adverse experiences and child development, followed by a group discussion about strategies for developing resilient children. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services [...]

Free

Story Time

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us as we read aloud to the children and learn about the benefits of this fun and easy activity. Different stories will be featured each week. This is a FREE workshop for parents and children ages 0-6 as part of the Family Resource Network, Family Champions program. To Register Call 403.262.0497 or email us with [...]

Welcome to LENA Start!

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]

Free

Busy Bodies

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Empathy: What’s It All About? Back to School

YW Calgary Hub 1715 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

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. [...]

Free

Routines & Expectations for Back to School

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]

Free

What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time Explained

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]

Financial Literacy Workshop: Credit

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]

Building your Teen’s Self-Esteem

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]

Family Picnic in the Park

Pearce Estate Park 1440 17a St SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]

Free