We know play is children’s language, their learning method, their day-to-day life! But how do we do it?? In this session, parents and caregivers will explore different types of play and specific activities that they can try out with their little ones. We will explore how to change an activity idea into age-appropriate and developmentally […]
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 […]
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 confidence in themselves and their abilities. Register
Join Mindfulicity's expert Lana Bentley, MSW, for this insightful look at anxiety. Is this you? Did 2021 impact your mental health in a negative way? Can you recognize your body signaling to toxic levels of stress? Is it causing you anxiety? Is your anxiety causing you anxiety? Improve your mental health in 2022 by understanding […]
…and why is it important? Our discussion and exploration of attachment theory will give you a better understanding of this important aspect of parenting for strong, healthy children. Register
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of varieties of relationships? Join us for a discussion as we explore what makes healthy relationships with our teens. This session is for both parents and teens to join together. Register
Join us for an interactive, in-person session around S.T.E.A.M. activities! We will explore children's creativity by encouraging them to think critically, problem-solve, and indulge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Register
Join us! We will be using different coloured beads to symbolize various affirmation messages. Children will create and wear to remind them of positive affirmations. Register
How do we promote active play? Invite your children to join you as we use materials from our home and learn how to move our bodies to stay active! Register
Why is the topic of mental wellness and resilience in the workplace especially important for this month? Mindfulicity expert Lana Bentley will be joined by special guest Pauline Iheme to discuss the impact of discrimination to mental health. Pauline is a 2022 Fellow in the YWCA Canada Leadership Fellowship and a member of the [...]
