Book Club: Connected Parenting (parents of ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Our discussion is based on the book, Connected Parenting: How to Raise a Great Kid by Jennifer Kolari.  Jennifer’s CALM method for responding to unwanted behavior will help parents connect with their child in any situation to reduce anxiety, de-escalate tantrums instantly and increase self-esteem. Insightful and empowering, Connected Parenting is filled with step-by-step advice and [...]

Mom Chat: Take Off Your Mom Hat! (parents of ages 0-17) Plus Playtime

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

Come join us for morning coffee time, with meaningful conversation and a safe place to be real with other moms. Whether you’re looking for peer support or needing practical tips you are more than welcome to join our community! This session will highlight a mother’s role but is not limited for those who do [...]

Welcome to LENA Start (parents of ages 0-4)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Join us for an information session as we introduce what LENA Start is and how we can increase children’s language development and so much more! Register

Preparing for Group Childcare (parents of ages 0-6)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Starting at a new group childcare setting is a huge adjustment for everyone in the family. Join us in a discussion of ideas to help with this transition, manage expectations and practical tips. This session builds on Choosing Group Childcare. Add event description here Register [...]

Parent Chat: Family Transitions (parents of ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Are you planning to have your second, third, or fourth child? Do you ever wonder how your child processes the transition of becoming a brother or sister? Come join us to explore, chat, discuss, and learn about different strategies for parents & caregivers to ease the transition of becoming an older sister or brother. [...]

Effective Parenting Group

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

YW Calgary's Effective Parenting Group is for parents/caregivers with children ages 5 and up who want to learn new skills and information about how to manage parent-child conflict and strengthen family relationships. Participants learn how to effectively manage strong emotions and challenging behaviour, incorporate positive discipline, build effective communication and improve problem solving. Free [...]

Music and Movement (ages 18m to 6yr)

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

Exploring Play (Plus Playtime) for ages 0-6

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

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 [...]

Bellies and Babies

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]

Building Your Teen’s Self-Esteem (parents of ages 14-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network 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 confidence in themselves and their abilities. Register