Mindful Parents Series

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will practice […]

Early Experiences

Virtual- Strengthening Families

This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children is developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but when stress and anxiety is prolonged and frequent it can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this workshop […]

What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time

Virtual- Strengthening Families

This session is designed for parents who are involved in any supervised access parenting program. In this workshop we go over navigating our emotions about supervised parenting time, navigating our children's emotions, how missed parenting time affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for our time together. This workshop is suitable […]

Strides Forward

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join us to learn more about common challenges associated to co-parenting, the benefits of establishing a healthy co-parenting arrangement and different strategies and ideas for making co-parenting more manageable. This program is free of charge and open to parents […]

Haven Series: Talking to Children About Divorce

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

How we talk to children about divorce matters! Come learn how to approach the subject and how to talk to kids of all ages about it! This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. All participants will receive a certificate of completion for each workshop they participate in. Haven […]

Talking to Children About Divorce

Virtual- Strengthening Families

How we talk to children about divorce matters! Come learn how to approach the subject and how to talk to kids of all ages about it! This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. All participants will receive a certificate of completion for each workshop they participate in. Register […]

What is LENA Start? (ages 0-4)

Genesis Centre 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE #10, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. The YW Family Champions will be launching the next LENA Start program in fall 2023. 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

Free

Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-2)

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

Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register

Free

Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)

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

The first three years are a time of tremendous learning and brain development, and little ones learn primarily through their 5 senses. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of ways that parents can play with their infants and toddlers and engage their senses to promote attachment and build their brains. Register

Free

Tween & Me (ages 7 – 12)

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

My Tween and Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and their tweens with the knowledge, tools and support they need during the child’s transition to adolescence. Offered to parents/caregivers and their children aged 7 through 12, the program strengthens parent-child communication and supports parents in building a positive relationship with their tween. […]

Free