With the new school year taking off, are your teens a bit more anxious than usual? Whether it is their peer relationship or academics, anxiety is normal and our youths can be anxious. This workshop will support parents and caregivers in learning to help their children manage their anxiety. Register [...]
Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join us to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. In this session the Strengthening Families Facilitator will be joined by guest Legal Presenters and participants will have the opportunity […]
This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with more information on potty learning when/if children are ready and strategies for helping children feel confident with the potty. Register with us for our in-person workshops that offer Plus Playtime. Your child will have the opportunity to engage in various developmentally-appropriate play and learning activities with [...]
Conflict can have a profound impact on children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. In this workshop we will explore the impacts of family conflict on the developing brain, and how we, as important adults in a child’s life, can resolve family conflict in ways that help children learn appropriate conflict-resolution skills and build [...]
Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register
Conflict can have a profound impact on children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. In this workshop we will explore the impacts of family conflict on the developing brain, and how we, as important adults in a child’s life, can resolve family conflict in ways that help children learn appropriate conflict-resolution skills and build [...]
Are you supporting your child through a big change like separation, divorce or family restructuring? Family restructuring can be overwhelming and bring about a variety of challenges that require adjustment for both children and their caregivers. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. [...]
Join us for an afternoon of exploring books and the magical world at Calgary Reads Little Red Reading House in Inglewood. This session is now waitlisted. Register
The YW is supported by donations of soup every month from Calgary Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers.
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 [...]
