What do you do when your child experiences grief or disappointment? Whether they didn’t get what they wanted or if they’ve lost a loved one, it can be hard to know how to help your child. This session will cover different levels of child development and tools you can use to help them manage the […]
https://www.ywcalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Event-Featured-Images-ongoing-file-1-1024x559.png Join representatives from the YWCA's of Banff, Calgary, and Edmonton alongside Lana Bentley as they celebrate each organization's accomplishments and discuss what it means to be celebrating International Women's Day this year in our province.
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. Add event description here 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 […]
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
These have been very stressful times for a lot of us, especially our kids. Now going back to school is just around the corner so how can we help our children to cope during these times of change? This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with practical and easy strategies for helping our children manage […]
Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This workshop will help participants learn about different parenting styles and how these different approaches fit for kids. 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
https://www.ywcalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Coffee-Break-March-8th-1280-×-720-px-1024x576.png In honor of International Women's Day, Mindfulicity will be hosting a special conversation on supporting women's mental health at work and within our communities with special guest Sue Tomney. As Chief Executive Officer of YW Calgary, Sue Tomney is responsible for the strategic leadership of more than 250 diverse team members who offer shelter, […]
Join YW Calgary and the Walrus on International Women’s Day for a virtual discussion on what a post-pandemic recovery looks like for women. From the passage of new childcare legislation to she-cession recovery plans and workforce changes, this event will celebrate political, economic, and social successes and delve into the work to be done. It's […]
