Loose Parts Play (ages 0-12)

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

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

Healthy Relationships for Teens

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of dating? Join us for a discussion to guide parenting our teens. Register

Children’s Grief & Disappointment

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]

Practicing Self-Compassion (Plus Playtime)

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

As parents we have lots of experiencing showing compassion to our children, but are we as compassionate with ourselves? Join us for this parent chat as we explore together how to practice self-compassion, as a skill key to our own well-being as parents. Register with us for our in-person workshops that offer Plus Playtime [...]

What is LENA Start? (ages 0-4)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the next LENA Start program in fall 2022. 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! [...]

Movement for Busy Bodies (ages 2-6)

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

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

Emotionally Safe and Enriching Environments

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

This workshop will explore a variety of ways to create and foster an emotionally safe environment for families and support parents and caregivers to feel empowered to teach our little ones their entitled rights to a safe environment. Register

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. [...]

Co-Parenting with Multi-Generations

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

Do you have a big family? Are you caring for both your parents and children? Does your family have different parenting styles? Whether you have a small or big family, it can be hard to balance your parenting beliefs with others who also care for your child. This parent chat session will explore the [...]

Choosing Group Childcare (ages 0-6)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Starting your child in childcare can be hard for the whole family. In this session we will talk about childcare in Alberta. We will learn about different types of care, what to look for in quality care and how to prepare ourselves for the new start. Part one of two. Follow up is Preparing [...]