My Tween and Me is an 8-week, facilitated closed 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 […]
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 early […]
What are developmental domains and why do we talk about them so much? Join us as we explore developmental domains and what to look for and ways to support our children through their varying ages and unique developmental journey. Register
Did you know your child can be also stressed just like any of us? During this session, we will explore different types of stresses children experience and how it affects their development, followed by a group discussion about strategies for developing resilient children. Register
Join us on September 29th at 2:15 PM as we acknowledge Nation Truth and Reconciliation Day with stories shared by elder Randy Turning Robe. Randy is an elder and a drum keeper from the Siksika Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy. As a father and grandfather, Randy enjoys sharing Siksika knowledge and songs/prayers with the community […]
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
Parents will learn more about healthy and unhealthy coping strategies that teens use when they are stressed, upset, scared, or feeling out of control and give parents tools to help their child use healthy coping strategies. Register
YW'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. It focuses on how to effectively manage strong emotions, challenging behaviour, positive discipline, and how to build effective communication and improve problem solving. Weekly […]
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. Register
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
