Early Brain Development (parents of ages 0-6) Plus Playtime

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

Are you new to brain science and child development? Do you have a little one, and want to better understand their brain development? This session is for you. We will be covering three developmental stages: infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Come and learn about your child’s brain development during these crucial years and how you [...]

Coaching your Kids

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

Coaching Your Kids workshop is intended to help parents gain an understanding of the difference between validations versus invalidation. Parents will learn the effects of invalidation, how to help children recover from it and how it can be implemented into their daily routines using skillful behavior and a mindful approach. [...]

Mom Chat: Take Off Your Mom Hat! (Plus Playtime)

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

Come join us for morning coffee time, with meaningful conversation and a safe place to be real with other moms. Whether you’re looking for peer support or needing practical tips you are more than welcome to join our community! This session will highlight a mother’s role but is not limited for those who do [...]

Book Club: Connected Parenting

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Guided by the book, Connected Parenting: How to Raise a Great Kid by Jennifer Kolari. Jennifer’s CALM method for responding to unwanted behavior will help parents connect with their child in any situation to reduce anxiety, de-escalate tantrums instantly and increase self-esteem. Insightful and empowering, Connected Parenting is filled with step-by-step advice and examples from families [...]

Non-verbal Communication (ages 0-6)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Children who are not yet verbal still communicate in different ways. Join us to learn more about various means of non-verbal communication and how to communicate effectively with your pre-verbal or non-verbal child. Register

Resilience: Stressful Experiences and Child Development

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Bellies and Babies (prenatal to 3 months)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]

Kids Create (ages 2-6)

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

Join us in person as children explore different materials and learn new skills each week to spark their imagination and create something truly unique. Register