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, labour and birth, breastfeeding / feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early […]
Did you know you can build attachment with your baby with massage? Come join us for a session of baby massage led by Registered Massage Therapist, Mariana, who specializes in paediatric massage. We will explore different massage techniques to relax our children’s bodies and build strong attachment. Not to mention, when your child is relaxed, […]
Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join Family Access Services to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on children, describe how the changes can help […]
This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children's developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but prolonged and frequent stress and anxiety can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this workshop will learn strategies to […]
Family Champions Team is introducing our very first FAMILY day camp! We will be focusing on tips, strategies, ideas to have meaningful interactions with our children and opportunity for families to grow closer with activities inspired by modern brain science. We will be meeting every Wednesday morning for 5 weeks into August. This is a […]
School’s out! Keep your kids active and engaged this summer with these interactive sessions for school-aged kids. Sessions will alternate between age-appropriate craft or sensory activities, and physical activities designed to help you connect with your child. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based […]
July 24th is International Self-Care day! This workshop will support parents (and caregivers) in learning strategies to attend the different domains of their health and wellness. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families […]
This year has been stressful for many, but especially so for families who are experiencing separation and divorce. This workshop will examine the specific challenges that family restructuring can bring, and focus on self-care strategies for adults and children to enhance overall family well-being. Participants will learn strategies and develop tools to keep themselves and […]
School’s out! Keep your kids active and engaged this summer with these interactive sessions for school-aged kids. Sessions will alternate between age-appropriate craft or sensory activities, and physical activities designed to help you connect with your child. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based […]
This workshop will support parents (and caregivers) in learning strategies to attend the different domains of their health and wellness. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families with young children and teens. To […]
