Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. The YW Family Champions will be launching the next LENA Start program in fall 2023. 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! Register
Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register [...]
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. [...]
My Tween and Me is a facilitated 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 their [...]
Boundaries are tough! Especially when working with someone who you don’t see eye to eye with. This workshop talks about things that are within our control and outside of our control, and gives strategies to communicate our boundaries gently and effectively. This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across [...]
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will [...]
“They always took care of the bills and budget and whatnot. I don’t know how to do that!” “We always watched this TV show because they liked it. I’m not sure that I do though” Let’s talk about those things! How do you take care of yourself now? Who are you without them? How [...]
Grounding after a busy day. Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to help you and your kids ground and connect to release the stresses of your busy day. Namaste! Register
This introductory session is aimed to provide caregivers with an overview of common issues which impact youth mental health. Caregivers will learn about common mental health issues amongst youth and learn about the signs and symptoms of illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and other behavioural disorders. Facilitators will discuss youth [...]
