Self-care for Parents (Plus Playtime)

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

This workshop will support parents (and caregivers) in learning strategies to attend the different domains of their health and wellness. Register with us for our in-person workshops that offer Plus Playtime and your child will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of developmentally-appropriate play and learning activities with our facilitators while you [...]

Movement for Busy Bodies for 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

Preparing for Group Childcare

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Starting at a new group childcare setting is a huge adjustment for everyone in the family. Join us in a discussion of ideas to help with this transition, manage expectations and practical tips. This session builds on Choosing Group Childcare. Register

Thriving in the Teen Years (parents of ages 10-17)

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This closed group will provide parents and caregivers with information about how to understand and skillfully respond to the emotions and behaviors of adolescents in their care and allow for parents to receive support and validation from others as they navigate the adolescent years. This group includes a mandatory education day, as well as [...]

Loose Parts Play

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

Creating an Emotionally Safe and Enriching Environment

Virtual - Family Resource Network 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

Building Your Teen’s Self-Esteem

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The adolescent years are a time when self-esteem can fluctuate wildly. This workshop will explore what self-esteem is, what impacts self-esteem, and how we can help our teens have a healthy sense of self and have confidence in themselves and their abilities. Register

Distanced Playtime in the Park

Devonian Gardens CORE Shopping Centre, 333 7 Ave SW 4th floor, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us for an interactive gathering at Cliff Bungalow Park for some distanced play and chat. Come for the whole time, or just for some. This casual meetup is a great way to get to know other families in our community! Register

Story Time

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Busy Bodies (ages 0-6)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This workshop will explore different definitions of physical literacy and what that looks like for young children. Facilitators will share information on how being active benefits children for their healthy development (including their brain development) as well as building strong foundations that will help them thrive and stay active for life! [...]