These have been very stressful times for a lot of us, especially our kids. Now going back to school is just around the corner so how can we help our children to cope during these times of change? This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with practical and easy strategies for helping our children manage […]
Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This workshop will help participants learn about different parenting styles and how these different approaches fit for kids. Register
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
https://www.ywcalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Coffee-Break-March-8th-1280-×-720-px-1024x576.png In honor of International Women's Day, Mindfulicity will be hosting a special conversation on supporting women's mental health at work and within our communities with special guest Sue Tomney. As Chief Executive Officer of YW Calgary, Sue Tomney is responsible for the strategic leadership of more than 250 diverse team members who offer shelter, […]
Join YW Calgary and the Walrus on International Women’s Day for a virtual discussion on what a post-pandemic recovery looks like for women. From the passage of new childcare legislation to she-cession recovery plans and workforce changes, this event will celebrate political, economic, and social successes and delve into the work to be done. [...]
Our little ones (and teenagers) are always curious and we have some topics that are hard to talk about. This Parent Chat session will explore different strategies to talk about hard topics and ways we can support your child. This month we will focus on common topics of concern for parents of school-age children, including […]
Do you have questions about your child’s development? Are you concerned about whether they are meeting their milestones? Join us for a workshop with Kids Uncomplicated, an early intervention service, to learn more about developmental milestones, what to watch for, and where to find support if you have concerns about your child. Register
Need a great new way to engage your children for hours? Join us in building your own customized sensory bins which provides opportunities for children's imagination to run wild. Supplies will be provided and you can start expanding play at home Register
What is a consequence, and does it work for our children? Have you tried "time out" or "consequences" but weren't successful? In this session, we will explore different types of consequences that are age and developmentally appropriate, and we will explore when, where, and how, we can give consequences to our children. Register
As a parent we have all kinds of real and perceived expectations, some that we are able to meet and others that we can’t or won’t, which can bring us all kinds of parental guilt. In this parent chat, we are going to talk about those places where we feel guilt and learn strategies for […]
