Adventurous Play (ages 0-6) Plus Playtime

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

What is adventurous play? What does it look like? What does it mean? This workshop will explore definitions and types of adventurous play and what that looks like for young children. We will learn how risk- taking play can expand children’s healthy development as well as build strong foundations for exploring and learning about [...]

Empathy: What’s It All About? (ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Learn how to use empathy and connecting words to build a strong attachment with your child. These skills truly are the life-long key of being emotionally healthy. The whole family will benefit! Register

Anxiety and Kids (ages 0-6)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This workshop will provide parents with information about anxiety and children. Learn information about the difference between anxiety versus other uncomfortable emotions and how you can support your anxious child. Register

Krafty Kids (ages 2-6)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Looking for easy ways to stimulate children’s creativity? Join us for easy crafts using readily available materials and learn some ways to make the most of this time with your child. Register

Regulating Emotions thru our Senses (ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The ability to self-regulate is an important piece of emotional and social development. Did you know that the ability to self-regulate is closely tied to our sensory system? Join us to learn more about how our sensory system impacts our moods and behaviours, and how we can use sensory activities to help our children [...]

Sensory Play for Little Ones (ages 0-6)

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

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. [...]

Parent Chat: Family Transitions (ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Are you planning to have your second, third or fourth child? Do you ever wonder how your child processes the transition of becoming a brother or sister? Come join us to explore, chat, discuss, and learn about different strategies for parents and caregivers to ease the transition of becoming a big brother or sister. [...]

How to Support our Kids in Challenging Times (ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Come join us for this session with a Family Counselor on how to talk with children, and youth about big topics that may cause worry, anxiety, and stress from what is happening in the world right now. The topics are broad, and the answers are hard. Information is sometimes heard in the classroom, on [...]

Parent Chat: Practicing Self-Compassion (ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As parents we have lots of experience showing compassion to our children, but are we as compassionate with ourselves. Join us for this parent chat as we explore together how to practice self- compassion, as the key to our own well-being as parents. Register