Stressful situations impact our bodies and brains daily. We go into survival mode when facing threats, but our body does not always return to a sense of safety. Learning how to complete the stress cycle is important to our health. Come learn with us ways to complete this cycle and reduce burnout. [...]
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
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! STEM curriculum has been booming in schools, but we can teach STEAM at home with our children too. This workshop will explore different ways to introduce STEAM to our children and how we can support cognitive development 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. [...]
Starting your child in childcare can be hard for the whole family. In this session we will talk about childcare in Alberta. We will learn about different types of care, what to look for in quality care and how to prepare ourselves for the new start. Part one of two. Follow up is Preparing [...]
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. [...]
Come join us for a session with a constable from the Calgary Police. We will be learning about safety within our homes and community and how we can work to keep our children safer. Register with us for our in-person workshops that offer Plus Playtime and your child will have the opportunity to engage [...]
This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about youth and cyberbullying. Together we will discuss ways to talk to your child about cyberbullying and strategies for developing resilient online children. Register
Join us for an exciting, hands-on presentation on Alberta wildlife and how to safely enjoy our natural environment with conservation biologist, Lisa Dahlseide. Register
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, [...]
