Looking to fill the time on your PD Day? Get outside and beat the cold with a winter scavenger hunt at Pearce Estates Park. What can we find hiding in the snow? Register
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
Curl up with your child and enjoy some bonding time during our special Bedtime edition of Story Time. 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. Register
It’s been a tough school year for many students, changing and adapting to different learning methods as we shifted through the pandemic. As we finally return to school, our children are pressured more than ever with lots of uncertainties. This session will explore the most common factors of school pressure and how we can support […]
Ever wonder what your teenager is thinking? Or why they are behaving in such a way? Come join us to learn about teenage brain development and investigate together! Register
What to do about food refusal? How do I know that my child is eating enough? What is the Feeding Relationship and how to use this to cope with mealtime struggles and create positive mealtimes? Join us to learn more. Register
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
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. Register
Are you an anxious parent? Do you find yourself worrying about getting it right or doing the wrong thing? Join us as we learn more about why we create these expectations over ourselves and how to grow in emotional and mental well-being Register
Whether your child is just starting preschool, or finishing up high school, we all want our children to thrive in school, and we hate to see them struggle. In this session, we will talk about working with your child’s teacher, navigating IPP’s and ensuring your child gets the support they need, as well as discuss […]
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This Parent Chat will support parents and caregivers in understanding consent and how to help children build and practice expressing consent. This extends to supporting and practicing children’s right to knowledge, privacy, and safety at young age. Add event description here Register
Our discussion is based on the book, Connected Parenting: How to Raise a Great Kid by Jennifer Kolari. Jennifer’s CALM method for responding to unwanted behavior will help parents connect with their child in any situation to reduce anxiety, de-escalate tantrums instantly and increase self-esteem. Insightful and empowering, Connected Parenting is filled with step-by-step advice and examples […]
Come join us for morning coffee time, with meaningful conversation and a safe place to be real with other moms. Whether you’re looking for peer support or needing practical tips you are more than welcome to join our community! This session will highlight a mother’s role but is not limited for those who do not […]
Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. 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
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. Add event description here Register
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 & caregivers to ease the transition of becoming an older sister or brother. Register
YW Calgary's Effective Parenting Group is for parents/caregivers with children ages 5 and up who want to learn new skills and information about how to manage parent-child conflict and strengthen family relationships. Participants learn how to effectively manage strong emotions and challenging behaviour, incorporate positive discipline, build effective communication and improve problem solving. Free Weekly […]
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories on different children’s rights. The focus is creative, emotional expression (children’s right to expression and play). Register
We know play is children’s language, their learning method, their day-to-day life! But how do we do it?? In this session, parents and caregivers will explore different types of play and specific activities that they can try out with their little ones. We will explore how to change an activity idea into age-appropriate and developmentally […]
YW Family Champions and Birth and Babies are collaborating! Please join us for a casual chat group where you can meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator and connect with other parents on the topics of pregnancy, labor and birth, breastfeeding / feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early […]
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 confidence in themselves and their abilities. Register
Join Mindfulicity's expert Lana Bentley, MSW, for this insightful look at anxiety. Is this you? Did 2021 impact your mental health in a negative way? Can you recognize your body signaling to toxic levels of stress? Is it causing you anxiety? Is your anxiety causing you anxiety? Improve your mental health in 2022 by understanding […]
…and why is it important? Our discussion and exploration of attachment theory will give you a better understanding of this important aspect of parenting for strong, healthy children. Register
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of varieties of relationships? Join us for a discussion as we explore what makes healthy relationships with our teens. This session is for both parents and teens to join together. Register
Join us for an interactive, in-person session around S.T.E.A.M. activities! We will explore children's creativity by encouraging them to think critically, problem-solve, and indulge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Register
Join us! We will be using different coloured beads to symbolize various affirmation messages. Children will create and wear to remind them of positive affirmations. 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
Why is the topic of mental wellness and resilience in the workplace especially important for this month? Mindfulicity expert Lana Bentley will be joined by special guest Pauline Iheme to discuss the impact of discrimination to mental health. Pauline is a 2022 Fellow in the YWCA Canada Leadership Fellowship and a member of the Equity, […]
Are you new to brain science and child development? Do you have a little one, and want to better understand their brain development? This session is for you. We will be covering three developmental stages: infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Come and learn about your child’s brain development during these crucial years and how you help […]
Did you know your child can be also stressed just like any of us? During this session, we will explore different types of stresses children experience and how it affects their development, followed by a group discussion about strategies for developing resilient children. Register Add event description here Register
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
Peer relationships are one of the hardest things for children and parents. In this parent chat we will talk about ways that we can help our children learn and understand what makes a healthy peer relationship, gain skills to talk to our children about their peer relationships and strategize with each other how to help […]
Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended material that have unlimited possibilities. And then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register
Planning ahead and being proactive with our routines can help you, your child and your family thrive in any season. This session will provide caregivers with a framework of understanding the importance of routines and expectations, how to implement them and how to use them to grow more connected with your child. Register
Join us for an interactive gathering at East Village Park for some distanced play and chat. Come for the whole time, or just for some. This causal meetup is a great way to get to know other families in our community! Register
Join us for guided conversation about communication styles and what it means to both be assertive and teaching your children to be assertive too! Register
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
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
Children begin to understand gender from an early age. In this workshop, parents or caregivers will learn and discuss how gender, parenting styles, and expectations influence your child’s social and emotional development. Register
The ability to self-regulate is an important piece of emotional and social development. Did you know that our 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 behaviors, and how we can use sensory activities to help our children learn […]
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of varieties of relationships? Join us for a discussion as we explore what makes healthy relationships with our teens. This session is for both parents and teens to join together. Register
What do you do when your child experiences grief or disappointment? Whether they didn’t get what they wanted or if they’ve lost a loved one, it can be hard to know how to help your child. This session will cover different levels of child development and tools you can use to help them manage the […]
https://www.ywcalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Event-Featured-Images-ongoing-file-1-1024x559.png Join representatives from the YWCA's of Banff, Calgary, and Edmonton alongside Lana Bentley as they celebrate each organization's accomplishments and discuss what it means to be celebrating International Women's Day this year in our province.
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. Add event description here Register
Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join us to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. In this session the Strengthening Families Facilitator will be joined by guest Legal Presenters and participants will have the opportunity […]
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. Register
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 […]
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