Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! STEM curriculum has been booming in schools, but did you know we can teach STEAM to our little ones as well? This workshop will explore different ways to introduce STEAM to our children during the early years and how we can support cognitive development. Register
Thinking about how to feed your baby? YW Family Champions and Birth and Babies are collaborating! Attend this session to explore all the ways there are to feed a newborn and ask questions in a supportive environment. Deciding how to feed a new baby is a major decision that can be influenced by many different […]
Babies will babble, bop, and bounce while enjoying music, movement, and early literacy activities. This Kindermusik group provides multisensory activities designed to stimulate every area of baby’s development, facilitate bonding, and launch a lifelong love of music. This group has limited spots and is a 4-week program. Please make sure you can make all sessions […]
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
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
Whether you have one child, or too many to count, it can be tough to engage with your child intentionally when it feels like there’s not enough time in your day. We want our kids to feel known, loved, and valued… but where do you even begin? This session will cover some basic tools for […]
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 their […]
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
Join us as we discuss how to plan and prepare for holidays and travelling with kids over the summer break. Register
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
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
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 learn […]
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
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. Register
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 the […]
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
Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This workshop will help participants learn about parenting styles and how these different approaches fit for kids. Register
Join us for an interactive gathering and game at Rotary 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
The Brain Architecture Game is a tabletop game experience that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development – what promotes it, what derails it, with what consequences for society. Register with us for our in-person workshops that offer Plus Playtime and your child will have the opportunity to engage in […]
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 […]
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
Do you know where your child is going to school, what age they start, and what programs are available out there? Come join us for this session about preparing for school for this coming fall! Register
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 […]
Did you know the internet is where teens first learn about intimate relationships? This workshop will explore how we can keep our teens safe from the internet world and ways we can support our teens to engage in healthy relationships. Register
The ability to set healthy boundaries is a skill that adults and teens alike can benefit from. Healthy boundaries allow us to ask for what we need and set limits in a way that is respectful of ourselves and others in our life. This session will focus on identifying, strategizing, and practicing setting healthy boundaries. […]
This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research, and we will discuss strategies for developing resilient children. Register
How can you create fun summer memories? What is available in the city this summer to do? Do I want to put my kids in summer day camps? Let’s make this a summer to remember. Come join us to see what you can plan and do to make this a fun memorable summer! Register with […]
Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champions Program is launching the next LENA start program in the fall of 2022. 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
Join us in person as children explore different materials and learn new skills each week to spark their imagination and create something truly unique. Register
We all want to see our teenagers get through their adolescent years healthy and happy. In this session, we will talk about common mental health challenges in adolescence, how to recognize when your teen is struggling, and how to help your teen stay mentally healthy. Register
Join us for an evening of community, honest conversation, and discussion about the reality of fatherhood in today’s world. How can fathers challenge social norms of parenting and grow in their ability to connect meaningfully with their children? This session will highlight a father’s role but is not limited for those who do not identify […]
Community Fundraiser:
DEANE HOUSE PRESENTS THE SECOND ANNUAL ROSÉ AND CROQUET GARDEN PARTY
WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2022.
Join us for our in-person story and rhyme time. We will explore our favorite songs, rhymes and stories together and you can bring new ideas home with you. 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 […]
Meet us at the YW, and we will head out on a walk in the community. We will also do a fun scavenger hunt along the way. Register
What does play look like for you? In this session, we will explore that it means to plan ‘purposeful play’ for our children, so we can incorporate learning into play! 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 […]
What do you do when your child experiences grief or disappointment? Whether they didn’t get what they wanted or if they have 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 […]
Did you ever question why there is only one way to learn when you were in school? Did it work for you? Did you know there is more than one way of learning? Come join us for this 1- hour session on exploring different types and styles of learning and approaches to support your child’s […]
Join us this evening for some stories before bed. Feel free to wear your PJ’s and bring your blanket. Register
…and why is it important? Our discussion and exploration of attachment and theory will give you a better understanding of this important aspect of parenting for strong, healthy children. 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 […]
Meet us at Riley Park for a “schools out for summer” celebration. Feel free to bring a picnic or some snacks, and we will have lots of fun games and activities to do this evening Register
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories with a focus on creative, emotional expression. Register
This workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behaviour in little children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behaviour and some different ways to respond. Register
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