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2 events,
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
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
6 events,
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
5 events,
Strides Forward: Strategies and Supports for Effective Co-parenting
Strides Forward: Strategies and Supports for Effective Co-parenting
Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join us to learn more about common challenges associated to co-parenting, the benefits of establishing a healthy co-parenting arrangement and different strategies and ideas for making co-parenting more manageable. This program is free of charge and open to parents […]
Understanding Influences: Family Conflict and the Developing Brain
Understanding Influences: Family Conflict and the Developing Brain
Separation, divorce, and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will recognize positive conflict management skills to support their children through difficult times. This […]
5 events,
Parent Chat: Teaching Personal Boundaries and Consent (ages 0-17)
Parent Chat: Teaching Personal Boundaries and Consent (ages 0-17)
This workshop 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. Register
Early Experiences: The Influence of Stress on Children’s Development
Early Experiences: The Influence of Stress on Children’s Development
This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children is developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but when stress and anxiety is prolonged and frequent it can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this workshop […]
2 events,
Cooked Conversations for Teens ( ages 12-17)
Cooked Conversations for Teens ( ages 12-17)
An interactive session where you and your child/youth learn to prepare a healthy, affordable meal while participating in facilitator-led conversations around topics that impact our children and youth today and how we can best support them. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Register
2 events,
Recognize and Respond: Understanding and Supporting Children’s Needs
Recognize and Respond: Understanding and Supporting Children’s Needs
Separation, divorce and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will explore different strategies and skills to be able to respond to their children’s […]
0 events,
2 events,
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
4 events,
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
2 events,
Coffee and Play (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Play (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Play is a program that provides a safe and supportive environment where caregivers can bring their little ones to explore and engage in a variety of play activities, and come together with others to discuss their challenges, share their experiences, and learn from one another. During each session, participants will be provided with […]
Mental Health and Youth: Introduction (ages 12+)
Mental Health and Youth: Introduction (ages 12+)
This introductory session is aimed to provide caregivers with an overview of common issues which impact youth mental health. Caregivers will learn about common mental health issues amongst youth and learn about the signs and symptoms of illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and other behavioural disorders. Facilitators will discuss youth social […]
3 events,
Parent Chat: Infant Feeding Series with the Healthy Babies Network (ages 0-6months)
Parent Chat: Infant Feeding Series with the Healthy Babies Network (ages 0-6months)
Nutrition During the First Months and Getting Ready to Start Solids (ages 0-6 mos.): Questions about breast or formula feeding? What are the signs of readiness for solids? Register
0 events,
1 event,
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
This session is designed for parents who are involved in any supervised access parenting program. In this workshop we go over navigating our emotions about supervised parenting time, navigating our children's emotions, how missed parenting time affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for our time together. This workshop is suitable […]
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
3 events,
Mental Health and Youth: Creating Safety (ages 12+)
Mental Health and Youth: Creating Safety (ages 12+)
Providing an emotionally safe home environment for youth who are dealing with suicidal ideation and mental health concerns can be challenging for caregivers. This session provides caregivers with tools that can help create a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes emotional well-being and reduces the risk of suicide. Register
3 events,
Parent Chat: Infant Feeding Series with the Healthy Babies Network (ages 6-12 months)
Parent Chat: Infant Feeding Series with the Healthy Babies Network (ages 6-12 months)
Introducing Solids to your Baby (ages 6 – 12 mos.): What are the foods to offer first and what foods to avoid and why? Register
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
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
4 events,
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
Art Connection (ages 12 – 14)
Art Connection (ages 12 – 14)
This 8-session group is for our youth! An interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for your teen to work on while having facilitator-led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between you and your teen. All […]
3 events,
Coffee and Play (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Play (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Play is a program that provides a safe and supportive environment where caregivers can bring their little ones to explore and engage in a variety of play activities, and come together with others to discuss their challenges, share their experiences, and learn from one another. During each session, participants will be provided with […]
Mental Health and Youth: Suicide Safety Planning (ages 12+)
Mental Health and Youth: Suicide Safety Planning (ages 12+)
This workshop, for caregivers, discusses suicide safety planning for youth 12+. This is a program aimed at providing valuable information and skills to caregivers on how to effectively support young people who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Throughout the program, participants will learn about the warning signs of suicide and the risk […]
Soup Sisters
Soup Sisters
The YW is supported by donations of soup every month from Calgary Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers.
4 events,
Parent Chat: Infant Feeding Series with the Healthy Babies Network (ages 6 months +)
Parent Chat: Infant Feeding Series with the Healthy Babies Network (ages 6 months +)
Creating Healthy Eating Habits for a Lifetime (ages 6 mos. & up): 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? Register
Parent Chat: Navigating Post Partum (0-2yrs)
Parent Chat: Navigating Post Partum (0-2yrs)
Creating Healthy Eating Habits for a Lifetime (ages 6 mos. & up): 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? Register
0 events,
1 event,
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
This session is designed for parents who are involved in any supervised access parenting program. In this workshop we go over navigating our emotions about supervised parenting time, navigating our children's emotions, how missed parenting time affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for our time together. This workshop is suitable […]
0 events,
1 event,
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
4 events,
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
1 event,
Cooked Conversations (ages 12-14)
Cooked Conversations (ages 12-14)
Do you like food? Are you between the ages of 12 and 15? Do you want to come and build community while learning new skills? Then this is the session for you! Come and join us on the last Friday of the month to cook delicious treats and connect with your peers in a safe, […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
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
4 events,
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-4)
Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Parent Child Mother Goose (ages 0 – 2)
Singing, rhyming and story telling help build babies' brains. Come and enjoy and interactive session with your child. Register
2 events,
Coffee and Play (ages 0 –6)
Coffee and Play (ages 0 –6)
Coffee and Play is a program that provides a safe and supportive environment where caregivers can bring their little ones to explore and engage in a variety of play activities, and come together with others to discuss their challenges, share their experiences, and learn from one another. During each session, participants will be provided with […]
Women in Tech
Women in Tech
Join Careers In Technology and Innovation and YW Calgary for an engaging Women In Tech Panel where industry experts will discuss Navigating the Tech Landscape, emphasizing the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. This panel will be led by industry experts: - Song Ha, Software Developer - Mônica Alves Maciel, Tech Recruiter - Mai Khalil, Product Manager - Joanna […]
2 events,
Parent Chat: Managing Challenging Behaviours (ages 0-6)
Parent Chat: Managing Challenging Behaviours (ages 0-6)
Our child's behaviours are often a form of communication. This Parent Chat series will offer parents a safe space to discuss any challenging social or emotional behaviours that they may be experiencing at home with their child. Our facilitators will offer guidance and strategies on how to better manage and support some of these challenges. […]
Kids Create (Ages 18m-6)
Kids Create (Ages 18m-6)
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
0 events,
1 event,
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
This session is designed for parents who are involved in any supervised access parenting program. In this workshop we go over navigating our emotions about supervised parenting time, navigating our children's emotions, how missed parenting time affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for our time together. This workshop is suitable […]
0 events,
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