Resilience and Stress in Children (Plus Playtime)

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

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 with us for our in-person workshops that offer Plus Playtime and […]

Aligning Parenting Styles

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This workshop will help parents/caregivers identity their own parenting style as well as the style of their co-parent/ caregiver and will help participants find ways to align those parenting styles in ways that benefit children. Register

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Loose Parts Play (ages 0-12)

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

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

Surviving Motherhood Together (Plus Playtime)

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

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 […]

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Tuned In Level 2 (ages 12m -24m)

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

Touch on all domains of learning. The “active ingredient”—our music—makes all experiences joyful, appealing, and “sticky.” Instructive visuals and stories supplement the learning. This group has limited spots and is a 4-week program. Please make sure you can make all sessions before registering. Register

Bellies and Babies (prenatal – 3m)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 […]

What is LENA Start (ages 0-4)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the next LENA Start program in fall 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

Building Your Parental Toolbox

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Being a parent requires us to have many skills and abilities that we did not even know we needed! Join us to learn about how to fill your parental toolbox with strategies for dealing with those challenging child and adolescent moments. Register

Completing the Stress Cycle

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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. Register

Integrating STEAM at Home (ages 6-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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