Loose Parts Play (ages 0-6)

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 material that have unlimited possibilities. And then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register

Routines & Expectations (parents of ages 5-13)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Empathy: What is it All About (parents of ages 0-17) Plus Playtime

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

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

Parent Chat: Parenting in a Gendered World (parents of ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Regulating Emotions Through Our Senses (parents of ages 2-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 […]

Healthy Boundaries for Teens (parents of ages 12-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Children’s Grief and Disappointment (parents of ages 0-17) Plus Playtime

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

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 […]

Sensory Play for Little Ones ( for ages 0-6)

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

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

Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids (parents of ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 […]