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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

Recurring

Sensory Play for Little Ones (ages 0-12)

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. Add event description here […]

Choosing Group Childcare (ages 0-6) Plus Playtime

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

Starting your child in childcare can be hard for the whole family. In this session we will talk about childcare in Alberta. We will learn about different types of care, what to look for in quality care and how to prepare ourselves for the new start. Part one of two. Follow up is Preparing for […]

Consequences: What Works (ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What is a consequence, and does it work for our children? Have you tried "time out" or "consequences" but weren't successful? In this session, we will explore different types of consequences that are age and developmentally appropriate, and we will explore when, where, and how, we can give consequences to our children. Register

Safety Talk (Plus Playtime)

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

Come join us for a session with a constable from the Calgary Police. We will be learning about safety within our homes and community and how we can work to keep our children safer. Register with us for our in-person workshops that offer Plus Playtime and your child will have the opportunity to engage in […]