Resilience: Exploring Childhood Experiences

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Are we born resilient? This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about adverse experiences and child development, followed by a group discussion about strategies for developing resilient children. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and […]

Free

Welcome to LENA Start!

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Did you know that how much you talk with your child has a direct effect on their reading, writing, and communication skills in school and at home? Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the LENA Start program in fall 2021. Join us as […]

Free

Busy Bodies

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This workshop will explore different definitions of physical literacy and what that looks like for young children. Facilitators will share information on how being active benefits children for their healthy development (including their brain development) as well as building strong foundations that will help them thrive and stay active for life. This is a FREE […]

Free

Empathy: What’s It All About? Back to School

YW Calgary Hub 1715 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

September is right around the corner and as we prepare for Back to School season, learn how to use empathy and connecting words to build a strong attachment with your child. These skills truly are the life-long key to being emotionally healthy. The whole family will benefit! This session is in-person at YW Hub. [...]

Free

Routines & Expectations for Back to School

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The upcoming school year can leave us all wishing summer wasn't so short. 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 […]

Free

Building your Teen’s Self-Esteem

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The adolescent years are a time when self-esteem can fluctuate wildly. This workshop will explore what self-esteem is, what impacts self-esteem, and how we can help our teens have a healthy sense of self and have confidence in themselves and their abilities. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a […]

School Pressures: Back to School

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

It’s been a tough school year for many students, changing and adapting to different learning methods as we shifted through the pandemic. As we finally return to school, our children are pressured more than ever with lots of uncertainties. This session will explore the most common factors of school pressure and how we can support […]

Free

Restful Routines: Back to School

YW Calgary Hub 1715 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

Restful sleep is important for good health.  This workshop will talk about building a sleep routine that works for your kids so that everybody can get a good night’s rest. Discussion will focus on establishing or re-establishing healthy sleep routines for the school year. This session is in-person. This is a FREE Family Resource Network […]

Free

Anxiety & Kids: Info for Parents: Back to School

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This workshop will provide parents with information about anxiety in children and youth with a focus on back to school anxiety.  Learn information about the difference between anxiety versus other uncomfortable emotions and how you can support your child with their emotions surrounding the return to school. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) […]

Free

Managing Parental Anxiety – Back to School

YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Sending your kids off to school for the first time, or back to school can be tough, and parents might experience as much anxiety around this transition as their children do. This workshop will define parental anxiety, discuss how it manifests in our lives, and share some strategies for managing our anxiety to allow us […]