Parent Chat: Children’s Grief and Disappointment (ages 0-8) 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 have 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 […]

Learning Styles 101 (ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Did you ever question why there is only one way to learn when you were in school? Did it work for you? Did you know there is more than one way of learning? Come join us for this 1- hour session on exploring different types and styles of learning and approaches to support your child’s […]

Understanding Challenging Behaviours (ages 0-12)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behaviour in little children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behaviour and some different ways to respond. Register

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

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

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