Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-2)
YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, CalgaryFamily Yoga: Grounding After a Busy Day (ages 10 – 17)
YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, CalgaryMental Health and Youth: Introduction (ages 12+)
YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary- No events scheduled for August 18, 2023.
- No events scheduled for August 20, 2023.
Week of Events
What is LENA Start? (ages 0-4)
What is LENA Start? (ages 0-4)
Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. The YW Family Champions will be launching the next LENA Start program in fall 2023. 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
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-2)
Family Yoga: Starting the day off Right (ages 0-2)
Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to learn about poses that will help your baby with digestion and sleep. This is an opportunity to connect and create a strong healthy bond with your baby while enjoying a gentle stretch for yourself. Namaste! Register
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
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
Tween & Me (ages 7 – 12)
Tween & Me (ages 7 – 12)
My Tween and Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and their tweens with the knowledge, tools and support they need during the child’s transition to adolescence. Offered to parents/caregivers and their children aged 7 through 12, the program strengthens parent-child communication and supports parents in building a positive relationship with their tween. […]
Boundaries During Family Restructuring
Boundaries During Family Restructuring
Boundaries are tough! Especially when working with someone who you don’t see eye to eye with. This workshop talks about things that are within our control and outside of our control, and gives strategies to communicate our boundaries gently and effectively. This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. […]
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
Mindful Parents Series
Mindful Parents Series
Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will practice […]
Starting Over Post-Divorce/Separation
Starting Over Post-Divorce/Separation
“They always took care of the bills and budget and whatnot. I don’t know how to do that!” “We always watched this TV show because they liked it. I’m not sure that I do though” Let’s talk about those things! How do you take care of yourself now? Who are you without them? How will […]
Family Yoga: Grounding After a Busy Day (ages 10 – 17)
Family Yoga: Grounding After a Busy Day (ages 10 – 17)
Grounding after a busy day. Come join us in a gentle yoga practice to help you and your kids ground and connect to release the stresses of your busy day. Namaste! Register
Mental Health and Youth: Introduction (ages 12+)
Mental Health and Youth: Introduction (ages 12+)
This introductory session is aimed to provide caregivers with an overview of common issues which impact youth mental health. Caregivers will learn about common mental health issues amongst youth and learn about the signs and symptoms of illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and other behavioural disorders. Facilitators will discuss youth social […]
Soup Sisters
Soup Sisters
The YW is supported by donations of soup every month from Calgary Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers.
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)
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
Coffee and Play (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Play (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Play is a program that provides a safe and supportive environment where caregivers can bring their little ones to explore and engage in a variety of play activities, and come together with others to discuss their challenges, share their experiences, and learn from one another. During each session, participants will be provided with […]
Creating Consistency
Creating Consistency
This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills too positively, effectively guide, and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new and innovative strategies for positive behaviour guidance and understand the impact of separation, divorce and other family conflict has on children’s development, and will […]
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time
This session is designed for parents who are involved in any supervised access parenting program. In this workshop we go over navigating our emotions about supervised parenting time, navigating our children's emotions, how missed parenting time affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for our time together. This workshop is suitable […]
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