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

Join us for an hour of body movement and exploration. Your child will be given an opportunity to explore how they can move their body in new and challenging ways while having fun! Register

Rhymes, stories, and songs. Bring your little on, to come and sing along! Dance, move, get into the grove. Build your attachment in a fun, loving way. This class will make you and your baby’s day!! Register

Techniques for Navigating Stressful Times: This workshop focuses on equipping parents with mindfulness tools to navigate stressful situations like separation, divorce and family restructuring. Participants will learn about the benefits of mindfulness for mental, emotional, and physical well-being, practical strategies for mindful parenting, and techniques to teach mindfulness to their children. The workshop also explores [...]

Strategies and Supports for Effective Co-parenting: Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join Family Access Services to learn more about common challenges associated to co-parenting, the benefits of establishing a healthy co-parenting arrangement and different strategies and ideas for making co-parenting more manageable. Free Virtual [...]

Understanding and Supporting Children’s Needs: Separation, divorce and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participants will explore different strategies and skills to be able [...]

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 a [...]

Register Here Vision to Venture - Business Model Canvas Workshop Are you an entrepreneur with a passion for innovation? Join us for an exciting, hands-on 1-hour in-person session designed to ignite your creativity and transform your ideas into viable business concepts. In this interactive workshop, you'll dive into the Business Model Canvas, exploring its 9 [...]

This workshop helps participants develop strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries while parenting through separation, divorce, and family restructuring. It offers tools to recognize and address crossed boundaries, manage the stress of co-parenting with challenging dynamics, and prioritize children’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Free Virtual Email to Register: Strengtheningfamilies@ywcalgary.ca

Building Your Positive Behaviour Toolbox: 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 [...]

Talking to Children About Divorce: This workshop equips parents with tools and strategies to navigate conversations about separation and divorce with their children in an age-appropriate and honest manner. Participants will learn how to foster open communication, address children’s questions with clarity and sensitivity, and minimize the impact of toxic stress. The session also explores [...]