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 [...]
These have been very stressful times for a lot of us, especially for kids. In this session we will learn more about healthy and unhealthy coping strategies that we can teach our children to use when they are stressed, upset, scared, or feeling out of control. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) [...]
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 [...]
Our little ones (and teenagers) are always curious and we have some topics that are hard to talk about. This Parent Chat session will explore different strategies to talk about hard topics and ways we can support your child. This month we will focus on common topics of concern for parents of school-age children, [...]
Back to School season is right around the corner and that means we are back to packing lunches. Lunch-packing can be very stressful. Finding a fine balance of light, packable lunch that captures all the essential nutrients our little ones need! In this session, we will explore the basics of packing a healthy lunch [...]
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 [...]
This workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behavior in children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behavior and some different ways to respond. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
