Guided by the book, Connected Parenting: How to Raise a Great Kid by Jennifer Kolari. Jennifer’s CALM method for responding to unwanted behavior will help parents connect with their child in any situation to reduce anxiety, de-escalate tantrums instantly and increase self-esteem. Insightful and empowering, Connected Parenting is filled with step-by-step advice and examples from families [...]
YW Family Champions and Birth and Babies are collaborating! Please join us for a casual chat group where you can meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator and connect with other parents on the topics of pregnancy, labor and birth, breastfeeding / feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and [...]
This workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behavior in little children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behavior and some different ways to respond. Register
As a parent we have all kinds of real and perceived expectations, some that we are able to meet and others that we can’t or won’t, which can bring us all kinds of parental guilt. In this parent chat, we are going to talk about those places where we feel guilt and learn strategies [...]
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. [...]
Do you have questions about your child’s development? Are you concerned about whether they are meeting their milestones? Join us for a workshop with Kids Uncomplicated, an early intervention service, to learn more about developmental milestones, what to watch for, and where to find support if you have concerns about your child. [...]
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, [...]
Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This workshop will help participants learn about different parenting styles and how these different approaches fit for kids. Register
These have been very stressful times for a lot of us, especially our kids. Now going back to school is just around the corner so how can we help our children to cope during these times of change? This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with practical and easy strategies for helping our children [...]
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. [...]
