Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the next LENA Start program in winter 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! [...]
Come join us for a virtual morning coffee time, with meaningful conversation and a safe place to be real with other moms. Whether you’re looking for peer support, or needing practical tips you are more than welcome to join our community! This session will highlight a mother’s role, but is not limited for those [...]
We are starting a new 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 [...]
This workshop will explore different definitions of physical literacy and what that looks like for young children. Facilitators will share information on how being active benefits children for their healthy development (including their brain development) as well as building strong foundations that will help them thrive and stay active for life! [...]
How does early literacy support later learning? Come learn with us about serve & return interactions during book reading that help to develop your child’s brain. Get tips on how, when, and where to read to your baby! Presented with Calgary Reads. Register
Learn how to use empathy and connecting words to build a strong attachment with your child. These skills truly are the life-long key of being emotionally healthy. The whole family will benefit! Register
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. [...]
Ever wonder what your pre-teens and teenagers are thinking? Are they going through ‘puberty’? This session will explore and debunk some common myths around teenagers and their behaviours. Register
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 a session on exploring different types and styles of learning and approaches to support your child's learning [...]
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
