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 [...]
We all want to see our teenagers get through their adolescent years healthy and happy. In this session, we will talk about common mental health challenges in adolescence, how to recognize when your teen is struggling, and how to help your teen stay mentally healthy. Register [...]
Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champions Program is launching the next LENA start program in the fall of 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. [...]
This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research, and we will discuss strategies for developing resilient children. Register
The ability to set healthy boundaries is a skill that adults and teens alike can benefit from. Healthy boundaries allow us to ask for what we need and set limits in a way that is respectful of ourselves and others in our life. This session will focus on identifying, strategizing, and practicing setting healthy [...]
Did you know the internet is where teens first learn about intimate relationships? This workshop will explore how we can keep our teens safe from the internet world and ways we can support our teens to engage in healthy relationships. Register
Come join us for 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 who do [...]
Do you know where your child is going to school, what age they start, and what programs are available out there? Come join us for this session about preparing for school for this coming fall! Register
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 [...]
The Brain Architecture Game is a tabletop game experience that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development – what promotes it, what derails it, with what consequences for society. Register with us for our in-person workshops that offer Plus Playtime and your child will have the opportunity to engage [...]
