Bellies and Babies

2022-01-12T14:12:10-07:00January 12th, 2022||

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 [...]

Exploring Play (Plus Playtime) for ages 0-6

2022-01-12T13:50:01-07:00January 12th, 2022||

We know play is children’s language, their learning method, their day-to-day life! But how do we do it?? In this session, parents and caregivers will explore different types of play and specific activities that they can try out with their little ones. We will explore how to change an activity idea into age-appropriate and [...]

Book Club: Connected Parenting (parents of ages 0-17)

2022-01-12T15:39:13-07:00January 12th, 2022||

Our discussion is based on 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 [...]