Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This FREE workshop will help parents/ caregivers identity their own parenting style as well as the style of their co-parent/ caregiver and will help participants find ways to align those parenting styles in ways that benefit children. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a […]
This presentation by the Centre for Sexuality will provide knowledge and tools to help youth navigate the challenges of making healthy sexual decisions in today's world. Current issues in teens and sexuality will be discussed, as well as examining the research surrounding what youth want to know and how they want to learn it. Participants […]
New! Family Psycho-Education Groups with registration and Joining Sessions in October, Education Day November 7th, and follow up sessions through to early December. • Mental Wellness & Kids (ages 7+): This group will provide parents and caregivers with information about mental wellness and children. Each session will provide participants with information to better understand mental […]
Join us virtually as we read aloud to the children and learn about the benefits of this fun and easy activity. Different stories will be featured each week. This is a free event! This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention […]
This virtual workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behaviour in children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behaviour and some different ways to respond. This program is free! This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers […]
When our children are little, we are responsible for so many things for them, from getting them to and from school to managing their play dates. When they become teenagers, our parental role with them changes and they now look to us for guidance and support. This workshop will help parent to think about their […]
Restful sleep is important for good health. This virtual workshop will talk about building a sleep routine that works for your kids so that everybody can get a good night’s rest. This workshop is free! This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and […]
Looking for easy ways to stimulate children’s creativity? Join us virtually for easy crafts using readily available materials and learn some ways to make the most of this time with your child. This program is free! This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers […]
This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research and discusses strategies for developing resilient children. This workshop is free! This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families […]
Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This FREE workshop helps parents learn about different parenting styles and how these approaches will support their kids. This workshop has two parts. On this date, we will be covering part one. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of […]
A FREE program for parents to help their kids with stress and anxiety. This workshop will provide parents with information about anxiety and children. Learn information about the difference between anxiety versus other uncomfortable emotions and how you can support your child. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group […]
Children begin to understand gender from an early age. In this workshop, parents or caregivers will learn and discuss how gender, parenting styles, and expectations influence your child's social-emotional development. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services […]
Did you know that the internet is where teens first learn about intimate relationships? This workshop will explore how we can keep our teens safe from the risks in the internet world and ways we can support our teens to engage in healthy relationships. This is a free workshop brought to you by the YW […]
Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This FREE workshop will help parents/ caregivers identity their own parenting style as well as the style of their co-parent/ caregiver and will help participants find ways to align those parenting styles in ways that benefit children. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a […]
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 manage their stressors. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services […]
This free workshop will provide an overview of potential stressors for teens and allow room for discussion and learning about how we can support our teen to learn healthy ways of coping with big emotions and stressful situations. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers […]
What is Risky Play? What does it look like? This workshop will explore definitions and types of risky play and what that looks like for young children. We will learn how risk-taking play can expand children's healthy development as well as build strong foundations for exploring and learning about their world. This is a Family […]
Being a parent is hard and we just can never learn enough from others that have been parents, too. You are invited to our open discussion, inviting all parents and caregivers to chat about different topics related to parenting and child development. October topics include: Intentional Parenting Book Club - Chapter One: Whole Brain Child […]
Did you know that your child can be stressed just like any of us? During this session, we will explore different types of stresses that children experience and how it affects their development. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and […]
What is attachment and why is it important? Our discussion and exploration of attachment theory will give you a better understanding of this important aspect of parenting for strong, healthy children. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early […]
What does play look like for you? In this session, we will explore what it means to plan 'purposeful play' for our children, so we can incorporate learning into play. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention […]
This FREE virtual workshop will support parents (and caregivers) in learning strategies to attend the different domains of their health and wellness. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families with young children and […]
Whether you are new to being a dad or this is your second or third time, being a dad is hard and the world of parenting is so vast and often confusing. If you’re unsure which YW FRN workshop you’re interested in, join us to discuss them all! This workshop sampler will give you an […]
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of dating? Join us virtually for a discussion to guide parenting our teens. This workshop is free for parents. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering […]
How do we promote active play? Invite your children (ages 2-8) as we use materials from our homes and learn how to move our bodies to stay active! This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and […]
This workshop will define parental anxiety, discuss how it manifest in our lives, and share some strategies for managing our anxiety to allow us to be more present for our children. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early […]
How do we promote active play? Invite your children (ages 2-8) as we use materials from our homes and learn how to move our bodies to stay active! This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and […]
Halloween during a pandemic? Whether this is your child's very first or 15th Hallowe'en, it will be a little different than our past Hallowe'ens. Come join us as we explore different safety measures to safely enjoy Hallowe'en during our health crisis. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a […]
Is your child sensitive to food or do they not enjoy mealtime? It's hard to make sure that our children are getting all the nutrition they need. Special dieticians from the Healthy Families Network are joining us for this session to share their expertise and knowledge. This workshop will guide you on the key nutrition […]
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 tool box with strategies for dealing with those challenging child and adolescent moments. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is […]
This workshop will provide you with practical strategies for managing day to day stressors of balancing the many hats we wear as parents and caregivers. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families with […]
This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about youth and cyberbullying. Together we will discuss ways to talk to your child about cyberbullying and strategies for developing resilient online children. This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention […]
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