Conflict can have a profound impact on children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. In this workshop we will explore the impacts of family conflict on the developing brain, and how we, as important adults in a child’s life, can resolve family conflict in ways that help children learn appropriate conflict-resolution skills and build [...]
Are you supporting your child through a big change like separation, divorce or family restructuring? Family restructuring can be overwhelming and bring about a variety of challenges that require adjustment for both children and their caregivers. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. [...]
Join us for an afternoon of exploring books and the magical world at Calgary Reads Little Red Reading House in Inglewood. This session is now waitlisted. 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 [...]
Join us with the Calgary Fire Department to learn how to keep ourselves and our family safe in case of a fire. Topics covered will include Close Before You Doze, Smoke Alarm Awareness, Home Escape Plans and What to do In Case of Fire, and Calling 9-1-1. This session will give you the tools to teach [...]
Being ordered to have supervised parenting time with your child can bring up anxiety, but knowing what to expect and being able to prepare ahead can help us be more confident, present and comfortable. This workshop will provide an overview of what to expect during supervised parenting time, provide strategies to help make this [...]
Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join Family Access Services to learn more about common challenges associated to co-parenting, the benefits of establishing a healthy co-parenting arrangement and different strategies and ideas for making co-parenting more manageable. This program is free of charge and [...]
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, labour and birth, breastfeeding / feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early parenting. Register [...]
This workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behaviour in little children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behaviour and some different ways to respond Register
Calling all those who identify as dads and grandfathers! Are you looking to spend some 1:1 time with your little one and in need of a fun, interactive space? Join us for engaging activities to spend some quality time with your little ones. Register
