Did you know that how much you talk with your child has a direct effect on their reading, writing, and communication skills in school and at home? Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the LENA Start program in fall 2021. Join us [...]
Join us 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 Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services [...]
Do you struggle with how to manage your child’s behaviour at times? Do you feel like you have tried everything and nothing is working? This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills to effectively guide and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new [...]
Join us for an interactive gathering at Pearce Estate Park for some distanced play and chat. Come for the whole time, or just for some. This casual meetup is a great way to get to know other families in our community! How to Register: Call 403.262.0497 or email us with your questions. [...]
This FREE workshop on toilet training will provide parents and caregivers with more information on potty learning, deciding when/if children are ready and helping children feel confident with using the potty. This is a Family Resource Network (FRN) 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 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 (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service [...]
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, labour and birth, breastfeeding / feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and [...]
Did you know you can build attachment with your baby with massage? Come join us for a session of baby massage led by Registered Massage Therapist, Mariana, who specializes in paediatric massage. We will explore different massage techniques to relax our children’s bodies and build strong attachment. Not to mention, when your child is [...]
Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join Family Access Services to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on children, describe how the changes can [...]
This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children's developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but prolonged and frequent stress and anxiety can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this workshop will learn strategies [...]
