Resilience: Stressful Experiences and Child Development

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Did you know your child can be also stressed just like any of us? During this session, we will explore different types of stresses children experience and how it affects their development, followed by a group discussion about strategies for developing resilient children. Register

Family Activity: Creativity in the Snow

Riley Park 800 12 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us for an interactive gathering at Riley Park for some distanced play in the snow 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! Dress warm for some active outdoor play in the snow. [...]

Adventurous Play

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What is Adventurous Play? What does it look like? What does it mean? 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 [...]

Welcome to LENA Start

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the next LENA Start program in winter 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! [...]

Recurring

Krafty Kids

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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. Register

Book Club – Connected Parenting

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

We are starting a new 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 examples [...]

Mom Chat: Take Off Your Mom Hat!

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Come join us for a virtual 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 [...]

Finding Balance: Co-Parenting with Multi-Generations

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Do you have a big family? Are you caring for both your parents and children? Does your family have different parenting styles? Whether you have a small or big family, it can be hard to balance your parenting beliefs with others who also care for your child. This parent chat session will explore the [...]

Healthy Boundary Setting

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The ability to set healthy boundaries is a skill that adults and children 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 parent chat will focus on identifying, strategizing, and practicing setting [...]

Family Activity: Flora & Fauna

Devonian Gardens CORE Shopping Centre, 333 7 Ave SW 4th floor, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Escape the winter with us at the Devonian gardens as we learn and hunt the area for a vast array of plants and creatures. It is an indoor park, masking and proof of vaccination is required. Register