This workshop, presented by YW’s Family Resource Network will support parents and caregivers in understanding how to support children through grief and disappointment. Whether something disappointing has happened, or they’ve lost a loved one, it can be hard to know how to help your child. This session will cover different levels of child development [...]
Do you have a tween or teen who is dating? Did you know the internet is where teens first learn about intimate relationships? This workshop will explore how we can keep our youth safe from the internet world and ways we can support our teens to engage in healthy relationships. [...]
Did you know nutrition and dental health are closely connected? We will explore a bit more on how different nutrients that we eat can help make our teeth stronger. We have a special guest speaker from the Alex and she will share how to keep your little one’s teeth healthy and strong with their [...]
Making Sleep Happen (ages 3m-3Y): Helping your little one sleep can feel like an uphill battle. Join us as we learn from Counting Sheep Sleep Coach, Jane Anderson. If you’re interested in learning about sleep training, routines, tips and how to make sleep happen, this session is for you. Register [...]
The first three years are a time of tremendous learning and brain development, and little ones learn primarily through their 5 senses. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of ways that parents can play with their infants and toddlers and engage their senses to promote attachment and build their brains. [...]
This workshop with provide parents and caregivers more information on potty learning, when/if children are ready, and strategies on helping children feel confident with using the potty. Register
How do we promote active play? Invite your children to join you as we use materials from our home and learn how to move our bodies to stay active! Register
For generations, children have used found objects to explore and expand their curiosity, imagination and creativity. In this digital age, come learn about how 'loose parts' can engage children in infinite play possibilities with materials already existing in our environments. Discover more about loose parts, how it can build children's development and how to [...]
This workshop will help parents and caregivers identify bullying behaviors, recognize the signs that their child is being bullied, and teach their children skills to stand up for themselves and others. This workshop will focus specifically on physical and verbal bullying and is geared to parents of preschool and elementary aged children. [...]
What is a consequence and does it work for our children? Have you tried "time out" or "consequences" but weren't successful? In this session, we will explore different types of consequences that are age and developmentally appropriate, and we will explore when, where, and how, we can give consequences to our children. [...]
