Anxiety 101 – Is Your Anxiety Giving You Anxiety?

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join Mindfulicity's expert Lana Bentley, MSW, for this insightful look at anxiety. Is this you? Did 2021 impact your mental health in a negative way? Can you recognize your body signaling to toxic levels of stress? Is it causing you anxiety? Is your anxiety causing you anxiety? Improve your mental health in 2022 by [...]

What is Attachment? (parents of ages 0-6)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

…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. Register

Healthy Relationships for Teens (parents of ages 12-17)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of varieties of relationships? Join us for a discussion as we explore what makes healthy relationships with our teens. This session is for both parents and teens to join together. Register [...]

Fueling Curiosity (parents of ages 3-12)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us for an interactive, in-person session around S.T.E.A.M. activities! We will explore children's creativity by encouraging them to think critically, problem-solve, and indulge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Register

Emotional Affirmation Bracelet (ages 6-17)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us! We will be using different coloured beads to symbolize various affirmation messages. Children will create and wear to remind them of positive affirmations. Register

Movement for Busy Bodies (ages 2-6)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Coffee Break with Mindfulicity

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Why is the topic of mental wellness and resilience in the workplace especially important for this month? Mindfulicity expert Lana Bentley will be joined by special guest Pauline Iheme to discuss the impact of discrimination to mental health. Pauline is a 2022 Fellow in the YWCA Canada Leadership Fellowship and a member of the [...]

Early Brain Dev and Brain Arch (parents of ages 0-12) – Plus Playtime

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Are you new to brain science and child development? Do you have a little one, and want to better understand their brain development? This session is for you. We will be covering three developmental stages: infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Come and learn about your child’s brain development during these crucial years and how you [...]

Dad Chat: Modern Fatherhood (parents of ages 0-17)

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us for an evening of community, honest conversation, and discussion about the reality of fatherhood in today’s world. How can fathers challenge social norms of parenting and grow in their ability to connect meaningfully with their children. This session will highlight a father’s role but is not limited for those who do not [...]

Resilience: Stressful Experiences and Child Dev (parents of ages 0-17)

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 [...]