LENA Start is a program for parents that uses regular feedback from LENA’s “talk pedometer” technology to help increase interactive talk in order to close the early talk gap, improve school readiness, and build stronger families. This is a 10-week, closed group for families with children ages 0 - 4 from April 19th to June [...]
Providing an emotionally safe home environment for youth who are dealing with suicidal ideation and mental health concerns can be challenging for caregivers. This session provides caregivers with tools that can help create a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes emotional well-being and reduces the risk of suicide. Register [...]
The YW is supported by donations of soup every month from Calgary Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers.
Workshops to support young women in achieving economic empowerment and financial stability.
This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children is developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but when stress and anxiety is prolonged and frequent it can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this [...]
Starting your child in childcare can be hard for the whole family. In this session we will talk about childcare in Alberta. We will learn about different types of care, what to look for in quality care and how to prepare ourselves for the new start. Part one of two. Follow up is Preparing [...]
Community Fundraiser: DEANE HOUSE PRESENTS THE THIRD ANNUAL ROSÉ AND CROQUET GARDEN PARTY THURSDAY JUNE 22, 2023
This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills too positively, effectively guide, and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new and innovative strategies for positive behaviour guidance and understand the impact of separation, divorce and other family conflict has on children’s development, and [...]
Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join us 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 open to [...]
Mindful parenting has become a buzzword in the parenting community lately but what does it actually mean? Participants in this workshop will learn the benefits of mindfulness, how to practice it, and how to centre mindfulness in your parenting practices. Additionally, participants will learn skills to improve their mind-body connection and increase their ability [...]
