This year has been stressful for many, but especially so for families who are experiencing separation and divorce. This workshop will examine the specific challenges that family restructuring can bring, and focus on self-care strategies for adults and children to enhance overall family well-being. Participants will learn strategies and develop tools to keep themselves and [...]
School’s out! Keep your kids active and engaged this summer with these interactive sessions for school-aged kids. Sessions will alternate between age-appropriate craft or sensory activities, and physical activities designed to help you connect with your child. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based [...]
This workshop will support parents (and caregivers) in learning strategies to attend the different domains of their health and wellness. 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 and supports for families with young children and teens. To [...]
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 is a Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early [...]
Part of YW's Financial Literacy Workshop series, the Budgeting session features a number of hands-on activities designed to build participants’ knowledge of both the value and process of budgeting. The ultimate goal of the workshop is for every participant to create their own budget based on their unique financial needs, wants and circumstances. 2 hours [...]
Family Champions Team is introducing our very first FAMILY day camp! We will be focusing on tips, strategies, ideas to have meaningful interactions with our children and opportunity for families to grow closer with activities inspired by modern brain science. We will be meeting every Wednesday morning until August 18th. To Register Call 403.262.0497 or email [...]
School’s out! Keep your kids active and engaged this summer with these interactive sessions for school-aged kids. Sessions will alternate between age-appropriate craft or sensory activities, and physical activities designed to help you connect with your child. This is a Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based [...]
Turning Tantrums Into Triumphs: A Step-By-Step Guide to Stopping Toddler Tantrums by Pamela Li. Discover how today's brain research can help parents stop temper tantrums. By following the step-by-step instructions, parents can make terrible-twos terrific. Give your child the gift of emotional self-control now! In this session, we will discuss Chapter 6 but you [...]
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. This is a Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network [...]
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 Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports [...]
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of dating. Join us for a discussion to guide parenting our teens. 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 [...]
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. This is an in-person workshop. 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 [...]
How do we promote active play? Invite your children (ages 2-8) as we use learn how to move our bodies to stay active! 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 and supports for families with [...]
Everybody has a parenting style, what’s yours? This workshop will help participants learn about different parenting styles and how these different approaches fit for kids. 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 and supports for families with [...]
Through the Banking workshop, participants will review their needs and preferences for banking products and features. By the end of the workshop, participants will be will be able to identify and select the products, accounts and options that meet their needs, as well as learn how to use bank features safely, efficiently and at a [...]
Are we born resilient? This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about adverse experiences and child development, followed by a group discussion about strategies for developing resilient children. 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 and [...]
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 workshop for parents and children ages 0-6 as part of the Family Resource Network, Family Champions program. To Register Call 403.262.0497 or email us with your [...]
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 [...]
This workshop will explore different definitions of physical literacy and what that looks like for young children. Facilitators will share information on how being active benefits children for their healthy development (including their brain development) as well as building strong foundations that will help them thrive and stay active for life. This is a FREE [...]
September is right around the corner and as we prepare for Back to School season, learn how to use empathy and connecting words to build a strong attachment with your child. These skills truly are the life-long key to being emotionally healthy. The whole family will benefit! This session is in-person at YW Hub. This [...]
The upcoming school year can leave us all wishing summer wasn't so short. Planning ahead and being proactive with our routines can help you, your child and your family thrive in any season. This session will provide caregivers with a framework of understanding the importance of routines and expectations, how to implement them and how [...]
Being ordered to have supervised parenting time with your child can bring up anxiety, but knowing what to expect and being able to prepare ahead can help us be more confident, present and comfortable. This workshop will provide an overview of what to expect during supervised parenting time, provide strategies to help make this time [...]
Part of YW's Financial Literacy Workshop series, the Credit session outlines how credit works: its advantages and disadvantages, including the emotional and financial impact of debt. Participants will be taught strategies for building and re-building their credit, how to apply for credit, and how to read a credit report and score. 2 hours Free to [...]
Join us at Pearce Estates Park as we wrap up our Family Day Camps, for lunch, playtime, and a chance to get to know other families. All families are welcome, whether you attended the Family Day Camps or not. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of [...]
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 early parenting This [...]
It’s been a tough school year for many students, changing and adapting to different learning methods as we shifted through the pandemic. As we finally return to school, our children are pressured more than ever with lots of uncertainties. This session will explore the most common factors of school pressure and how we can [...]
Join us for an interactive gathering at various parks for some distanced play and chat. Come for the whole time, or just for some. This causal meetup is a great way to get to know other families in our community! This is an in-person session. This is a Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family [...]
Restful sleep is important for good health. This workshop will talk about building a sleep routine that works for your kids so that everybody can get a good night’s rest. Discussion will focus on establishing or re-establishing healthy sleep routines for the school year. This session is in-person. This is a FREE Family Resource Network [...]
This workshop will look at the link between strong emotions and impulsive behavior in children. Facilitators will share information to build understanding around what drives challenging behavior and some different ways to respond. 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 [...]
Part of YW's Financial Literacy Workshop series, the Assets session is based on the Sustainable Livelihoods research published by the Canadian Women’s Foundation and Eko Nomos. The Sustainable Livelihoods approach focuses on working from an individual’s strengths rather than their deficits. With an understanding of the five assets areas and how they are interconnected, individuals [...]
This workshop will provide parents with information about anxiety in children and youth with a focus on back to school anxiety. Learn information about the difference between anxiety versus other uncomfortable emotions and how you can support your child with their emotions surrounding the return to school. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) [...]
Our little ones (and teenagers) are always curious and we have some topics that are hard to talk about. This Parent Chat session will explore different strategies to talk about hard topics and ways we can support your child. This month we will focus on common topics of concern for parents of school-age children, including [...]
Sending your kids off to school for the first time, or back to school can be tough, and parents might experience as much anxiety around this transition as their children do. This workshop will define parental anxiety, discuss how it manifests in our lives, and share some strategies for managing our anxiety to allow us [...]
Back to School season is right around the corner and that means we are back to packing lunches. Lunch-packing can be very stressful. Finding a fine balance of light, packable lunch that captures all the essential nutrients our little ones need! In this session, we will explore the basics of packing a healthy lunch and [...]
These have been very stressful times for a lot of us, especially for kids. In this session we will learn more about healthy and unhealthy coping strategies that we can teach our children to use when they are stressed, upset, scared, or feeling out of control. This is a FREE Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The [...]
…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. This is an in-person session. 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 [...]
Being a parent is hard and we just can never learn enough from others that have been parents, too. You are invited to our open discussion on supporting a gender or sexually diverse child. We are inviting all parents and caregivers to chat about gender and sexuality as it relates to parenting and child development. [...]
This workshop provides parents or caregivers with information about youth and cyberbullying. Together we will discuss ways to talk to your child about cyberbullying and strategies for developing resilient online children. 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 [...]
Being a parent requires us to have many skills and abilities that we did not even know we needed! Join us to learn about how to fill your parental toolbox with strategies for dealing with those challenging child and adolescent moments. This is a FREE Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a [...]
Join us for guided conversation about communication styles and what it means to both be assertive and teaching your children to be assertive too! This is a Family Resource Network workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early intervention services and supports for families with young children and [...]
How can we help our children to cope during these times of change? This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with practical and easy strategies for helping our children manage their stressors. This is a Family Resource Network (FRN) workshop. The Family Resource Network is a collaborative group of community-based service providers offering prevention and early [...]
Being a parent is hard and we just can never learn enough from others that have been parents, too. You are invited to our open discussion, inviting all parents and caregivers to chat about different topics related to parenting and child development. September topics include: Gender and Sexuality Engaging in Hard Conversations This is a [...]
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