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. 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 start [...]
We all want to see our teenagers get through their adolescent years healthy and happy. In this session, we will talk about common mental health challenges in adolescence, how to recognize when your teen is struggling, and how to help your teen stay mentally healthy. Register
Stressful situations impact our bodies and brains daily. We go into survival mode when facing threats, but our body does not always return to a sense of safety. Learning how to complete the stress cycle is important to our health. Come learn with us ways to complete this cycle and reduce burnout. Register
Every parent hopes their children will have a strong relationship with one another, but we may feel that we spend most of our time being the referee in their disagreements instead! In this workshop, we will explore sibling dynamics and discuss how to decrease those fights help your children value and form healthy relationships with [...]
How old should my child be when they start to help? What is age-appropriate chores? How do we find balance in children being expected to pitch in while still enjoying their childhood? We will be talking about helping our children learn responsibility and sharing chores around the home. Register with us for our in-person workshops [...]
Ever wonder what your teenager is thinking? Or why they are behaving in such a way? Come join us to learn about teenage brain development and investigate together! Register
Calling all those who identify as dads and grandfathers! Are you looking to spend some 1:1 time with your little one and in need of a fun, interactive space? Join us for engaging activities to spend some quality time with your little ones. Register
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. Register
Do you have a child who will be entering school for the first time this year, moving up to the next phase in school, or are you new to the city? Then this workshop is for you! We will explore all the different educational options in Calgary, and discuss things to consider when choosing a [...]
In this workshop participants will learn about different types of communication styles including assertive communication. Come learn how to speak in an assertive way, to create clearer interactions with family, friends and other people encountered in daily life. We will explore how assertive communication can help to avoid misunderstandings, power struggles, and allow for your [...]
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. Register
Did you know the internet is where teens first learn about intimate relationships? Since the era of the pandemic, the internet has been our tweens and teens’ primary communication portal. Join us with your tween and teens, as we learn about healthy relationships in teen dating and how we can keep each other safe in [...]
This workshop will explore a variety of ways to create and foster an emotionally safe environment for families and support parents and caregivers to feel empowered to teach our little ones their entitled rights to a safe environment. This session is HYBRID delivery. Registrants can choose to come in-person to YW Hub or join virtually [...]
What do you do when your child experiences grief or disappointment? Whether they didn’t get what they wanted or if 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 and tools you can use to help them manage the [...]
Join us in person as children explore different materials and learn new skills each week to spark their imagination and create something truly unique. Register
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 for [...]
Did you know as a parent, you can contribute and prepare for your child’s post-secondary education? Are you worried about affording post-secondary education for your child? Join us as we explore the free government money towards RESP and Canada Learning Bond to see if your family is eligible and can start saving toward your child’s [...]
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
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 strategies, [...]
An interactive session where you and your child/youth learn to prepare a healthy, affordable meal while participating in facilitator-led conversations around topics that impact our children and youth today and how we can best support them. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Register
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 21st [...]
Come join us for 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 to those who do not [...]
Join us for an afternoon of exploring books and the magical world at Calgary Reads' Little Red Reading House in Inglewood. Register
Come join us as we learn about creating resilience and supporting our children and youth. Register
Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. 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. Register
This workshop will help parents and caregivers identify bullying behaviours, 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. This session is a [...]
Peer relationships are one of the hardest things for children and parents. In this parent chat we will talk about ways that we can help our children learn and understand what makes a healthy peer relationship, gain skills to talk to our children about their peer relationships, and strategize with each other how to help [...]
Did you know you can build attachment with your baby with massage? Come join us for a session of baby massage led by Doula who specializes in pediatric massage. We will explore different massage techniques to relax our children’s bodies and build strong attachment. Not to mention, when your child is relaxed, it helps them [...]
This parent chat will support parents and caregivers in understanding consent and how to help children build and practice expressing consent. This extends to supporting and practicing children’s right to knowledge, privacy, and safety at a young age. Register
Ever wonder what your teenager is thinking? Or why they are behaving in such a way? Come join us to learn about teenage brain development and investigate together! Register
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
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