Parent Chat: Managing Holiday Chaos (ages 0-17)

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

Do you look forward to the holidays, or dread the stress and chaos they bring? Join us to chat with other parents about minimizing the holiday stress and protecting our mental wellness during the holidays. Register

Creativity in the Snow (ages 0-12)

Riley Park 800 12 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us for an interactive gathering at Riley Park for some distanced play in the snow and chat. Come for the whole time, or just for some. This casual meetup is a great way to get to know other families in our community! Dress warm for some active outdoor play in the snow. [...]

Busy Bodies (ages 0-8) Plus Playtime

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

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 builds strong foundations that will help them thrive and stay active for life! [...]

Burnout: Completing a Stress Cycle (ages 0-17)

Virtual FRN Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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. [...]

Bellies and Babies (ages prenatal -3 mos)

Virtual FRN Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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, labor and birth, breastfeeding / feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early […]

Surviving Motherhood Together (ages 0-17) Plus Playtime

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

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 for those who do not identify […]

What is LENA Start (Age 0-4)

Virtual FRN Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the next LENA Start program in fall 2022. Join us for an information session as we introduce what LENA Start is and how we can increase children’s language development and so much more! [...]

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Sensory Play for Little Ones (ages 0-6)

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

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. [...]

Fueling Curiosity (ages 5-12)

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