Infant Feeding Series: Introducing Solids to Your Baby (ages 6-12 months)
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YW Calgary Online (Virtual) 1715 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary- No events scheduled for May 21, 2022.
- No events scheduled for May 22, 2022.
Week of Events
Early Brain Development (parents of ages 0-6) Plus Playtime
Early Brain Development (parents of ages 0-6) Plus Playtime
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 help […]
Coaching your Kids
Coaching your Kids
Coaching Your Kids workshop is intended to help parents gain an understanding of the difference between validations versus invalidation. Parents will learn the effects of invalidation, how to help children recover from it and how it can be implemented into their daily routines using skillful behavior and a mindful approach. Register
Movement for Busy Bodies for ages 2-6
Movement for Busy Bodies for ages 2-6
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
Thriving in the Teen Years (parents of ages 10-17)
Thriving in the Teen Years (parents of ages 10-17)
This closed group will provide parents and caregivers with information about how to understand and skillfully respond to the emotions and behaviors of adolescents in their care and allow for parents to receive support and validation from others as they navigate the adolescent years. This group includes a mandatory education day, as well as five […]
Tuned In (ages 0-12 months)
Tuned In (ages 0-12 months)
Babies will babble, bop, and bounce while enjoying music, movement, and early literacy activities. This Kindermusik group provides multisensory activities designed to stimulate every area of baby’s development, facilitate bonding, and launch a lifelong love of music. This group has limited spots and is a 4-week program. Please make sure you can make all sessions […]
Mom Chat: Take Off Your Mom Hat! (Plus Playtime)
Mom Chat: Take Off Your Mom Hat! (Plus Playtime)
Come join us for morning 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 […]
Soup Sisters
Soup Sisters
The YW is supported by donations of soup every month from Calgary Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers.
Book Club: Connected Parenting
Book Club: Connected Parenting
Guided by the book, Connected Parenting: How to Raise a Great Kid by Jennifer Kolari. Jennifer’s CALM method for responding to unwanted behavior will help parents connect with their child in any situation to reduce anxiety, de-escalate tantrums instantly and increase self-esteem. Insightful and empowering, Connected Parenting is filled with step-by-step advice and examples from families that […]
Infant Feeding Series: Introducing Solids to Your Baby (ages 6-12 months)
Infant Feeding Series: Introducing Solids to Your Baby (ages 6-12 months)
What are the foods to offer first and what foods to avoid and why? Register
Story Time
Story Time
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. Register
Non-verbal Communication (ages 0-6)
Non-verbal Communication (ages 0-6)
Children who are not yet verbal still communicate in different ways. Join us to learn more about various means of non-verbal communication and how to communicate effectively with your pre-verbal or non-verbal child. Register
Loose Parts Play
Loose Parts Play
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
Resilience: Stressful Experiences and Child Development
Resilience: Stressful Experiences and Child Development
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
Constructing Consistency Through Positive Guidance
Constructing Consistency Through Positive Guidance
Do you struggle with how to manage your child’s behaviour at times? Do you feel like you have tried everything and nothing is working? This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills to effectively guide and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new [...]
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