Parent & Caregiver Education

All Ages

If you need any additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 780-413-4521. We have created some online programs, services and support options. These are on each program page, the At-Home Family Fun page, and our YouTube channel.

Circle of Security – Zoom

For caregivers of children ages Birth–5 years | Do you ever feel you do not understand why your child is behaving in a challenging way and you are unsure of what to do? The Circle of Security Parenting Program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This program will teach caregivers how to better understand their child’s emotional needs and to learn how best to manage difficult emotions.

Registration:
Online

Dates:

February 2, 2023 - March 23, 2023

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Count-to-Ten for Parents-Zoom

For caregivers of children and youth birth-18 years | Parenting can be an emotional roller coaster. At times it is full of joy and love and other times it can be scary, frustrating, and overwhelming. Sometimes you may feel anger as a parent—which is normal. But how you express and manage your anger is the key. This program is designed to support caregivers in understanding how anger is affecting their life and identify anger triggers. A variety of anger management strategies are examined, to find healthy ways to express anger, and develop personal self care techniques.

Registration:
Online

Dates:

February 22, 2023 - March 22, 2023

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Health for Two

For Moms and Caregivers Prenatal to 2 months post-natal | Health for Two is a free program for pregnant women who need extra support to have a healthy pregnancy. Information and support is provided on a variety of health topics related to pregnancy and infant care, in a safe and welcoming environment. You can also receive resources such as prenatal vitamins, milk coupons, and bus tickets to get to prenatal appointments. The program is co-facilitated in partnership with Alberta Health Services. No child minding provided but parents are welcome to bring their children to this program.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:

January 18, 2023 - March 22, 2023

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Kids Have Stress Too!

For caregivers of children ages 2–6 years | All children will experience stress and anxiety at times throughout their lives. The Kids Have Stress Too program developed by the Psychology Foundation of Canada is designed to give caregivers the tools they need to understand children’s stress and promote the development of effective stress management skills and resiliency from a young age. Participants will leave this program with practical child-friendly stress management strategies than can be introduced immediately to positively impact children’s social and emotional development.

Registration:
Online

Dates:

March 7, 2023 - March 21, 2023

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Managing Motherhood – In Person or Zoom

For mothers of babies ages Birth–1 year | Motherhood is not as easy as it can seem! Whether it is your first or fifth child, the postpartum period can be challenging. If you are experiencing signs of postpartum depression/anxiety, are having a hard time adjusting, or just want to be around other moms going through similar challenges, Managing Motherhood could be a good fit. This program will be co-facilitated by Family Futures Resource Network and Alberta Health Services. We will discuss topics such as relationships, communication, bonding with your baby, self-care, and much more. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available onsite.

Registration:
Online

Dates:

January 18, 2023 - March 15, 2023

January 19, 2023 - March 16, 2023

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Parent Café, The Early Years

Caregivers and their children up to 5 years | The foundation for a healthy brain is “built” during the first 2000 days of a child’s life. Caregivers are invited to explore how relationships, play and everyday experiences positively impact a child’s development. This informal conversation café brings people together to share experiences, local resources, and the newest research about the early years. Child minding is available for this group.

Registration:
Online

Dates:

January 21, 2023 - March 4, 2023

January 23, 2023 - March 6, 2023

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Positive Discipline

For caregivers of children ages 2–18 years | Positive Discipline teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults. This approach works from the premise that the key to positive discipline is not punishment, but mutual respect. Come discover concrete tools to support learning in a variety of areas such as bridge communication gaps, defuse power struggles, enforce the message of love, build on strengths – not weaknesses, win cooperation at home, and meet the special challenge of teenage misbehavior.

Registration:
Online

Dates:

January 17, 2023 - February 21, 2023

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Super Dads Super Kids

For male caregivers and children ages 3–10 years | Super Dads Super Kids is an interactive, play-based program for male caregivers and the children they are raising. Child development, communication, emotional health, positive discipline, activity and nutrition and work-life balance are explored.

Registration:
Online

Dates:

January 14, 2023 - March 11, 2023

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