Parent & Caregiver Education

Count-to-Ten for Parents

For parents of children ages 0–18 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 also feel anger as a parent which is normal. But how you express and manage your anger is an important piece. If you are interested in learning about anger, how it affects your body and mind, healthy ways to express anger, identifying your anger triggers, and exploring a variety of anger management strategies, including communication skills and self-care, this program is for you. This 5-week program is designed to support parents in understanding how anger is affecting their lives and to provide tools to help manage anger and allow them to develop a personal Anger Management Plan.

Healthy Start for Mommy & Me

For mothers of babies ages 0–6 months | Are you a new mom with a baby birth to 6 months? Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with other new moms to discuss topics related to motherhood, health, child development, relationships and babies? If so, we invite you to join this program. Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Family Futures Resource Network (FFRN), in partnership, are offering a facilitated discussion in a safe, relaxed and supportive learning environment.

Managing Motherhood

For mothers of babies ages 0–12 months | 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.  In this program, we will discuss topics such as relationships, communication, bonding with your baby, self-care, and much more.

NEW! – Super Dads Super Kids

For male caregivers and children ages 4–10 years | Super Dads Super Kids is an 8-week interactive, play-based program for male caregivers and the children that they are raising. The topics explored in this group are child development, communication, emotional health, positive discipline, activity and nutrition and work-life balance. Deep parent-child connections come from enjoying your child, knowing your child and paying attention to who they are!

During this session, you and your child will spend some time together engaging in activities. You will also spend some time in a discussion group with other Dads while the children have fun with other program facilitators.