#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta, T6X 2E8 780.413.4521 info@familyfutures.ca

Parent & Caregiver Education

Parent and Caregiver Education programs help caregivers increase their skills and confidence in providing a nurturing environment for their children. Limited child minding is provided for those programs where it is noted in their descriptions.

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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Connect

For caregivers of youth ages 13-18 | This program supports caregivers of pre-teens and teens with difficult behavioural and emotional struggles.  Each session provides a new perspective on parent-teen relationships and adolescent development.  Caregivers watch role-plays, try exercises and work together to develop new strategies to respond to difficult behaviours. We support caregivers to develop healthy relationships while setting limits.

Registration:
Online
Dates:
January 16, 2023 - March 20, 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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Handle With Care

For caregivers of children ages Birth–6 years | Supporting your child’s social-emotional development when they are young is one of the best investments you can make in their future. Skills such as the ability to manage emotions, build positive self-esteem, express emotions, and develop healthy relationships, do not come naturally and need to be taught. In this interactive program, you will learn easy and simple ways to promote positive social emotional development using basic strategies and everyday interactions.

Registration:
Online
Dates:
January 19, 2023 - February 9, 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:
September 7, 2022 - December 21, 2022

 

January 18, 2023 - March 22, 2023

 
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Healthy Start for Mommy & Me

For mothers of babies ages Birth–6 months | If you are a new mom, looking for an opportunity to connect with other new moms to discuss topics related to motherhood, health, child development, relationships and babies, please join in this program. In partnership with Alberta Health Services, Family Futures Resource Network is offering facilitated discussion sessions in a safe, relaxed, and supportive learning environment.

Registration:
Online
Dates:
January 17, 2023 - February 28, 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 Zoom 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

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:
October 13, 2022 - December 15, 2022

 

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:
November 26, 2022 - December 17, 2022

 

January 14, 2023 - March 11, 2023

 
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Family Futures Resources

Family Futures Resource Network provides information, education and support to individuals, parents and families. We are the only family resource centre in south Edmonton, that offers this range of services and programs. We are a network of programming sites embedded within the communities we serve.

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780.413.4521

info@familyfutures.ca

#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta T6X 2E8

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