Parent & Caregiver Education

Circle of Security

For parents of children ages 0–5 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.

Limited childcare for children aged 13 months to 5 years will be available. Please call 780-413-4521 to arrange this.

Health for Two Group

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 childcare provided but parents are welcome to bring their children to this program.

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. 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.

Family Futures Resource Network is trying a new combined delivery format where you can choose to join in person or via Zoom each week. Coffee, tea, snacks and limited childcare will be available onsite.

New – Positive Indigenous Parenting

For parents of children ages 0-12 years | Positive Indigenous Parenting prepares our Indigenous parents to use a culturally specific approach within family raising dynamics. The materials presented during these 4 sessions draw on the strengths of historic First Nations child-rearing practices, traditional values with contemporary skills using teaching through stories, cradleboards, focusing on the importance of maintaining harmony in everyday relationships, lessons in nature, everyday discipline values interwoven with skill development, and continually modelling the use of praise. Join us for family relationship building. These sessions are being offered by the Red Road Indigenous West Pte Oyate, in partnership with Family Futures Resource Network.
Limited childcare will be available for children 13 months and older. Please call 780-413-4521 to arrange this.

Triple P Group

For parents of children ages 2–12 years | Triple P Group is a parenting intervention group for caregivers with children 12 years of age and younger. It is delivered over eight weeks. Caregivers will actively participate in a range of exercises to learn about the root causes of children’s misbehaviour. Caregivers will also learn how to set specific goals and utilize strategies to promote positive behaviours, manage misbehaviours, and plan for potentially challenging situations.