A program from The Psychology Foundation of Canada designed to help parents and educators learn how to recognize stress in children, as well as strategies to help children develop the coping skills they require to manage stress in their lives. Date: TBD Time: TBD Location: TBD Registration Period: TBD
This program is an interactive food education program for children 8 – 12 years old. The program takes a “Plants to Plates” approach, pairing kitchen skill building with garden activities and making connections between how food is grown and how to prepare nutritious, tasty meals. More broadly, this program gets children thinking about the food […]
Being in the kitchen is a fun, hands-on way to teach literacy, science, math and food and kitchen safety. We know that cooking and enjoying good food offers important nutrition, not only for the body, but also the mind and heart. This program teaches 9 – 12 year olds, how to cook balanced, delicious, and […]
This program is brought to you by Canadian Mental Health Association. Caregiver Connections is for anyone who is supporting a loved one with a mental health concern, illness or addiction. Caregivers aren’t just parents and Caregiver Connections is for anyone who is actively involved in the care of someone with a mental health concern. Contact […]
Why focus on stress? Too much stress can cause problems for children. The signs and symptoms of stress can often be seen in children’s challenging behaviors. This program helps parents increase their understanding of children’s reactions to stress, and their own ability to help their children cope effectively with stress. Parents who have taken the […]
Join us for a day of connection and learning with your partner. This one day seminar will cover topics and tools designed to improve communication, conflict management, intimacy and enhance your relationship. Lunch is included. Date: Saturday, November 23 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Branch: Downtown Fee: $50 per couple Registration Period: October 19 – November 19
This 4 week group supports adults in learning new skills to help enhance resiliency. Through experiential learning it focuses on various mindfulness and grounding techniques, along with exploration of how one’s thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and behaviors are all connected. In hopes of highlighting the importance of balance and personal awareness in supporting one’s overall […]
What does it mean to be ready for school? Families with children 30 months to 5 years are welcome to come and explore the skill development that supports children’s early learning. School readiness is more than writing a name, knowing letters and numbers. It’s about helping children develop important social, emotional and learning skills such […]
Formerly known as the Supporting Father Involvement – First Nations, All My Relations is a 11 & 12-week evidence-based program that is designed to assist couples and co-parents in forming and strengthening meaningful family relationships. All My Relations helps the caregivers of children in understanding their unique and valuable roles required in child development. It […]
Do you enjoy being creative in the kitchen? Want to learn more about cooking? Young Chefs is a great way to gain confidence in the kitchen, promote kitchen safety, and encourage youth ages 12 -16 to explore cooking! Sessions are 2 hours, Monday to Friday. Date: Monday – Friday July 8-12; July 22 – 26; […]