Helping Your Child Learn to Recognize and Manage Their Stress and Emotions (Online Class)

March 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd (Tuesdays) 6:30-8:00pm

These classes will give parents the tools & strategies to help their children learn to cope with stress and understand and better to express their feelings.

We will learn about stress from your child’s point of view as well as your own stress response and coping skills.  The 4th class is about self care to support you.

Based on “Kids Have Stress Too” and “Stress Lessons” programs by “Strong Minds, Strong Kids Psychology Canada” to nurture resilience in kids with the use of psychological science so they can manage, learn, and grow from the many challenges in life.

For parents & caregivers of children ages 7 to 12.

These classes are being presented through an online ZOOM platform, accessible by computer or cell phone. Space is limited to 16 participants.

$ Cost (CAD): No Cost, Fully Subsidized

Parent Tip Time: Picky Eating - (Online Class)

March 4th  (Thursday)  9:30am-11:00am

How to handle picky eaters and create a stress free mealtime for both parent and child. For parents of children ages 1-5.

*This class will be presented through an online ZOOM platform, accessible by computer or cell phone.

$ Cost (CAD): No Cost, Fully Subsidized

Circle of Security Parenting - Evening Program (Online Class)

March 9th – April 27th (Tuesdays)   6:30pm-8:30pm

This is a 8 class course. Minimum attendance at 7 classes is required for certificate of completion.

The Circle of Security is a relationship based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children. Decades of university-based research have confirmed that secure children exhibit increased empathy, greater self-esteem, better relationships with parents and peers, enhanced school readiness, and an increased capacity to handle emotions more effectively when compared with children who are not secure.

*This class will be presented through an online ZOOM platform, accessible by computer or cell phone.

No Childcare Available.

$ Cost (CAD): No Cost, Fully Subsidized

How to Talk So Little Kids 2-6 Will Listen (Online Class)

March 9th – April 6th  (Tuesdays) 6:30pm -8:30pm

*This class will be presented through an online ZOOM platform, accessible by computer or cell phone. Space is limited to 18 participants.

How do you respond to the toddler who won’t brush his teeth? The preschooler who pinches the baby? The child who throws everything she can reach? It’s hard to be a little kid. It’s hard to be an adult responsible for that little kid. And it’s really hard to think about effective communication when the toast is burning, the baby is crying and you’re exhausted. Help is on the way. Join us for this five week program to navigate and thrive in these important years. Ideal for parents/caregivers of children ages 2 – 6 years old.

$ Cost (CAD): No Cost, Fully Subsidized

Terrific Toddlers (Online Class)

March 10th-April 7th  (Wednesdays) 9:30am-11:30am

*This class will be presented through an online ZOOM platform, accessible by computer or cell phone. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Explores the normal developmental changes and challenges in children 18 months-4 years.  Topics such as normal developmental changes and challenges, understanding parenting styles and their effect on behavior, learning through play, positive discipline, avoiding power struggles, effective communication and self-esteem.  Bring your questions! Certificate upon completion.

$ Cost (CAD): No Cost, Fully Subsidized

Circle of Security Parenting - Evening Program (Online Class)

March 11th – April 29th (Thursdays)   6:30pm-8:30pm

This is a 8 class course. Minimum attendance at 7 classes is required for certificate of completion.

The Circle of Security is a relationship based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children. Decades of university-based research have confirmed that secure children exhibit increased empathy, greater self-esteem, better relationships with parents and peers, enhanced school readiness, and an increased capacity to handle emotions more effectively when compared with children who are not secure.

*This class will be presented through an online ZOOM platform, accessible by computer or cell phone.

No Childcare Available.

$ Cost (CAD): No Cost, Fully Subsidized

Parent Tip Time: Discipline vs Punishment - (Online Class)

March 18th (Thursday)  9:30-am-11:00am

Positive discipline techniques to help guide parents away from punishment. For parents of children ages 1-5.

*This class will be presented through an online ZOOM platform, accessible by computer or cell phone.

$ Cost (CAD): No Cost, Fully Subsidized