International Women’s Day
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Promoting The Healthy Development Of Children By Empowering Families
Join the IWD Community ... International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Join us for an empowering Dad's program where you can learn about your strengths and the positive impact you have on your family. Topics include Work/Life balance, positive parenting, and, communication. Bring the whole family. Children aged 4-10 will join the Friendship Factory, while Mom and tots can hang out in the playroom Wednesdays: 6:00pm Read More...
Through this program, your children will develop the skills and confidence they need to form positive peer relationships. This program was developed using the We Thinkers! curriculum as the guide. Ages 4-10 We welcome all father figures to join the You're a Great Dad! program. Wednesdays: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Date: February 15 - March 15 Address: Read More...
Rhymes that Bind is an oral language development program that promotes positive parenting. Parents learn to enjoy rhymes, finger plays, songs and simple movement games with their infants and toddlers in a supportive peer group. Ages 0-3. Thursdays: 9:45am – 10:30am Date: January 12 - March 23 Address: KARA, 6717 132 Avenue *In partnership with Centre Read More...
Join us every week for STEM-based learning. This program will provide the opportunity to learn life skills, ingenuity, resourcefulness, patience, and curiosity. Ages 2.5-6 Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00am - 11:30am Date: January 24 - March 23 Address: KARA, 6717 132 Avenue *Join us for lunch from 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for the 5-week program as we dig a little deeper into how our brain works and how our experiences shape our parenting. Together we will learn how to overcome trauma and be given tools to re-wire our brains. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00am – 11:30am Date: February 21 – March 9 Address: KARA, 6717 132 Read More...
Unplug and connect with others, and build their self-esteem. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of crafts and games designed to encourage positive relationships. Ages 5-12 Thursdays: 2:45pm - 4:30pm Date: January 26 – March 23 Address: Dunluce Tenant Centre, #9, 11930 – 162 Avenue
Join us in the kitchen as we master some basic kitchen skills while building our confidence and cooking a meal. Your child will prepare a meal to bring home and share with the family. Ages 6-12 **limited registration Thursdays: 2:45pm – 4:30pm Date: February 2 - March 23 Address: Location TBD
COW Corner is a fun program that explores early literacy, numeracy, and language development. Parents and children will explore early literacy through songs, activities, and interactive story-sharing. Each week has a different theme. Ages 0-6 *No Y membership required Fridays: 9:30am – 10:45am Date: January 13 – March 24 Address: Castle Downs FRN at the YMCA, Read More...
The first three years of life provide the most rapid period of brain development and neuroscience tells us that it is the attachment relationship that fuels the brain. This program will provide practical, everyday activities and strategies that you can use at home to help build a strong and healthy attachment with your child. Parents Read More...