Family / Children's

We would like to remind parents/caregivers that when attending the Family Connections Parent Link Centre programs that wet snowy/muddy footwear needs to be removed before entering the play area. We recommend that you bring a clean pair of footwear to change into as socks can be slippery on the floor.

ESL Coffee & Chat
Wednesday afternoons, January 25 - March 7, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Here is how our ESL program can help you:

1. Develop your English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
2. Will give you tips and understanding our Canadian Culture. Through the book “Cross Cultural Parenting Program” from CIWA
3. Someone can help you with studying the driving book (Basic License Driver’s Handbook”)

This program is offered free of charge and childcare is available. Sign up today and tell your friend!

For more information or to register please call Vivian at 403-275-6666 ext. 242.

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Soup From Back Home

Join us as we explore different soups and cook together. This is a registered program that is offered to those wanting to practice their English speaking. Call for information – 403-275-6666 ext 221

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Positive Parenting Program (2 to 11 years)
February 11 Saturday 10:00-3:30 pm

Come join us for a set of 3 seminars on parenting which will focus on understanding development and managing behaviour in a constructive and caring way. Seminar topics are:

• The Power of Positive Parenting
• Raising Confident, Competent children
• Raising Resilient Children

Lunch will be provided. Call Tracey at 403-275-6666 ext. 276 starting January 16 to register for the workshop and free childcare.

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Positive Parenting Program (TP Group)
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm Feb 15 –April 4 2012 (families with children 2 -11 years)

Would you like to learn new parenting strategies to use with your child and bounce ideas off of other parents? Parents will identify and practice positive parenting skills though use of discussion, workbook, power point presentation and video. Can you commit to:

• attending ALL 4 workshops: Feb15,22 29 & March7
• be available for 3 telephone conversations for 20-30 min March 14, 21, 28
• attend a final celebration and round up session April 4

For more information call Sue at 403-275-6666 #235. Call Tracey at 403-275-6666 ext. 276 starting January 18 to register for the workshop and free childcare.

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Twilight Together
Thursday Evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.

Please drop-in and join us between 6:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. – for free playtime, socialization and a bedtime story!

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Baby and Me (under 12 months)
Thursday afternoon 1:30-3:00

Stop in and join the fun playing with your baby and talking with other parents.

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Gym Time
Friday Mornings, 10:00-11:30

Full of opportunities to practice hopping, jumping, balancing, ball throwing and all sorts of large motor skills! This program is most suitable for children from 1 ½ -5 years of age. Please note that there are no drinks provided during this program so parents may wish to bring a small water bottle for their child.

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Parents And Tots
Tuesday Mornings
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Also: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
A Free Drop-In Program

This is a relaxed playgroup for parents or care givers and their children.

Our popular Tuesday Playgroup is now open in the afternoon as well – join us between 10 – 11:30 A.M. or 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. for a relaxed opportunity to play with your child(ren) and chat with other parents.

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Playgroup Plus  
Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am

A new morning drop-in playgroup with an added focus on a different subject every time! Join us for free play/visiting time for about an hour followed by theme-related activities ranging from Circle Time to informal Parenting Discussion Groups and Guest Speakers.

Drop-in, play and socialize for an hour and then join us for a parent/child story time or special speaker!

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