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Join us for FREE programs for families with children 0-6, parenting education until age 12:

  • Drop-in for playtimes where parents/caregivers can do fun activities with their children.

  • Connect with other parents, resources and agencies

  • Learn about your child's development and get help with common parenting issues.

  • Borrow from our library of books, DVDs and other resources

  • Ask our friendly staff and they will connect to helpful information or services

  • Attend our Triple P Positive Parenting seminars and small groups as well as other parenting workshops

  • fill out an Ages & Stages Questionnaire for your child's age – find out how well your child is doing and catch little problems before they turn into big ones

  • NEW ONLINE - because your child's first 5 years of life are so important, we want to help you provide the best start for your child. Perfect for those who want to do the questionaire in the privacy of their home. Confidential and easy, you will be contacted as soon as our coordinator receives the results. Click here for more information

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Triple P Session Descriptions
for parents with children 0-12 years old.

SEMINAR 1
The Power of Positive Parenting

5 Steps to Positive Parenting

An exploration of each of the 5 Steps to Positive Parenting and how you can apply them to your family.

  • Creating a safe, interesting environment, creating a positive learning environment, using assertive discipline, having realistic expectations, taking care of yourself as a parent

Raising Resilient Children Upcoming Seminars!

An exploration of the building blocks for children to manage their feelings and become resilient in dealing with life stresses

The 6 Building Blocks:

  • Recognising and accepting feelings, expressing feelings appropriately, building a positive outlook, developing coping skills, dealing with negative feelings, dealing with stressful life events.

Raising Confident, Competent Children - NEXT Seminar TBA

An exploration of six core building blocks to assist children to develop social, interpersonal and intellectual competence.

The 6 Building Blocks:

Showing respect to others, being considerate, having good communication and having healthy self-esteem, Being a good problem solver, becoming independent

Apr 2, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Three Hills Community Hall
Supper provided. Childcare may be arranged with enough advance notice Please Register by Mar. 31, 2011, call Kelly 403-443-3253 or email kneehill@goldenprairieplc.ca

May. 17, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Greentree School
Supper provided. Childcare may be arranged with enough advance notice Please Register by May 10, 2011, call Yvonne 403-820-5157 or email drumheller@goldenprairieplc.ca

All our programming is FREE.

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Spring programs

Look under your area tab to discover when and where our drop-in programs take place.
Our play times focus on

  • early childhood development
  • give parents and caregivers an opportunity to meet other parents
  • do fun activities with their children that they can build on at home
  • provide opportunities to talk with our staff about any parenting questions they may have.

Looking for some tips on tricky parenting questions or to activities to help your child's development? Please phone your local coordinator or contact Glenda (403) 854–8800 or email parented@goldenprairieplc.ca.

Updated Calendars

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Ages & Stages Questionnaire

Find out how your child is progressing and get helpful tips and support. The Ages and Stages  Questionnaire is available for your child's age at play programs from the coordinator or by request. Contact Glenda Stanger 403–854–8800 or parented@goldenprairieplc.ca

NEW - online version! Click Ages & Stages Tab at the top of page for more information.

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Look for these programs

Baby Playtime coming this spring!

Usually scheduled after your local Crib Talk! check Alberta health Services

Check your area for more details.

Local Playtimes /Stay and Play

FREE drop–in programs for children 0–6 years with their parents and caregivers – games, stories, crafts and more!

 "Family Night or Family Fun", "Swim Times", "Theme Nights" – fun gatherings for young families

Parent Support

mini info-sessions during or right after regular programs

one–day workshops such as "Tiny Chefs ", Active Parenting, and "Wee Sign"

Connecting families to services in their area

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