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FREE, fun programs for families with children
0-6, parenting sessions 0 – 12:

PLAY! Lots of activities to explore together, from art to cooking to gym sessions.

LEARN! about your child's development and get help with common parenting issues.

CONNECT! with other parents, resources and agencies

  • Borrow from our library of books, DVDs and other resources
  • 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
  • Do it 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. Do the checklist in the privacy of your home. Confidential and easy, you will be contacted as soon as our coordinator receives the results. Click AGES & STAGES for more information

Solo Parenting presented by Carol Daw & Lurline Ketler-Raposo

Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:00am until 4:00pm

Elim Pentecostal Building, 245 3rd street West, lower level, Drumheller, T0J 0Y0

Are you a single parent?
Not living with a spouse or partner or you have most of the day-to-day responsibilities in raising children?

This is a free full day workshop that fosters resiliency in children and their families by…

  • helping parents learn new skills and apply them to their own unique situations
  • increasing parents’ knowledge on how to reduce the main stressors of separation and divorce on children
  • assisting parents in examining the ways their parenting choices affect their child(ren)

(free lunch will be provided) This is a FREE workshop by Golden Prairie Parent Link however; you MUST preregister. For more information contact Marcy at 403-854-8800, Yvonne 403-820-5157 parented@goldenprairieplc.ca

Click here for Alberta's Triple P Stay Positive Website

Click here for Alberta Government's
Raising Children from 0 – 6 years

Click here for Alberta's Child Care Subsidy

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


SEMINARS

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Triple P Seminar
For parents of children aged 0–12

Raising Resilient Children: TBA

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 Resilient Children
For parents of children aged 0–12

Drumheller May 30th, 2013

Elim Pentecostal Lower Level 6:00–8:00 pm Supper included. Childcare available when requested early.
Phone Yvonne 403-823-6238 to reserve a spot!

The Power of Positive Parenting Discussion Group

"Power of Positive Parenting"

POSTPONED

Trochu Community Hall, Sunterra Room
215 Northfield Road, Trochu, AB T0M 2C0

TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT
Annette 403–443–3253 Office: 403 443-8502
kneehill@goldenprairieplc.ca

All our programming is FREE.

Play! Learn! Connect!


Spring programs

Our programs are facilitated by a staff of Early Childhood Educators who have set up fun learning and play activities. Take advantage of their many ideas and resources for and support you for your very important role as parents.

Looking for some tips on tricky parenting questions or to activities to help your child's development? Please phone your local coordinator

Updated Calendars

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Ages & Stages Checklist Private and Free

Activities your child can do now and get helpful tips and support.

Ask for the Ages and Stages  Questionnaire at play programs or contact your local coordinator or Marcy Williams 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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National Fatherhood Initiative

Check out these Facebook Groups and connect with local parents


(These Parents and Tots groups are not exclusively contributed to by parent link staff and may include links, posting and materials for which Golden Prairie Parent Link does not take responsibility.)

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Look for these programs

Look for Baby and parent programs 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 ", True Color Parenting, and "Wee Sign"

Connecting families to services in their area.

asq tip 24 to 30 months

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