Upcoming Events
October 2024
Strong Families: Attendance Matters
The importance of regular school attendance.The "Attendance Matters" presentation will review the importance of regular school attendance for children in elementary, middle, and high school. It highlights how consistent attendance is essential for building a strong academic foundation, developing social skills, and fostering a sense of belonging within the school community. The presentation also addresses common myths about absenteeism, such as the misconceptions that occasional absences do not add up to significant learning loss or that certain groups of students…
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures
Let's explore outdoors! Come and join us outside for some unstructured fun! We love to explore green spaces and parks within the Tri Region. For parents/caregivers and their children aged 0-5. We announce the location day before. Registration is required.
Find out more »Music and Motion
Parents and children enjoy music, dancing and moving to rhythmic beats. It is even more fun if they use an assortment of instruments to play along while developing early literacy skills. This program is for parents / caregivers and their children 0 - 5 years old. Registration is not required, please drop-in.
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures
Let's explore outdoors! Come and join us outside for some unstructured fun! We love to explore green spaces and parks within the Tri Region. For parents/caregivers and their children aged 0-5. We announce the location day before. Registration is required.
Find out more »What’s Going On With Our Teens? A Community Conversation
A Community Conversation with local professionals, community services, parents, and community members.What's Going On With Our Teens? Ask a Professional.A reminder that this event is for the adults in a teen's life, not the teens.Join us for an engaging and insightful community conversation about the challenges and experiences our teenagers face today. We invite parents, caregivers, and community members interested in understanding and supporting our teens to attend.During this event, we will explore various topics such as mental health, social…
Find out more »Music and Motion
Parents and children enjoy music, dancing and moving to rhythmic beats. It is even more fun if they use an assortment of instruments to play along while developing early literacy skills. This program is for parents / caregivers and their children 0 - 5 years old. Registration is not required, please drop-in.
Find out more »Hanging With My Super Dad
Children 4 + and their "Super Dads" or other "Super Male" caregiver enjoy a light supper and fun interactive activities.Dads/male caregivers and their children will tap into their creative side and spend time building together using a supplied individual wood kit. For dads/male caregivers and their children aged 4 and over.Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Nourishing Your ADHD Child’s Full Potential
Explore strategies for helping your ADHD child shine! This workshop allows parents and caregivers of children with ADHD to explore ways of growing the child's potential. To set the stage for the ADHD potential to shine, we will explore strategies for areas of difficulty such as executive functioning, impulsivity, social skills, learning difficulties, self-regulation, emotional regulation and more. Participants are encouraged to prepare for the workshop by noting areas of potential that they see in their child along with obstacles…
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures
Let's explore outdoors! Come and join us outside for some unstructured fun! We love to explore green spaces and parks within the Tri Region. For parents/caregivers and their children aged 0-5. We announce the location day before. Registration is required.
Find out more »November 2024
Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through emotion mapping while teach them useful ways to cope. This is a FREE group for children 8 - 10 years of age. This is a partnership with Family Life Psychology & Wellness, Parkland County FCSS, Town of Stony Plain, and The City of Spruce…
Find out more »ADHD, Me, and Us: Understanding and Thriving after Adult Diagnosis
Foster a positive understanding of your ADHD. This workshop will foster a positive and strength-based understanding of adult ADHD. We will explore the relationship between ADHD and family health. We will discuss practical tools that encourage healthy communication and connection within families that are affected by ADHD. We will be joined by Vanessa Foley with Alycol.
Find out more »ADHD: Glow Yoga Kids
Yoga for the whole family! Glow Yoga Kids is leading a family yoga session. Explore the opportunities yoga can provide with physical movement and emotional regulation in a welcoming environment. Glow Yoga Kids will provide insight and ideas on how yoga can be a part of exercise in your very own family! For children ages 5-12 years old, along with their caregivers. Facilitator: Lisa Cornwell, Owner & Director of Glow Yoga Kids Pre-registration required.
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures
Let's explore outdoors! Come and join us outside for some unstructured fun! We love to explore green spaces and parks within the Tri Region. For parents/caregivers and their children aged 0-5. We announce the location day before. Registration is required.
Find out more »Helping Children with Loss
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. This is an action based group that teaches adults how to support young people experiencing grief and loss. Pre registration is required This group was made possible by the funding received from The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada.
Find out more »Healthy Together Program (Morning) – Grades 1, 2 & 3
This program is for children in grades 1, 2 or 3 as of the Fall of 2024This program is a great way to help children develop healthy eating habits that will stay with them for life. They learn how to make meals that are not only good for them but also taste great. Additionally, they get to have fun and make new friends while learning valuable life skills.They are also taught basic cooking skills such as chopping, measuring, and mixing.…
Find out more »Healthy Together Program (Afternoon) – Grades 1, 2 & 3
This program is for children in grades 1, 2 or 3 as of the Fall of 2024This program is a great way to help children develop healthy eating habits that will stay with them for life. They learn how to make meals that are not only good for them but also taste great. Additionally, they get to have fun and make new friends while learning valuable life skills.They are also taught basic cooking skills such as chopping, measuring, and mixing.…
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through emotion mapping while teach them useful ways to cope. This is a FREE group for children 8 - 10 years of age. This is a partnership with Family Life Psychology & Wellness, Parkland County FCSS, Town of Stony Plain, and The City of Spruce…
Find out more »Healthy Together Program (Morning) – Grades 4, 5 & 6
This program is for children in grades 4, 5 and 6 as of the Fall of 2024This program is a great way to help children develop healthy eating habits that will stay with them for life. They learn how to make meals that are not only good for them but also taste great. Additionally, they get to have fun and make new friends while learning valuable life skills.They are also taught basic cooking skills such as chopping, measuring, and mixing.…
Find out more »Healthy Together Program (Afternoon) – Grades 4, 5 & 6
This program is for children in grades 4, 5, and 6 as of the Fall of 2024This program is a great way to help children develop healthy eating habits that will stay with them for life. They learn how to make meals that are not only good for them but also taste great. Additionally, they get to have fun and make new friends while learning valuable life skills.They are also taught basic cooking skills such as chopping, measuring, and mixing.…
Find out more »Helping Children with Loss
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. This is an action based group that teaches adults how to support young people experiencing grief and loss. Pre registration is required This group was made possible by the funding received from The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada.
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through emotion mapping while teach them useful ways to cope. This is a FREE group for children 8 - 10 years of age. This is a partnership with Family Life Psychology & Wellness, Parkland County FCSS, Town of Stony Plain, and The City of Spruce…
Find out more »Postpartum Mood Disorders Info Night
Learn more about postpartum mood disorders.Join us for snacks and stay to learn the types of information, resources, and support available to mothers, fathers, and their family members who may be experiencing postpartum mood disorders.Please bring your favourite finger food to share with the group.Limited childcare is available for ages 0 - 5.In partnership with Alberta Health Services.
Find out more »Helping Children with Loss
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. This is an action based group that teaches adults how to support young people experiencing grief and loss. Pre registration is required This group was made possible by the funding received from The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada.
Find out more »Movie Night with Dad
Free event for male caregivers and their children ages 4 and older. Movie Night with Dad is a free event for Dads, Step-Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, or other Male Caregivers and children ages 4 and older. The evening includes a themed supper and activities related to the chosen movie, plus the movie viewing itself. The movie is always kept a secret (it makes it so much more fun!) but it will be rated PG or lower. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through emotion mapping while teach them useful ways to cope. This is a FREE group for children 8 - 10 years of age. This is a partnership with Family Life Psychology & Wellness, Parkland County FCSS, Town of Stony Plain, and The City of Spruce…
Find out more »Strong Families: Addictions and Teen Drug Use
What can you do to help your teen?For National Addictions Week, the division is offering a workshop on Addictions and Teen Drug Use. In this workshop attendees will learn an overview of the popular drugs/trends, be taught to identify signs of substance abuse, learn about prevention and other important information. In our upcoming session, we will be joined by Lisa Kimmerly, a Mobile Substance Use Therapist with Alberta Health Services. Synopsis:Overview of Popular Drugs/TrendsSigns of Substance UseWhat is Addiction?PreventionRisk and…
Find out more »Helping Children with Loss
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. This is an action based group that teaches adults how to support young people experiencing grief and loss. Pre registration is required This group was made possible by the funding received from The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada.
Find out more »Hanging With My Super Dad
Children 4 + and their "Super Dads" or other "Super Male" caregiver enjoy a light supper and fun interactive activities.Dads/male caregivers and their children will tap into their creative side and spend time building together using a supplied individual wood kit. For dads/male caregivers and their children aged 4 and over.Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Sibshop
Peer support for siblings of children with disabilities or chronic illness.Sibshop is for brothers and sisters, ages 6 -14, whose siblings have a disability, neurodiversity, special health, or a developmental concern. Siblings are provided peer support and information in a safe setting.Lunch is provided.Come and meet other sibs!Have fun with activities and games.Talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with special needs with others who “get it”.Explore how other brother and sisters handle sticky situations sometimes…
Find out more »December 2024
Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through emotion mapping while teach them useful ways to cope. This is a FREE group for children 8 - 10 years of age. This is a partnership with Family Life Psychology & Wellness, Parkland County FCSS, Town of Stony Plain, and The City of Spruce…
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through emotion mapping while teach them useful ways to cope. This is a FREE group for children 8 - 10 years of age. This is a partnership with Family Life Psychology & Wellness, Parkland County FCSS, Town of Stony Plain, and The City of Spruce…
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through emotion mapping while teach them useful ways to cope. This is a FREE group for children 8 - 10 years of age. This is a partnership with Family Life Psychology & Wellness, Parkland County FCSS, Town of Stony Plain, and The City of Spruce…
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