Just For Dads … the nuts and bolts of parenting
Sometimes all you need are the right tools. This course is designed for dads parenting toddlers to teens. Dads will learn concrete and practical skills to promote their children’s self-esteem, skills to build strong relationships, to discipline, and to communicate effectively with their children.
Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 2, 2016
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 312 Parkdale Ave.
Provided by: Family Services Ottawa, www.familyservicesottawa.org
Fees: $150. Subsidies are available.
Contact: Intake: 613-725-3601 ext. 207
Anger management for parents
All parents feel angry at times. It is how we respond to our children when we are in conflict and experiencing stressful situations that makes all the difference. Identify your triggers, learn to calm yourself, problem-solve conflicts, and generally become a more capable and calm parent. For parents of children from birth to 10 years.
Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 20 to Oct. 25, 2016
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd.
Provided by: Ottawa West EYC, www.pqchc.com
Fees: Free
Contact: 613-820-4922
Parenting through high-conflict separation and divorce
In this six-week course, you’ll: learn the skills needed to improve communication;
learn methods to manage upset emotions; learn how to use non-reactive behaviours with your co-parent and children; learn positive approaches to parenting that will support your children’s emotional health and learn about the impact of ongoing conflict on children.
Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 20 to Oct. 25, 2016
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 312 Parkdale Ave.
Provided by: Family Services Ottawa, www.familyservicesottawa.org
Fees: $250 per person. Subsidies are available.
Contact: Intake: 613-725-3601 ext. 207
From baby food to table food
Learn strategies to successfully transition children from baby food to table food. Discuss serving sizes, solving problems, ensuring adequate nutrition, etc. Talk with our dietitian!
For parents of babies from 10-18 months.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd.
Provided by: Ottawa West EYC, www.pqchc.com
Fees: Free
Contact: 613-820-4922
Parenting through high-conflict separation and divorce
In this six-week course, you’ll: learn the skills needed to improve communication;
learn methods to manage upset emotions; learn how to use non-reactive behaviours with your co-parent and children; learn positive approaches to parenting that will support your children’s emotional health and learn about the impact of ongoing conflict on children.
Date: Thursdays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 27, 2016
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 312 Parkdale Ave.
Provided by: Family Services Ottawa, www.familyservicesottawa.org
Fees: $250 per person. Subsidies are available.
Contact: Intake: 613-725-3601 ext. 207
Infant massage
Bring a thick blanket for your baby to lie on and dress comfortably, as you will be sitting on mats on the floor. Please attend all sessions. For parents with a baby aged seven months or younger (not yet crawling).
Date: Fridays, Sept. 30 to Oct. 14
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd.
Provided by: Ottawa West EYC, www.pqchc.com
Fees: Free
Contact: 613-820-4922
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting is a place where parents can meet with other parents of young children; share questions, concerns and ideas about being a parent; learn about child development, safety, health and behaviour; discuss real-life parenting situations; work together with the support of a trained facilitator and discover positive ways of parenting.
*If you require childcare, please contact us at 613-820-4922 ext. 3640
Date: Wednesdays, Oct. 12 to Nov. 16, 2016
Times: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd.
Provided by: Ottawa West EYC, www.pqchc.com
Fees: Free
Contact: 613-820-4922
You’re not the boss of me … positive discipline for 0- to 12-year-olds
Under the expert direction of Joanne Boyd at Family Services Ottawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing parents of children aged 0 to 12. Topics include: child development, effective communication, building self-esteem, setting limits, and positive discipline techniques.
Date: Mondays, Oct. 17 to Nov. 21, 2016
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Oct. 31 excluded)
Location: 312 Parkdale Ave.
Provided by: Family Services Ottawa, www.familyservicesottawa.org
Fees: $150 per person, $275 per couple (Subsidies are available)
Contact: Intake: 613-725-3601 ext. 207
For parents/caregivers (children aged birth to 6)
Make your own baby food
Learn how to make nutritious, tasty and affordable food for your baby. For Centretown, Glebe or Old Ottawa South residents.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016
Times: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Centretown Community Health Centre, 420 Cooper St.
Provided by: Centretown Community Health Centre
Fees: Free
Contact: Susannah St. John: 613-233-4443 ext. 2198
For parents/caregivers and their children
Groupe de jeu francophone
Groupe de jeu francophone pour enfants de 0 à 6 ans accompagnés d’un adulte.
Venez vous amuser! C’est gratuit!
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 8 to Dec. 15, 2016
Times: 9 h à 11 h 30
Location: 431, boul. St-Laurent (Ottawa)
Provided by: Grandir ensemble
Fees: Gratuit
Contact: 613-789-3020 poste 227
For children
FRIENDS for Life anxiety prevention program
Anxiety Prevention Program for children aged seven to nine years with mild to moderate anxiety
This nine-week program has proven to be effective in building emotional resilience and teaching strategies that are practical and useful for coping with times of worry and change. It’s fun, too!
Date: Wednesdays, Oct. 5 to Nov. 30, 2016
Times: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 312 Parkdale Ave.
Provided by: Family Services Ottawa, www.familyservicesottawa.org
Fees: $375. Subsidies are available.
Contact: Intake: 613-725-3601 ext. 207
*For additional information and parenting support, call the Parent Support Line at 613-565-2467 ext. 222.