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For Parents
The Temperament Factor: Preventing Misbehaviour by Managing Intensity
Experts now recognize what parents have always known: children possess their individual characteristics right from birth. Some children are more persistent, more sensitive, and more intense than their peers – which poses a real challenge for their parents. Discipline techniques that work with other children often don’t work with these kids. You’ll discover ways to prevent problems and make life easier, at the same time as you learn the strengths that come with a “difficult” temperament. For parents of children aged 2 years – 10 years.
Date: Monday, Sept. 18, 2017
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd.
Provided by: Ottawa West EYC
Fees: Free
Contact: 613- 820-4922 ext. 3640, http://www.pqchc.com/children-family-services/parent-caregiver-calendar/
The workshop is for mom/dad and their babies aged 0-12 months. Learn tips on nap time and evening routines. Teach your child to self-soothe, and learn how to deal with night waking.
Date: Monday, Sept. 18, 2017
Times: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 75 Hemmingwood Way
Provided by: Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
Fees: Free
Contact: Lisa: 613-225-4819, http://centrepointechildcareservices.com/workshop/upcoming-workshops/
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 aged 10-18 months.
Date: Monday, Sept. 25, 2017
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd.
Provided by: Ottawa West EYC
Fees: Free
Contact: 613-820-4922 ext. 3640, http://www.pqchc.com/children-family-services/parent-caregiver-calendar/
Transition to Solids and Making Baby Food
This workshop is for mom/dad and their babies aged 0-12 months. A dietitian will be present to cover the following topics:
- When to introduce solids
- What foods can be introduced at what ages
Plus, there will be a demonstration on how to make pureed foods.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017
Times: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 75 Hemmingwood Way
Provided by: Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
Fees: Free
Contact: Lisa: 613-225-4819, http://centrepointechildcareservices.com/workshop/upcoming-workshops/
You may have heard the statistics: problems with anxiety are more common in children today. Wondering how to know if a child’s worries are part of normal development or if you need to seek more help? How can you support your child to handle his or her worries? What can you do to reduce the factors that contribute to anxiety? This workshop will give you simple and practical strategies that you can use in your family right away. For parents of children aged 4 years – 15 years.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd.
Provided by: Ottawa West EYC
Fees: Free
Contact: 613- 820-4922 ext. 3640, http://www.pqchc.com/children-family-services/parent-caregiver-calendar/
For Parents/Caregivers and their Children
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen
Based on the book, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Faber/Mazlish.
Topics will include:
- Helping children deal with their feelings
- Engaging cooperation
- Alternatives to punishment
- Encouraging autonomy
- Praise and self-esteem freeing children from playing roles
Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 10 – Nov. 21, 2017
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 75 Hemmingwood Way
Provided by: Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
Fees: Free
Contact: Lisa: 613-225-4819, http://centrepointechildcareservices.com/workshop/upcoming-workshops/
For children aged 3 years to 9 years.
Topics include:
- How to identify signs of bullying in your child’s world
- Who is the bully?
- Who is the victim?
- What can you do as parents/caregiver to help?
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 75 Hemmingwood Way
Provided by: Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
Fees: Free
Contact: Lisa: 613-225-4819, http://centrepointechildcareservices.com/workshop/upcoming-workshops/
For Fathers
Come to playgroup with dad, granddad, uncle, or a male caregiver. Many fun activities will be organized, and we will be making our snack together. Register with Eventbrite.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017
Times: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, 2 MacNeil Court, Kanata
Provided by: Ontario Early Years Centre Carleton
Contact: 613-591-3686 ext. 5, www.wocrc.ca