Circle of Security Parenting Program^TM

DATE & TIME:  Tuesday & Thursday Evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (MAY 31 - JUNE 23). Please note that participants are asked to commit to all 4-weeks (8 sessions) to ensure a meaningful learning experience. 

LOCATION: Online through WebEx

ABOUT THE SESSION: This free, online program is for parents or caregivers of children from 0 to 6 years of age. 

Build security and attachment with your child and learn how to:

• Strengthen the relationship with your child, and build a strong attachment.
• Recognize your child's needs and make sense of their behavior.
• Communicate effectively with your child so they will listen and cooperate.
• Stay present with your child during times of stress.

Parenting workbook and materials are also available in Spanish and Arabic 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Positive Parenting Workshop Series

A free series of online workshops for parents with children ages 4-10  LOCATION: Online through WebEx   

DATES: Various Thursdays in May (see below)

TIME(S): 6:30 - 8:00pm 

ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS: Being a parent is not always easy or fun. Attend one or all three workshops from the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) curriculum to learn practical, easy-to-learn strategies to manage problem behavior, tantrums, and other common parenting concerns.

Choose to attend one or all three of our online workshops from the comfort of your own home:

WORKSHOP #1: THE POWER OF POSITIVE PARENTING (Thursday, May 1th): An introduction to the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and how we can understand the reasons kids do what they do, so you can encourage the behavior you like, and less of what you don’t like.

WORKSHOP #2: RAISING CONFIDENT, COMPETENT CHILDREN (Thursday, May 19th): Help your child become confident and successful in school and beyond. Learn ways to help them be respectful, considerate, and communicate well with others.

WORKSHOP #3: RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN (Thursday, May 26th): How can you help your child manage their emotions so they cope well with disappointment and in stressful situations? Learn strategies that will allow them to recognize positive and negative emotions and deal with them in a healthy way.

Parents will receive a free package with helpful resources and handouts

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KINDERGARTEN READINESS - PARENT INFORMATION SESSION

For parents with children going into kindergarten this September (Fall 2022). 

DATE & TIME: WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M.

LOCATION: Delivered online through WebEx

ABOUT OUR SESSION: Hosted in partnership with the I'm For Kids Team, parents will receive information about when, where, and how to register their child for kindergarten, how you and your child can prepare for the transition to kindergarten, and school readiness resources and activities to try at home.

*Parents will receive a kindergarten readiness resource kit with helpful resources.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

Baby Storytime & Parenting Support

The Parent & Caregiver Support Services (PCSS) team is thrilled to be partnering with the Chestermere Public Library for their Baby Storytime program! Parents, grandparents, nannies, and caregivers are invited to join us for this fun, interactive, and educational program. 

PCSS is there to provide parent support and resources. We look forward to sharing a weekly tip or resource that focuses on your little one's development, or common parenting topics. Parents and caregivers are also invited to complete a developmental check-up on one of our ipads.

Dates & Times: Please stay tuned for next session dates (late April 2022)

Location: Chestermere Public Library (105B Marina Road)

Please call the library at (403) 272-9025 to pre-register for this program

One-on-One Parenting Support

Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs we will take on. You won't always have the answers or know what to do - this is normal! That's where the Parent & Caregiver Support Services (PCSS) team comes in! Our warm and welcoming team of Caregiver Support Facilitators is here for you - whether it's providing you with connections to resources, getting information on potty training, or finding out how you can help your child cope with stress - our team will help you create a customized plan that works for your family. 

Connect with us

Do you have a general parenting question or concern? Connect with us today to set up a one-on-one parenting session at (403) 207-7050 or send an email to pcssinfo@chestermere.ca.

MAY 2022 NEWSLETTER 

Check out the latest monthly newsletter from the Chestermere/Strathmore Family Resource Network (FRN) to learn about the lineup of exciting programs, workshops, and services available to families, parents, children, and youth ages 0-18  in Chestermere, Southeast Rocky View, Strathmore, and Wheatland County. 

The Chestermere/Strathmore Family Resource Network is a collaborative partnership of agencies that includes the City of Chestermere's Parent & Caregiver Support Services (PCSS), The Trellis Commons Family Resource Network Hub, and Healthy Families.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NEWSLETTER