This spoke focuses on nurturing strong parent-child connections through the promotion of positive parenting practices. All programs within this spoke are evidence-based or evidence-informed, designed to build caregiver capacity by deepening understanding of child and youth development. Through practical tools and supportive guidance, we help caregivers feel confident in creating safe, nurturing, and responsive environments where children can thrive.

• Stay & Play – This drop-in program is designed to enhance and encourage caregiver-child interaction through serve and return play. We provide a nurturing environment where caregivers and children can bond and explore together. Engage in stimulating activities that promote communication, creativity, and cognitive development in a supportive community setting where everyone is welcome.

• Growing Together – Each session of Growing Together includes a mindfulness exercise, a physical activity, a game targetted towards improving executive funciton, and free play. Caregivers are provided information and resources on the session. (Developed in partnership with Building Brains Together)

• New Moms Group & Baby Stay & Play – These drop-in programs are designed to support caregivers of children under three by offering a relaxed space to connect, socialize, and share the joys and challenges of early parenthood with others who truly understand.

• Messy Mondays – A creative drop in program for 2-6 year olds and caregivers to come together for messy play, crafts and sensory activities.

• Ages & Stages Questionnaires & Ages & Stages Questionnaire Social Emotional – An annual Ages and Stages Questionnaire day is held in partnership with other local agencies in the Spring. ASQ screenings are available throughout the year by appointment at our centre. For more information or to schedule a screening, please contact us.

• Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing. Triple P is offered primarily in a one on one setting, occasionally triple P groups may be held.

• Pre & Post Natal Yoga – Pre and Post Natal yoga classes offer a gentle, supportive space for mothers to connect with their bodies, their babies, and one another. These sessions focus on movement, breath, and relaxation to promote physical wellness and emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum.

For more information, please contact 587-787-1071 or  kffcearlyyears1@lrsd.ab.ca