Fall2025
ProgramGuide
Parent Education:
Programsthatbuildcapacityfor parentsandcaregiversby strengtheningtheirparenting skillsandknowledgesotheycan providesafe,responsiveand nurturingenvironmentsthat supporthealthychild development.
Family Support:
Groups,workshopsandclasses thatprovidetargetedand intensive,topicspecific informationandthatprovide naturalsupportsforfamilies withintheircommunity.
Early Childhood Development:
Programsthatprovideopportunitiesfor parentsandcaregiverstosupporttheir children0to5intheirsocial,emotional, physicalandintellectualgrowthand development,thatstrengthenresiliency intheirchildren.
Youth:
Programsthatprovide opportunitiesforyouth6to18that createsocialconnectionswithin theircommunity;tostrengthen theirproblemsolving,leadership, communicationandself-esteem skills;andtoexperiencehealthy socialandemotional development.
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Registration Information
Pleasevisitalbertaparenting.caandclick“CALENDAR”.From there,youcanchoosetheprogramyouwishandwillbe takenthroughouronlineregistrationprocessvia eventbrite.ca.Pleasenotethatnoteveryprogramrequires pre-registration
Program Information
ProgramLocations: Please see our Locations Map and Addresses at the back ofthisbrochure.
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DROP-IN:TheseprogramsdoNOTrequire registration Pleasedrop-in!
REGISTER:Theseprogramsrequirepreregistrationaccessiblethroughourwebsite orEventbrite.ca
ONLINE:Theseprogramsrequirepreregistration(sameasabove)butaZoomlink willbeprovidedviaemailpriortothe programstartdate.
Parent Education
Connect Parent Group
Connectisa9weekprogramtosupport parentsofpre-teensandteenswithdifficult behaviouralandemotionalstruggles Each sessionprovidesparentswithanew perspectiveonparent-teenrelationships andadolescentdevelopment
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Date: Tuesdays,Oct14-Dec9
Location: FamilyConnectionCentre
Circle of Security® Parenting™
Attimesallparentsfeellostorwithoutaclue aboutwhatourchildmightneedfromus Imaginewhatitmightfeellikeifyouwere abletomakesenseofwhatyourchildwas reallyaskingfromyou The8weekCircleof Security®Parenting™programisbasedon decadesofresearchabouthowsecure parent-childrelationshipscanbesupported andstrengthened Forparents/caregiverswithchildrenaged 0-6years.
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Date: Mondays,Sept15-Nov3 (NogroupOct13)
Location: FamilyConnectionCentre
Hanging with my Super Dad
“Whendadsareinvolved,greatthings happenforkids!”Bringyourchildren,four andolder,forfamilyandgroupactivities andalightmeal Eachdateisadifferent theme Signupforone,orsignupforall!
Time:6:00-8:00pm
Dates:Fridays,Sept26andNov28
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Triple P Group
Parentingcanbealittleeasier whenwehavesomepositive strategiesinourparenting “toolbox”andgaininsight intothereasonswhychildren misbehaveandlearnwaystomanagethe behaviours TriplePGroupisappropriatefor caregiversofchildrenaged2-12years
Time:6:00-8:00pm
Date:Wednesdays,Oct15-Nov19 (NogroupNov12)
Location: FamilyConnectionCentre
EarlyChildhood Development
Weprovidethespaceandsuppliesand parents/caregiversandtheirchildren explorethroughfunactivitycenters designedtoenhancelearningandbuild skills.Theactivitiesintheprogramare developmentallyappropriateforchildren aged2-5years.
Time: 9:30-11:00amNEWTIME!
Date: Mondays,Sept8-Dec15 (NogroupOct13&Nov10)
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Tick Tock Time
Throughinteractiverhyme, parents/caregiversandtheirchildrencan learnsongs,fingerplays,simplemovement gamesandstoriestobuildimportant pathwaysinthebrain.Thisprogramis offeredinFrench,German,andEnglish. Forchildrenaged0-5yearsandtheir caregivers.
English
Time:10:30-11:15am
Date:Wednesdays,Sept17-Nov5
Location:CopperSkySeniorsCommunity
German/English
Time:10:30-11:30am
Date: Thursdays,Sept11-Oct30
Location:StonyPlainLibrary
French/English
Time:10:30-11:30am
Date: Tuesdays,Oct7-Dec2 (NogroupNov11)
Location:SpruceGroveLibrary
Music and Motion
Parentsandchildrenenjoymusic,dancingand movingtorhythmicbeats.Itisevenmorefunif theyuseanassortmentofinstrumentstoplay alongwhiledevelopingearlyliteracyskills.For childrenaged0-5years.
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Date:Fridays,Sept19-Oct10
Location: FamilyConnectionCentre
Comeandjoinusaswewalkthrough natureinvariousparkswithintheTriRegion.Wewillannouncethelocationthe daybefore.Forparents/caregiversand theirchildrenaged0-5years.
Time:1:15-2:15pm
Date:Thursdays,Sept11-Nov6
Location:ScanQRcodeandsignup toreceiveEZTextsregardinglocations.
Comeandplaywithourtoys,getachange ofscenery,makenewfriends,ormeetup witholdonesasyouburnoffsomeenergy intheplaygym Ourequipmentisfor childrenaged0-5years
FamilyConnectionCentre:Tuesdays, 1:00-3:30pm, Sept2-Dec16(Nogroup Nov11)
CantiroCommunityCentre:Wednesdays &Thursdays,9:30am-2:30pm
Enhanceyourchild’searlycommunication skillsandreducetheirfrustrationwith languagedevelopmentbyincorporating simplesignlanguageintoactivestory-telling, songsandplay.
Babies - newborn to 12 months
Time:10:00-11:00am
Date: Fridays,October17-31
Location:StonyPlainLibrary
Thisisfortheparent/caregiverandthebaby only Pleasedonotbringsiblingsorother children
Toddlers - 18 months to 3 years
Time:10:30-11:30am
Date: FridayNovember28
Location:StonyPlainLibrary
Preschool - 4 and 5 year olds
Time:10:30-11:30am
Date: FridayNovember7
Location:StonyPlainLibrary
Family Support
Health for Two
Ifyouarepregnantforthefirsttimeorhave anewbabyupto12monthsoldandare lookingformoreinformationonhavinga healthypregnancy,deliveryandthecare andnutritionofinfants-thisgroupisforyou Eachweekthereisagrouplunchfollowedby alearningsessionwithcommunityexperts Childcareisnotavailable
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Date:Tuesdays,Sept2-Dec16 (NogroupNov11)
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Parent and Tot
Socializewithotherparentswhileyour childrenplayinacheerful,relaxed environment.Plantomeetupwithfriendsor meetnewonesforyouandyourchildren!For childrenaged0-5yearsandtheircaregivers.
Parkland Village Hall
Time:10:00-11:30am
Dates:Tuesdays,Sept9-Dec9 (NogroupNov11)
St. Andrews United Church
Time:10:00-11:30am
Dates:Thursdays,Sept11-Dec18 (NogroupNov13)
Entwistle Community Centre
Time:10:00-11:30am
Dates:Fridays,Sept5-Dec12
Baby Parent and Tot (0 - 24 months)
Time:10:00-11:30am
Dates:Thursdays,Sept4-Dec18
Location:CantiroCommunityCentre
Movie Night with Dad
Malecaregiversandtheirchildren, agedfourandolder,canjoinusfora surprisemovie,themeddinnerand activities!
Time:6:00-9:00pm
Dates:Friday,Oct24
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Welcome to Motherhood
Bringyourinfant(newbornto6monthsold) andjoinotherfirsttimemomsasyou navigatemotherhoodtogether Eachweek willfocusonadifferenttopic,withtimefor questions,sharing,andsocializing afterward
Time:10:00am-Noon
Date:Wednesdays,Oct1-Nov12
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Afamilyyogasessionforkidsaged5-12 yearsoldandtheircaregivers.Explore physicalmovementandemotional regulationinawelcomingenvironment.
Time:6:30-8:00pm
Dates:Wednesday,Dec3
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Postpartum Mood Disorders Support Group
Agroupformomsandthosesupportingmoms whoareexperiencingpostpartumdepressionor othermooddisorders.Limitedchildcareis available.
Time:10:00-11:30am
Date:Thursdays,Sept4-Dec18 (NogroupNov13)
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Technology & Our Kids
Parentsandcaregiverswilllearnaboutparental controls,theimpactofsocialmediaonmental health,bullyingandextortion,criminal harassment,aswellaspopularacronyms,slang andemojis.
Time:6:00-7:30pm
Date: Tuesday,Nov.4
Location:ParklandSchoolDivisionNo.70Centre forEducationoronZoom
Areyoucuriousabouttheimpactof NutritionandExerciseonADHD?Whether youareanathleteinorganizedsport,play recreationallyordabbleinexerciseforfun, thisworkshopisforyou.Joinustolearn moreabouthownutritionplaysapartin managingsymptomsandsupporting athleticperformance.Bringyourown baggedlunchtolearnstrategiesfor healthiereatinghabits,choicesand mindfulnessaroundfoodanditsimpacton ADHD.Therewillbeaphysicalcomponent totheworkshopaswell,sodress comfortably.
Time:10:00am-1:00pm
Date:Saturday,Sept20
Location:CantiroCommunityCentre
ADHD Caregivers Support Group
Asafespacetoshareyourchallengesand successes;tolearnaboutADHD,and receiveparentingstrategiesandtoolsto supportyourchildwithADHD
Time:6:00-7:30pm
Dates:LastWednesdayofeachmonth
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Family Support
Thisworkshopallowsparentsand caregiversofchildren/youthwithADHDto explorewaysofgrowingtheirpotential To setthestagefortheADHDpotentialto shine,wewillexplorestrategiesforareasof difficultysuchasexecutivefunctioning, impulsivity,socialskills,learningdifficulties, self-regulationandemotionregulation
Time:9:30am-Noon
Date:Saturday,Oct4
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
IPP
& IEP - Support for Your Child’s Success
Asessionaimedatempoweringfamiliesto confidentlyadvocatefortheirchild’ssuccess LearnwhatanIPP/IEPisandhowitcanbea powerfultooltosupportyourchild’slearning journey
Time:6:30-8:00pm
Dates:Wednesday,Sept17
Location:FamilyConnectionCentreORover Zoom
Dealing with Explosive Behaviour Through Emotional Regulation
Thisisa2-partworkshopdesignedtohelp parentssupporttheirchildrenthroughbig emotionsandexplosivebehaviours Youwill haveopportunitiestobrainstormand practicewaystobeasourceofcoregulationforyourchildandlearn strategiestoimprovetheirresilience,selfregulationandbehaviour
Time:9:30-11:30am
Date:Tuesday,Nov18and25
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Youth Programs
Parkland Village Youth Group
Eachweekthegroupwilllookathowto makehealthylifestylechoicesinafunand engagingenvironment Youthwill participateinaphysicalactivityanda cookingactivitymeanttosupportlifelong health ForyouthinGrades4-7
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Date:Wednesdays,Sept10-Dec10 (NogroupNov12)
Location:ParklandVillageHall
ThisprogramfollowstheHealthyTogether evidence-basedprogram,andthewisdom derivedfromCommunityKitchensasnatural gatheringspacestoaddprotectivefactorsfor youthandtheirfamilies.
Eachweekyouthwillparticipateinanactivity oftheirchoice,agroupdiscussion,andafood component.
ForyouthinGrades6-12.
Time:4:00-6:00pm
Dates:Thursdays,Sept4-Nov27
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Building Connections Teen Group
Thisisaninclusiveprogramforallabilitiesfor youthaged13-21 Itoffersasafeandwelcoming spacetoconnectthroughgames,activities,and creativeevents Thefocusisonfostering friendships,welcominginclusion,andbuildinga positiveenvironmentwhereeveryonefeels acceptedandvalued
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Date:3 FridayofeachmonthbeginningSept19 rd
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Sibshops
Sibshopsareforbrothersandsisterswho havesiblingswhohaveadisability, neurodiversity,specialhealth,ora developmentalconcern Comeandmeet otherSibs!Havefun,laugh,talkaboutthe goodandnot-so-goodpartsofhavinga sibwithspecialneeds,playsomegames, learnsomethingabouttheservicessiblings receive,andhavefun Sibshopsprovide peersupportandinformationinasafe setting Lunchprovided Forsiblingsaged 6-14
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Date: Saturday,Oct25
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Stir It Up!
AboutFamilyResourceNetworks(FRNs)
FamilyResourceNetworks(FRNs)areaHuband Spokeservicemodeltoprovidepreventionand earlyinterventionservicesandsupportsfor childrenaged0to18.Thesesupportsand serviceshelpAlbertafamiliesbecomeresilient, strongandhealthy,andreducetheneedfor interventionservicesinthefuture
FRNsconnectAlbertafamiliestotheservices andsupportstheyneedtohelpchildrenand youthreachtheirfullestpotential Theseservices focusonthewell-beingoffamiliesandhelp buildhealthy,strongcommunities.FRNsworkto makesureinfants,childrenandyoutharesafe andresilient,whilealsosupportingparentsand caregivers.
Hub-
AlbertaParentingfortheFutureAssociation 560050StreetStonyPlain780-963-0549
SpokePartners
AlbertaParentingfortheFutureAssociation BigBrothersBigSisters NativeCounsellingServicesofAlberta LobstickSuccessfulKids&Families
providesserviceforcaregiverswith childrenundertheageof18inthe home,orforyouthandchildren under18themselves(withtheir guardiansconsent)
Counsellingcanfocuson parenting,relationships,mental health,grief,stress,andmore If youarenotsureifRapidAccess Counsellingisforyou,contactyour nearestFamilyResourceNetwork formoreinformation,orcall 1-877-244-2360
providesreliable, accurate developmental andsocial-emotionalscreeningfor childrenbetweenbirthandage6. Drawingonparents’expert knowledge,ASQhasbeen specificallydesignedtopinpoint developmentalprogressandcatch delaysinyoungchildren pavingthewayformeaningful nextstepsin learning,intervention, ormonitoring
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RapidAccessCounselling(RAC)
Contact Locations&
WearehappytoprovideStonyPlain,SpruceGrove,andParklandCountywith multiplelocationsforprogramming.Pleaseseealistofourcommunity partnersandprogramlocationsbelow: Locations
FamilyConnectionCentre(FCC) 560050St,StonyPlain,AB
CantiroCommunityCentre 344PioneerRd,SpruceGrove,AB
St.Andrew’sUnitedChurch 1AFieldstoneDr,SpruceGrove,AB
EntwistleRecreationCentre 491651St,Entwistle,AB
ParklandVillageHall 60ParklandGateRd,SpruceGrove,AB
Contact Information
780-963-0549 560050thStreet info@apfa.ca albertaparenting.ca
StonyPlainPublicLibrary 521650St,StonyPlain,AB
SpruceGrovePublicLibrary 355Ave,SpruceGrove,AB
CopperSkySeniorsCommunity 100McLaughlinDr,SpruceGrove,AB
