Winter2025
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.
Registration Information
Pleasevisitalbertaparentingcaandclick“CALENDAR” From there,youcanchoosetheprogramyouwishandwillbe takenthroughouronlineregistrationprocessvia eventbrite.ca.Pleasenotethatnoteveryprogramrequires pre-registration.
Program Information
ProgramLocations: Please see our Locations Map and Addresses at the back ofthisbrochure.
Therewillbeapictureofabannernextto eachprogramdescriptionidentifyingthe followingprogramtypes:
DROP-IN:TheseprogramsdoNOTrequire registration.Pleasedrop-in!
REGISTER:Theseprogramsrequirepreregistrationaccessiblethroughourwebsite orEventbrite.ca
ONLINE:Theseprogramsrequirepreregistration(sameasabove)butaZoomlink willbeprovidedviaemailpriortothe programstartdate.
Parent Education
Circle of Security® Parenting™
Attimesallparentsfeellostorwithoutaclue aboutwhatourchildmightneedfromus Imaginewhatitmightfeellikeifyouwere abletomakesenseofwhatyourchildwas reallyaskingfromyou The8weekCircleof Security®Parenting™programisbasedon decadesofresearchabouthowsecure parent-childrelationshipscanbesupported andstrengthened
Forparents/caregiverswithchildrenaged 0-6years
Limitedchildcareavailable
Time:12:30-2:30pm
Date:Wednesdays,Jan29-Mar19
Location:CantiroCommunityCentre
Connect Parent Group
Connectisa10weekprogramtosupport parentsofpre-teensandteenswithdifficult behaviouralandemotionalstruggles Each sessionprovidesparentswithanew perspectiveonparent-teenrelationships andadolescentdevelopment
Time:6-8pm
Date:Tuesdays,Jan14-Mar18
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Parenteducationprogramsandservices aimtoequipparentsandcaregiverswith valuableknowledgeaboutchild developmentandeffectiveparenting
Theseevidence-basedprogramssupport parentsinfosteringsafe,responsive,and nurturingenvironmentsfortheirchildren Theprogramsdifferinintensityandlength, cateringtofamilieswithchildrenofallages
Ifagroupparenteducationprogram doesn’tfitintoyourscheduleorisn’tyour preference,pleasecontactustosetup one-on-onesessionswithoneofour facilitators.
780-963-0549
Hanging with my super dad
“Whendadsareinvolved,greatthings happenforkids!”Bringyourchildren,aged fouryearsandolder,foralightmealanda fun“do-together”activity!
Time:6-8pm
Dates:Friday,Feb21
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Welcome to Parenthood
Thefirst12monthsofababy’slifeandyour newlifeareatimeofrapidchange TripleP ForBabyisa7weekprogramforparentsat thetransitiontoparenthoodorwithababy upto12monthsofage.Sessionsexplore positiveparenting,respondingtoyour baby,survivalskills,andpartnersupport. Babiesarewelcometoattendwiththeir parents/caregivers. Thisprogramisforpre-natalandpostnatalparents.
Time:6-8pm
Date:Tuesdays,Feb11-Mar25
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
EarlyChildhood development
play your Way
Weprovidethespaceandsuppliesand parents/caregiversandtheirchildren explorethroughfunactivitycentres designedtoenhancelearningandbuild skills.Theactivitiesintheprogramare developmentallyappropriateforchildren aged2-5years.
Time: 9:30-10:45am
Date: Mondays,Jan6-Mar24 (nogroupFeb17)
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
tick tock time
Throughinteractiverhyme, parents/caregiversandtheirchildrencan learnsongs,fingerplays,simplemovement gamesandstoriestobuildimportant pathwaysinthebrain Thisprogramis offeredinFrench,German,andEnglish For childrenaged0-5yearsandtheir caregivers
English
Time:10:30-11:15am
Date:Tuesdays,Feb4-Mar25
Location:CopperSkySeniorsCommunity
French/English
Time:10:30-11:30am
Date:Wednesdays,Feb5-Mar26
Location:SpruceGrovePublicLibrary
German/English
Time:10:30-11:30am
Date:Thursdays,Jan16-Mar13 (nogrouponFeb6)
Location:StonyPlainLibrary
Dads/Male Caregivers
Time:10:00-10:30am
Date:Saturdays,Feb22-Mar15
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Comeandjoinusaswewalkthrough natureinvariousparkswithintheTriRegion Wewillannouncethelocationthe daybefore Forparents/caregiversand theirchildrenaged0-5years
Time:1:15-2:15pm
Date:Thursdays,Jan16,Feb20,Mar20
Location:TBA
Intellidance
Anenvironmentforindependentmovers andtheircaregiverstoexperiencethejoyof danceandmusictogether.Discoverand exploremovementandmusicconcepts whilegainingbalance,flexibilityand coordination Songs,rhymes,instruments, andsimplechoreographywilladdfunand excitement!Forchildrenaged0-5years $30perchild Adultsarefree
Time:10:15-11:15am
Date:Fridays,Feb21-Mar28
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Comeandjoinusforstories,crafts,playing andlearningaboutnewcultures.This programisforchildrenaged0-5andtheir parents/caregivers.
Time:1-2pm
Date:Mondays,Jan27-Feb10
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Sign and Play
Comeandjoinusforanhourofplaywhere wewillincorporatesignintoeveryday activities.Wewillexplorecommunication, sign,andlanguagethroughactivestorytelling,songsandplay.Thisprogramisfor childrenaged3-5andtheir parents/caregivers.
Time:1-2pm
Date:Thursdays,Feb13and20
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Family Support
Parent and tot
Socializewithotherparentswhileyour childrenplayinacheerful,relaxed environment.Plantomeetupwithfriends ormeetnewonesforyouandyour children!Forchildrenaged0-5yearsand theircaregivers.
Parkland village hall
Time:10-11:30am
Dates:Tuesdays,Jan7-Mar25
St Andrews united church
Time:10-11:30am
Dates:Thursdays,Jan9-Mar27 (NogroupFeb6)
Entwistle Recreation centre
Time:10-11:30am
Dates:Fridays,Jan9,Feb6,Mar6
baby parent and tot (0 - 24 months)
Time:10-11:30am
Dates:Thursdays,Jan9-Mar27
Location:CantiroCommunityCentre
welcome to motherhood
Bringyourinfant(newbornto6monthsold) andjoinotherfirsttimemomsasyou navigatemotherhoodtogether.Eachweek willfocusonadifferenttopic,withtimefor questions,sharing,andsocializing afterward.
Time:10am-noon
Date:Wednesdays,Feb12-Mar26
Location:CantiroCommunityCentre
PostPartum mood disorders support group
Agroupformomsandthosesupporting momswhoareexperiencingpostpartum depressionorothermooddisorders. Childcareisavailable.
Time:10-11:30am
Date:Thursdays,Jan9-Mar27 (NogroupFeb6)
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Health for two
Ifyouarepregnantforthefirsttimeorhave anewbabyupto12monthsoldandare lookingformoreinformationonhavinga healthypregnancy,deliveryandthecare andnutritionofinfants-thisgroupisfor you.Eachweekthereisagrouplunch followedbyalearningsessionwith communityexperts.Pleasecontactusto completeanintakeform.
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Date:Tuesdays,Jan7-Mar25
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
DROP-IN
Strong Families: Transition to adulthood
Forfamilieswhohavequestionsaboutthe transitionfromFSCDtoPDD,Guardianship andAISH.Anoverviewofeachapplication willbepresented,qualifyingfactorsofeach, howtoapply,aswellasinfoonthe additionalformsnecessarytosubmitan applicationTherewillalsobetimeforQ&A
Time:6-7:30pm
Date:Tuesday,Jan14
Location:ParklandSchoolDivision
“I’m Fine”: Pregnancy and Infant loss support group
Sometimeswesaywearefinewhenwe reallyaren't.Youarenotalone.Pleasejoin usforanopportunitytoconnect,shareand healafterthelossofababyduring pregnancyorearlyinfancy. Spouses,partnersorothersupportersare welcometoattendwithyou,butplease registerforallattending.
Thisisasafe,non-judgmentaland welcominggroup.
Time:6:30-8pm
Date:FirstTuesdayofeachmonth
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Family Support
Decreasing explosive behaviours through emotional regulation
This2-partworkshopisdesignedtohelp yousupportyourchildthroughbig emotionsandexplosivebehaviours.Come preparedtothinkcriticallyaboutyour child’stemperament,strengths,emotional andbehaviouralchallenges Youwillhave opportunitiestobrainstormandpractice waystobeasourceofco-regulationfor yourchild Limitedchildcareavailable
Time:9:30-11:30am
Dates:Tuesday,Jan7and14
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
Asafespacetoshareyourchallengesand successes;tolearnaboutADHD,and receiveparentingstrategiesandtoolsto supportyourchildwithADHD
Time:6-7:30pm
Dates:LastWednesdayofeachmonth
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
MovieNightwithDadisafreeeventfor Dads,Step-Dads,Grandpas,Uncles,or otherMaleCaregiversandchildrenaged fourandolder Theeveningincludesa themedsupperandactivitiesrelatedtothe chosenmovie,plusthemovieviewingitself Themovieisalwayskeptasecret(itmakes itsomuchmorefun!)butitwillberatedPG orlower
Time:6-9pm
Date:Fridays,Jan24andMar14
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
ADHD Caregivers support group
Movie night with dad REGISTER
Youth programs
Parkland Village youth Grou
Eachweekthegroupwilllookathowto makehealthylifestylechoicesinafunand engagingenvironment.Youthwill participateinaphysicalactivityanda cookingactivitymeanttosupportlifelong health ForyouthinGrades4-7
Time: 4:30-6pm
Date:Wednesdays,Jan8-Mar26
Location:ParklandVillageHall
Sibshopsareforchildrenwhohavesiblings withadisability,neurodiversity,special health,oradevelopmentalconcern Come andmeetotherSibs!Havefun,laugh,talk aboutthegoodandnot-so-goodpartsof havingasibwithspecialneeds,playsome games,learnsomethingabouttheservices siblingsreceive,andhavefun Lunch provided Forsiblingsages6-14
Time:10am-12:30pm
Dates:Saturdays,Jan25andMar15
Location:FamilyConnectionCentre
ThisprogramfollowstheHealthyTogether evidencebasedprogram,andthewisdom derivedfromCommunityKitchensas naturalgatheringspacestoaddprotective factorsforyouthandtheirfamilies Foryouthingrades6-12
Time: 4-5:30pm
Date: Thursdays,Jan9-Mar27
Location: FamilyConnectionCentre
Youth Community Kitchen REGISTER
sibshop
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 SuccessfulKids&FamiliesResourceNetwork
Comeandjoinusforopenplayand socialization.Thisprogramisfor childrenaged0-5andtheir parents/caregivers.
Location: FamilyConnectionCentre Dates:Tuesdays,Jan7-Mar25 1-3:30pm Saturdays,Feb22-Mar15 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: CantrioCommunityCentre Dates: WednesdaysandThursdays Jan8-Mar27 9:30am-2:30pm
Ages&StagesQuestionnaires®(ASQ®)
providesreliable,accurate developmentalandsocialemotionalscreeningforchildren betweenbirthandage6.Drawing onparents’expertknowledge,ASQ hasbeenspecificallydesignedto pinpointdevelopmentalprogress andcatchdelaysinyoungchildren pavingthewayformeaningful nextstepsinlearning,intervention, ormonitoring.
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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@apfaca albertaparenting.ca
StonyPlainPublicLibrary 521650St,StonyPlain,AB
SpruceGrovePublicLibrary 355Ave,SpruceGrove,AB
CopperSkySeniorsCommunity 100McLaughlinDr,SpruceGrove,AB
