Cochrane Program & Activity Guide

FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 0-6YRS, BUT OPEN TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, PARENTED, DROP IN)

Join the Family Resource Network and Cochrane Public Library at parks in Cochrane for a fun-filled morning! You and your child will enjoy activities while connecting to the many resources we have to offer! In the event of inclement weather or if the smoke index reaches 7 or higher, program will be moved to the FRN at 127 First Avenue W.

Date Time Location

Tue July 2 10 - 11:30am Fireside School, 12 Fireside Pkwy

Thu July 4 10 - 11:30am École Notre-Dame des Vallées, 132 Quigley Dr

Tue July 9 10 - 11:30am Heartland Appaloosa Playground, Appaloosa Gardens

Thu July 11 10 - 11:30am Bow Ridge Playground, 124 Bow Ridge Cres.

Tue, July 16 10 - 11:30am Sunset Pond, 5 Sunvalley Rd.

Thu July 18 10 - 11:30am Riviera Park Playground, 110 Riviera Way

Tue July 23 10 - 11:30am William Camden Park, 207 Glenpatrick Dr.

Thu July 25 10 - 11:30am Fireside Circle Playground, Fireside Blvd.

Tue July 30 10 - 11:30am Heartland Park Horseshoe Cres., 139 Clydesdale Way

WEE-ALL (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP IN)

A fun filled group with play, crafts, stories and songs.

Date Time Location

Tue July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 1:302:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.

BABY STEPS (AGES PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED, DROP IN)

Connect with other parents while babies explore new activities, songs and interact with other babies!

Date Time Location

Thu July 4, 11, 18 & 25 1 - 2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.

TODDLERS IN TOW (AGES WALKING-36MOS, PARENTED, DROP IN)

At this high-energy group, parents and toddlers enjoy simple crafts, sensory tables and all kinds of toys! At the end of each session, families wind down with rhymes and singing.

Date Time Location

Mon July 8, 15, 22 & 29 9:3010:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.

THINGS

PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Register by noon the last business day before the session: www.cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide REGISTERED, IN-PERSON unless stated otherwise. Child minding available for certain programs, while space lasts. Call 403-851-2265 to book.

YOGA & CONNECTION

Enjoy a yoga class with your baby for a mindful and safe way to get back into movement, while your little ones join in. We will end the class with some open discussion on parenting topics. For parents and babies, newborn to crawling.

Date Time Location

Fri July 5, 12 & 19 1:302:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES (AHS) PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (DROP-IN, IN-PERSON)

Join an AHS Childbirth Educator and Registered Dietitian while connecting with other parents. Topics include pregnancy, nutrition, labour, birth, infant feeding/sleep/care and transition to parenthood. Pregnant or parenting up to 6 mos.

Date Time Location

Wed July 10 & 24 10 - 11:30am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.

TRIPLE P TIP TALK: LEARNING TO USE THE TOILET

Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner for practical information and strategies on how to start toilet training with your toddler. For parents with children 1-5yrs.

Date Time Location

Mon July 22 1:30 - 3pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.

TRIPLE P SEMINAR: RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN

This seminar provides parents with strategies to help their children recognize, accept and express feelings, develop coping skills, encourage a positive outlook and adopt a healthy self-esteem. For parents with children 2-10yrs.

Date Time Location

Wed July 24 1:30 - 3pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.

TRIPLE P TIP TALK: RUDENESS AND DISRESPECT

An accredited Triple P Practitioner will provide practical information and strategies on how to manage rude and disrespectful behaviour and develop positive relationships with your teenager. For parents with teenagers 12-17yrs.

Date Time Location

Mon July 29 1:30 - 3pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.

MOMS’ NIGHT OUT: KNITTING

Join us and try a new hobby or pick up an old skill. All supplies included. Moms only please!

Date Time Location

Tue July 30 5 - 7pm Cochrane Historic Ranche, 20 Bow Valley Trail

COLT IS HERE FOR YOU!

Download Ride COLT, Cochrane’s official on-demand transit app, create your profile, and now you’re ready to book your ride! ridecolt.ca | 403-851-5995

THINGS TO DO COCHRANE.CA/PROGRAMGUIDE

AGES & STAGES

Curious about your child’s age-related progress? Let your child connect with other children while you meet with a Family Support Worker to complete an ASQ screening and ask any questions you may have about your child’s development. For parents with children 0-6yrs.

Date Time Location

Wed July 31 1:30 - 3pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.