Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
THINGS TO DO FEB 24-MAR 31
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (AGES 3-5, PARENTED) Come play and explore the interactive activities to promote your child’s cognitive, social/emotional and physical development. This is a great opportunity for your preschoolers to develop preschool and kindergarten readiness skills.
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (DROP-IN, IN PERSON) TODDLERS IN TOW (WALKING-36MOS, PARENTED) At this high energy group, parents and toddlers enjoy simple crafts, sensory tables and all kinds of toys! At the end of each group, families wind down with rhymes and singing. Date
Time
Location
Mondays
9:30-10:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BABY STEPS (PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED) Join us and connect with parents while babies explore new activities, songs and interact with other babies. Date
Time
Location
Tuesdays
9:30-11am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
GRANDPARENTS GROUP (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Are you a grandparent with grandchildren ages birth-6 years old? Then this program is for you! Join us to play, visit, share information and connect with other grandparents in your community! Date
Time
Location
Wednesdays
9:3010:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
BEAUPRE COUNRY CONNECTIONS (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) Join us for a play-based program with a country twist! You’ll enjoy riding toys, crafts, and an interactive circle time.
Date
Time
Location
Thursdays
9:3010:45am
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
PARENT/GUARDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Zoom link will be sent out at the time of registration. COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator and a registered AHS Dietician to connect with other parents on the topics of pregnancy, nutrition, labour and birth, breastfeeding and feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care transition to parenthood and early parenting. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Mar 10 & 24
9:30-11am
Zoom link sent to registered email
DISCUSSION GROUP: MANAGING FIGHTING AND AGGRESSION (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner online for practical information and strategies to help your child manage fighting and aggression. Suitable for parents with children ages 3-5. Date
Time
Watch
Tue Mar 8
1:30-3:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
DISCUSSION GROUP: HASSEL FREE MEALTIME (REGISTERED, VIRTUAL) Join an accredited Triple P practitioner online for practical information and strategies around mealtimes. Suitable for parents with children ages 3-5.
Date
Time
Location
Date
Time
Watch
Wed Mar 16
10-11:30am
Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd.
Tue Mar 22
1:30-3:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
LIL’ EXPLORERS (AGES BIRTH-6, PARENTED) If you are a parent of a child with a disability then this program is for you! Join us to play, visit, share information and connect with other families on a similar journey. This is a safe and fun setting outside the home for you, your aide, OT, PT, SLP or psychologist. Date
Time
Location
Wednesdays
1:302:45pm
Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W
MENTAL HEALTH TIP There is no right or wrong way to build self-esteem. Your inner compass will help to guide you. You can start by talking kindly to yourself and trusing yourself.
FCSS: 403-851-2250 FRN: 403-851-2265 cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
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