THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | JULY 8-22 BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5) STAY AND PLAY KITS These kits simplify your fun at-home activities. Kits are delivered to your door and include all the instructions and supplies for crafts and games. One kit per family. Register at cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide. BOOKWORMS AND SONGBIRDS Join us for a virtual story time followed by fun and interactive songs. Book of the week will be posted on fb.com/cochraneFRN Watch
COCHRANE PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP Join an AHS childbirth educator and connect with other parents on a wide variety of pregnancy, birth, infant care and parenthood topics. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jul 9
1-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
Thu Jul 23
1-2:30pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
INFANT MASSAGE Learn massage strokes and how they benefit your baby physically, emotionally and psychologically. Open to parents with babies from four weeks old to not yet crawling. No prior skills required.
Date
Time
Wed Jul 8
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
Date
Time
Watch
Wed Jul 15
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
Tue Jul 15
2-3pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
Wed Jul 22
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (zoom password: 6Ckcz4) Tune in for storytime fun and songs to get your little ones moving and grooving! Register for bi-weekly craft session* cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jul 9
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81377599648
*Thu Jul 16
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81377599648
Thu Jul 23
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81377599648
YOGARILLA (zoom password: 4jEife) Join Amanda for some namaste and chill! This session incorporates fun poses for children, increasing their body awareness and providing them with tools for self-regulation. Date
Time
Watch
Thu Jul 23
1:30-2pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84666036114
SCAVENGER HUNT Head outdoors and have fun exploring local parks and open spaces! Find the items on the list we email. Go whenever is best for your family! Activity is not monitored or facilitated by staff. Date
Time
Watch
Tue Jul 14
1:30-2:30pm Register by noon Mon; list sent by email
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide TRIPLE P TALKS Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies on a variety of parenting topics!
PARENT COFFEE AND CONNECT Join other parents and caregivers for conversation and connection. A family support worker helps guide conversation and answer questions. Date
Time
Watch
Tue Jul 21
2-3pm
Zoom link sent to registered email
ARTS AND CULTURE NEW: all classes are FREE. Online drop-ins welcome with registration. Register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide NEW: LET’S BUILD TINY BOATS THAT FLOAT TOGETHER (AGES 6-11) Build fun tiny boats from simple colourful clay, nature and recycling. Develop skills while you work on your project between classes. Date
Time
Wed Jul 8-29
11am-12pm
WE’LL BUILD 3-D ART TOGETHER (AGES 6-11) Sculpt fun creatures from simple colourful clay, nature and recycling. Develop skills while you work on your project between classes. Date
Time
Wed Jul 8-29
2-3pm
WE’LL DRAW TOGETHER (AGES 8-12) Design characters and animals such as wildlife and pets while learning comic book drawing techniques and realistic drawing skills. Date
Time
Thu Jul 9-23
11am-12pm OR 2-3pm
WE’LL CREATE ART TOGETHER (AGES 6-11) A variety of art materials used in art projects will build on skills and enjoyment of the arts.
Date
Time
Watch
Tue Jul 7
10-10:30am
Topic: Potty training (toddlers) Zoom link sent to registered email
Tue Jul 14
10-10:30am
Topic: Fears (school-aged) Zoom link sent to registered email
Tue Jul 21
10-10:30am
Topic: Tantrums (toddlers) Zoom link sent to registered email
MENTAL HEALTH TIP
Tue Jul 28
10-10:30am
Topic: Fighting and aggression (preschool aged) Zoom link sent to registered email
Having a routine can help ease anxiety. Keep bedtime and wake up time consistent. Keep up with personal hygiene. Exercise regularly, schedule work time and rest time. Don’t forget to have fun!
Date
Time
Fri Jul 10-24
11am-12pm OR 2-3pm