Baby and You:
Parenting or expecting a baby can bring some challenges as well as joys! Come share your journey at our virtual or in-person group. This is a time for meeting other families, sharing of community resources, early learning activities, and topics relating to raising infants. Guest speakers are invited to join us for most sessions to share information about different topics…let us know about any topics that are of interest to you!
Best suited for: pregnant and newly parenting caregivers of infants
Infant Massage:
We invite you and your infant to join us to learn about infant massage. Infant massage is incredibly beneficial to both baby and carer as it encourages bonding, body awareness, promotes relaxation and sleep, and so much more.
Participants will have the opportunity to slow down and connect with their infant in a calm setting and try their hand at massage. There will also be the chance for discussion and connection with other carers who are also parenting an infant.
Best suited for: parents/caregivers & Infants from 1 – 12 months
Bonding Together- Parent and Baby:
Bonding Together: Parent and Baby is for parents who are on the journey of breast/chestfeeding and/or supplementing. We recognize that this looks different for everyone and there are rewards and challenges along the way.
This program provides a nurturing, engaging environment with opportunities for parents to share their knowledge, experiences, challenges and joys with breast/chestfeeding. Parents are encouraged to provide support to one another and naturally build social connections along the way. The facilitators welcome any questions and will share relevant information and resources each week.
This group is facilitated by: an accredited La Leche League Canada Leader, a non-profit organization that provides breast/chestfeeding support, as well as a certified lactation counselor and educator.
Best suited for: Pregnant and parenting caregivers of infants/toddlers who are looking for knowledge, support and encouragement with breast/chestfeeding
Come Play with Me:
Come play with us at our LaPerle location!
We invite you to come and explore different spaces and materials with us! Children will play and learn with activities specifically designed to encourage their early development and to bring on the fun!
Best Suited for: Families of children aged 0-3
Stay N’ Play:
We invite you to come and explore different spaces and materials with us at our Cabrini location! Children will play and learn with activities specifically designed to encourage their early development and to bring on fun!
Best Suited for: Families of children aged 0-6
Baby Sing and Sensory:
The first years of a child’s life are an important time for their development. Spend time bonding with your baby and learn how to stimulate all of their senses with puppets, sensory boards and bags, singing, bubbles, and so much more.
We invite you to come and explore different spaces and materials with us! Children will play and learn with activities specifically designed to encourage their early development and to bring on the fun!
Best Suited for: Parents of children aged 0 – 18 mos.
Rhymes That Bind:
This oral language program promotes positive parent/child interaction. Parents and caregivers will enjoy rhymes, finger plays, songs, simple movement games with their infant/toddlers in a supportive group of peers.
Explore language and literacy development from the comfort of your home!
Best suited for: families with children aged 1-4 years (siblings welcome)
Kids and Dads Growing Together:
Being a Parent is a very worthwhile role and tough to do at the same time!
This group offers space and time to play with your child(ren). There will also be time for a Dads sharing group that will support a view of fathering where we;
- Listen to peer’s stories
- Are self-paced
- Take turns discussing different topics
- Recognize each other as vulnerable and strong
Join us Saturday mornings for 6 sessions to look at the influences on our fathering, the balance of looking after ourselves and our families, child development, voicing the fathering role and much more.
*Anyone in a fathering role welcome*
Best suited for: Dads of children aged 0 – 6
The following programs (if offered currently) can be found on our calendar
Centre For Family Literacy-
- Rhymes That Bind-
- PJ Rhymes That Bind
- Family Book Club
Edmonton Public Library-
- Sing, Sign, Laugh, and Learn
City West
- Parent and Caregiver Education Sessions
Catholic Social Services
- Parenting in Two Cultures
Willowby Community League
West Jasper Sherwood Community League