Past Events

Circle of Security Workshop Starting Monday October 21, 9:30- 11:30 for 8 weeks, Information Children, YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral, and Burnaby Family Life will be starting the evidence based Circle of Security  attachment parenting program. This COS series will be held together with our partner organization Burnaby Family Life at Pioneer Community resource Centre (5th Floor), 4535 Kingsway, Burnaby FREE with Childminding (18 months and above) Space Limited You will learn how to : better understand your child(ren)’s emotional…

The First Months, the First Year The first months and year of parenting can be an exciting and wondrous time, but it can also be a time when parents feel overwhelmed, exhausted and isolated while juggling many emotions. Come and meet other like-minded parents, have FUN, and enjoy meaningful conversations based on topics such as understanding your emotions, setting realistic expectations, parenting tips, self-care, sleep, parenting roles and more. Pre-registration required.  This is a  funded series - no charge. Some…

Circle of Security Workshop This COS series will be held together with our partner organization Parent Support Services.Starting Tuesday January 14th we will meet Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30 for 8 sessions until March 3, 2019 FREE with Childminding (18 months and above) Space Limited A secure attachment between child and caregiver is critical to a child’s current and future well being. Research shows that secure children have: Increased empathy, Greater self esteem, Better relationships with parents and peers, enter school more…

In this interactive series, the focus is on understanding the unique challenges parents of children under age 5 encounter as their children move through the toddler and preschool years. Topics include but are not limited to: effective communication, the link between behaviour and temperament,  the link between brain development and behavior, understanding child development, having appropriate behavioral expectations, the importance of connection, and responding to children’s misbehaviour in ways that promote growth and self regulation. Responding to strong emotions, coping…

Starting Monday April 20th we will meet Monday  mornings 10:00-11:45 for 8 sessions until June 15th. With the latest COVID 19 updates we will be offering this using Zoom technology. Simple to use and we can certainly walk you through the process. A secure attachment between child and caregiver is critical to a child’s current and future well being. Research shows that secure children have: Increased empathy, Greater self esteem, Better relationships with parents and peers, enter school more ready…

Parenting in uncertain times.....in this interactive series, using ZOOM, we will  focus  on understanding the unique challenges parents of children under age 5 encounter as their children move through the toddler and preschool years. Topics include but are not limited to: effective communication, the link between behaviour and temperament, understanding child development, having appropriate behavioral expectations, the importance of connection, understanding emotions  and responding to children’s misbehaviour in ways that promote growth and self regulation. Responding to strong emotions, coping…

Information Children and Burnaby Neighbourhood House will be offering the Stress Busters online workshop for all families.   ·         Are you feeling overwhelmed, agitated, isolated? ·         Are you experiencing and increase in both parent and child meltdowns and tantrums? ·         Do you have worries of leaving the house, staying safe and going to the playground or park? ·         Are you finding it difficult to balance your self-care and "me time" with the demands of your children?   With summer beginning and two more months without school, we would…