February 2019
Circle of Security – MCFD (Halifax st)
MCFD office - Child and Youth Mental Health services, 4430 Halifax street, Burnaby Questions - Call 778-782-3548 At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Using…
Find out more »April 2019
Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers
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, 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 with separation anxiety, teaching and modelling social…
Find out more »May 2019
Circle of Security Workshop
Starting May 9th for 8 weeks, Information Children and New West Family Place will be starting the acclaimed Circle of Security program. Please contact New West Family Place: Call (604) 520-3666
Find out more »Heart Matters and Celebration
Come and celebrate 40 years of Information Children supporting the families of Burnaby and the Greater Vancouver Region. We are thrilled to have Patti Drobot presenting: "Heart Matters; Safe-guarding children in today’s world" In this presentation parents and professionals will learn why the relationship with our children is the most important factor in their development, and how adults can deepen their attachments with the children in their care. We will cover why children need to keep soft hearts and…
Find out more »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 conversations based on topics such as understanding your emotions, setting realistic expectations, parenting tips, self-care, sleep, parenting roles and more. Pre-registration required. Some Child care spots available. Mondays, May 27 to June 17 (4 sessions) Bob Prittie Library…
Find out more »June 2019
AGM
Come and join us for our AGM with special guest speaker, Randeep St Jacques from Clutterless Living, who will be speaking about Marie Kondo's KonMari Method for Families. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 10:30 -12:30 pm McGill Library 4595 Albert St. Burnaby, BC V5C 2G6 Agenda: Arrival, Registration Presentation/short Q & A with Randeep St Jacques AGM Please contact us to reserve a child- care spot for children 18 months and older: 778-782-3548 or Email: info@informationchildren.com Drop-ins welcome, space permitting.…
Find out more »October 2019
Parenting in the Middle Years (6-12yrs)
Parenting in the Middle Years (6-12 years) This is a supportive and educational series for parents of children ages 6 to 12 years. Understanding middle childhood development, encouraging social-emotional competency, responding to school and family life challenges, fostering positive peer relationships, communicating effectively, understanding temperament, and technology guidelines, and strategies for effective, positive discipline in the middle years will be covered. The goal of this series is to provide parents with a forum to learn, to share and to…
Find out more »Circle of Security
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…
Find out more »The First Months, The First Year
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…
Find out more »January 2020
Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers
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…
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