Technology is changing rapidly; our children are often more internet savvy than we are. It is hard to keep up, and even harder to set limits with screen time, and internet access. Join us as we explore what it's like to parent in this digital world - what actually happens to our brains when we are on our screens, how to set screen-time limits effectively, and how to turn technology into a positive parenting tool.
The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how parent-child relationships can be supported & strengthened.
In this 8-week series, we will explore how to
understand your child's emotional needs
help them manage their emotions
strengthen their self esteem
honour your innate wisdom & desire for your child to be secure
Life in the first weeks, months, and years of a new child can be full of joy, fears, excitement, and sadness with the ever-changing development in early childhood.
Join us in this interactive 6-week series as we explore how we can adapt to this exciting time and expand our understanding of the unique challenges that our little ones face.
Topics include
*Creating healthy attachment bonds
*Understanding temperament
*Learning about brain development and play
*Building emotional regulation
*Setting limits
*Developing healthy sleep and food skills
Workshop: Tuning into Temperament: Monday May 30th @ 10am
Every child has their own unique temperament. Learning how to tune into our child’s personality helps us to work with their specific traits and strengths, rather than in opposition to them. How do we support our “spirited and active” children with organizing their feelings? How do we create a sense of safety for our “cautious” little ones in new situations? Join us as we learn how our personality interplays with that of our child’s, and explore strategies in supporting their unique way of being.
As parents and guardians, we can worry about keeping our children safe - whether that's from scrapes and bruises or hurt feelings. But what about protection from unsafe relationships and abuse? Body safety education can play a role in empowering children with preventative skills. We can teach our little ones to seek help or self-advocate if they feel unsafe or experience abuse.
In this foundational workshop, we will learn how to begin or continue practicing healthy boundaries, consent, and body safety. We will cover how adults can model safe relationships, pass along healthy body messages, and teach bodily autonomy. In this way, parents and guardians can create a home environment where there is an understanding of consent and a respect for the boundaries of self and others.
Join us as we explore how to navigate tantrums, meltdowns and outbursts, and how we can stay connected to our little ones through their big feelings. Together we will learn why children have tantrums, what is taking place developmentally, what happens in the brain, and what are they communicating through their behaviour. We will look at practical strategies of how to provide connection and support for our children (and for ourselves) during these challenging moments.
Whether it's leaving the playground or adjusting to new family dynamics, all change is big for a little one. Join us in our free virtual workshop in which we'll explore how best to support our children through day-to-day transitions and bigger changes.
Join us as we explore the challenges and joys of parenting toddlers & preschoolers. This group is tailored to needs of participants & will also cover healthy child development, attachment styles, brain development & emotional regulation.
The Circle of Security ParentingTM program is based on decades of research about parent-child relationships. We will learn about our child's emotional needs, how to enhance safety & security in our relationship with our child, how to support their self-esteem, & explore challenges that we may face as parents/caregivers.
BC Council for Families developed My Tween & Me to provide parents & caregivers with the knowledge, tools & support they need during their child's transition to adolescence. We will explore how families can strengthen their relationships with their tweens (7-12 yrs old), enrich their parenting experience, practice effective communication & guidance strategies, & prepare their children for the teen years.
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