#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta, T6X 2E8 780.413.4521 info@familyfutures.ca
#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta, T6X 2E8 780.413.4521 info@familyfutures.ca
Parent and Caregiver Education programs help caregivers increase their skills and confidence in providing a nurturing environment for their children. Limited child minding is provided for those programs where it is noted in their descriptions.
If you need any additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 780-413-4521. We have created some online programs, services and support options. These are on each program page, the At-Home Family Fun page, and our YouTube channel.
For caregivers of children ages Birth–5 years | Do you ever feel you do not understand why your child is behaving in a challenging way and you are unsure of what to do? The Circle of Security Parenting Program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This program will teach caregivers how to better understand their child’s emotional needs and to learn how best to manage difficult emotions.
For caregivers of children and youth birth-18 years | Parenting can be an emotional roller coaster. At times it is full of joy and love and other times it can be scary, frustrating, and overwhelming. Sometimes you may feel anger as a parent—which is normal. But how you express and manage your anger is the key. This program is designed to support caregivers in understanding how anger is affecting their life and identify anger triggers. A variety of anger management strategies are examined, to find healthy ways to express anger, and develop personal self care techniques.
Explore strategies to build a solid financial plan and set yourself up for financial success. Learn about the financial planning pyramid, wills, and power of attorney.
Learn about investment options and their value to you and your family; whether it is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan, Tax Free Savings Account, Registered Educational Savings Plan, a Registered Disability Savings Plan or others. Budgeting, and the effect it has on household income will also be discussed.
What affects mortgage rates, what options are available, and how to decide what is best? These questions and more are answered by a mortgage broker who will discuss mortgage options. A question-and-answer period will explore facts and myths.
Whether you are in the sandwich generation or looking toward your own retirement, join us for a discussion around the financial issues surrounding the retirement stage. The Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and Guaranteed Income Supplement will be discussed.
For Moms and Caregivers Prenatal to 2 months post-natal | Health for Two is a free program for pregnant women who need extra support to have a healthy pregnancy. Information and support is provided on a variety of health topics related to pregnancy and infant care, in a safe and welcoming environment. You can also receive resources such as prenatal vitamins, milk coupons, and bus tickets to get to prenatal appointments. The program is co-facilitated in partnership with Alberta Health Services. No child minding provided but parents are welcome to bring their children to this program.
For mothers of babies ages Birth–6 months | If you are a new mom, looking for an opportunity to connect with other new moms, this program is for you! Topics related to motherhood, health, child development, and relationships and babies will be discussed. This program is in partnership with Alberta Health Services. This program offers facilitated discussions in a safe, relaxed, and supportive learning environment. Please bring a blanket to place your baby on during the program.
For parents of children ages 2–6 years | All children will experience stress and anxiety at times throughout their lives. The Kids Have Stress Too program developed by the Psychology Foundation of Canada is designed to give caregivers the tools they need to understand children’s stress and promote the development of effective stress management skills and resiliency from a young age. Participants will leave this program with practical child-friendly stress management strategies that can be introduced immediately to positively impact children’s social and emotional development.
For caregivers of children age 13-18 years | Have you ever wondered why your teen makes certain choices or behaves a certain way? Come join us to learn about the adolescent brain and how to best support your teen through these important developmental years.
For mothers of babies ages Birth–1 year | Motherhood is not as easy as it can seem! Whether it is your first or fifth child, the postpartum period can be challenging. If you are experiencing signs of postpartum depression/anxiety, are having a hard time adjusting, or just want to be around other moms going through similar challenges, Managing Motherhood could be a good fit. This program will be co-facilitated by Family Futures Resource Network and Alberta Health Services. We will discuss topics such as relationships, communication, bonding with your baby, self-care, and much more. Please bring a blanket to place your baby on during the program.
Coffee, tea, snacks and limited child minding will be available onsite.
Caregivers and their children up to 5 years | The foundation for a healthy brain is “built” during the first 2000 days of a child’s life. Caregivers are invited to explore how relationships, play and everyday experiences positively impact a child’s development. This informal conversation café brings people together to share experiences, local resources, and the newest research about the early years. Bring a blanket to place your baby on during the program. Child minding is available for this group.
For caregivers of children ages 2–18 years | Positive Discipline teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults. This approach works from the premise that the key to positive discipline is not punishment, but mutual respect. Come discover concrete tools to support learning in a variety of areas such as bridge communication gaps, defuse power struggles, enforce the message of love, build on strengths – not weaknesses, win cooperation at home, and meet the special challenge of teenage misbehavior.
For parents of children ages Birth-12 years | Positive Indigenous Parenting prepares our Indigenous parents to use a culturally specific approach within family raising dynamics. The materials presented during these 4 sessions draw on the strengths of historic First Nations child-rearing practices, traditional values with contemporary skills using teaching through stories, cradleboards, focusing on the importance of maintaining harmony in everyday relationships, lessons in nature, everyday discipline values interwoven with skill development, and continually modelling the use of praise. Join us for family relationship building. These sessions are being offered by the Red Road Indigenous West Pte Oyate, in partnership with Family Futures Resource Network.
Limited child minding will be available for children 13 months and older. Please call 780-413-4521 to arrange this.
For expectant caregivers | Are you anticipating the birth of a baby? Join this social and informative prenatal group for expectant caregivers to discuss and learn about prenatal attachment and bonding, mental and physical health, birth choices, postpartum preparation and much more. This is a great place to connect with other caregivers and talk about things that are important to you during this time.
For male caregivers and children ages 4–10 years | Super Dads Super Kids is an interactive, play-based program for male caregivers and the children they are raising. Child development, communication, emotional health, positive discipline, activity and nutrition and work-life balance are explored.
For parents of children ages 2–12 years | For every parent who ever wondered: “Why does my child do that?” This seminar helps you understand the reasons kids do what they do, so you can guide their behaviour – and encourage more of the behaviour you like and less of the behaviour you do not like.
Family Futures Resource Network provides information, education and support to individuals, parents and families. We are the only family resource centre in south Edmonton, that offers this range of services and programs. We are a network of programming sites embedded within the communities we serve.
780.413.4521
#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta T6X 2E8
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00am–4:30pm
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