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PARENT EDUCATION
All Early Childhood programs and drop-ins are for children 0-6 years of age (who are not in Grade 1).
PROGRAMS: (click on titles for more info and unless otherwise indicated all programs are held at the main site)
- Caring Families
- This is a parenting and personal development program. Parents and their children (birth - 6 years old) attend the program together. Lunch and snack are provided.
Caring Families is a 12 week program.
Families attend the program 2 full days each week (9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Click here to view the program poster.
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Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting February 28 to May 16, from 9am to 3pm.
To register or for more info please call 780-478-5396.
- Parenting can be very stressful. The Caring Families program embraces the belief that each parent and child has strengths. They can use these strengths to build healthy families. The program provides families with opportunities to learn new skills as well as build on skills they have already. All of this happens in a safe and supportive environment.
Parents and children spend part of the day doing activities in the playrooms together. Parents use this time to bond with their children and observe their development. Parents also have opportunities to practice their new skills with their children. Programming staff can provide support to families as needed.
Parents also spend part of the day in a group. These group times are just for the parents. Early Childhood staff care for the children while the parents are in their group. Parents spend these times doing different learning activities together.
There is a little bit of personal time during the day too. Parents can use this time in different ways. They can have some one-on-one time with a staff member to discuss any parenting concerns, have more playtime with their kids, use the time to relax or visit with other parents.
Nobody's Perfect
Nobody’s Perfect is a 6 session, weekly group that covers the basics of parenting a young child (birth -3 years of age). This group is great for expecting or first time parents.
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- Tuesdays starting January 17 to February 21, from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Thursdays starting March 8 to April 11 from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Mondays starting February 27 to April 2, from 1 to 3pm at KARA-Too (#108, 5606-134A Ave.)
To register or for more info please call 780-478-5396.
Topics include:
• Tips for solving common behaviour problems
• What your child’s body needs to grow and be healthy
• Helping children to think and learn through play
• Dealing with parenting challenges (stress, being a single parent or blended family, depression, etc.)
• Keeping children safe.
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen - Don’t want to nag or yell? Learn and practice some great communication and discipline skills in this group. These skills can help you guide your child’s behaviour in ways that leave both you and your child feeling good. They can also help you to build your child’s independence and self-esteem.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen is a weekly group that is six sessions long. The group is for parents of children 3 years of age and up. Each week the group watches a video that shows how to use the different skills and spends time discussing and practicing them.
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- Tuesdays starting January 17 to February 21, from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Mondays starting February 27 to April 2, from 1 to 3pm at KARA-Too (#108, 5606-134A Ave.)
Wednesdays starting March 7 to April 11, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Beverly Daycare Society (11809-48 St.)
To register or for more info please call 780-478-5396.
Topics covered include:
- Dealing with Children's Feelings - how children’s feelings affect their behaviour - how to help children understand and name their feelings – how to talk to children in ways that help them to deal with their feelings effectively
- Engaging Cooperation – ways to encourage children to cooperate with you
- Alternatives to Punishment – dealing with children’s misbehaviour in positive ways
- Encouraging Independence – helping children learn new things and practice their skills - talking to children in ways that encourage them to think for themselves - helping children to develop their problem - solving skills – teaching children to be responsible
- Praise – how to talk in ways that build children’s self-esteem and confidence, building a positive and respectful relationship between parent and child
- Freeing Children from Playing Roles – how labels (e.g. “smart one”, “lazy”, “the athlete in the family”) affect children – helping children to see options and possibilities when making choices about what to do – encouraging children to pursue their hopes and dreams
Be A Great Dad - A 5 week workshop created with Dads, by Dads, for Dads! Learn "5 Things Great Dads Do", explore the importance of role-modeling, communication, positive discipline, and what "quality time" means to you and your family.
Click here to view the program poster.
- Wednesdays starting January 18 to February 15, from 6 to 8:30pm.
Wednesdays starting March 7 to April 4, from 6 to 8:30pm.
Wednesdays starting May 16 to June 13, from 6 to 8:30pm at
Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre (9516-114 Ave.)
To register or for more info please call 780-478-5396.
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) - This program is an initiative of the Parenting & Family Support Centre at the University of Queensland (Australia), and is available at all Parent Link Centres in Edmonton and surrounding areas. The goal of Triple P is to increase the parental skills and confidence in managing common behavior problems, reducing the parent's use of negative or harsh punishment as a method of discipline, improve the parent's communication skills with their child and reducing the parent's stress associated with raising their children.
Click here to view the program poster.
Triple P Group is being offered on Mondays starting April 23 to June 25, from 1 to 3pm.
To register or for more info please call 780-478-5396.
- Triple P is a multi-level system of family intervention for parents of children (or teens), who have or are at risk of developing behavior problems. An early intervention program which aims to promote positive, caring relationships between parents and their children, and to assist parents to develop effective management strategies for dealing with a variety of childhood behavior problems and common developmental issues.
- Triple P - Seminars: This is a series of three information sessions. There is a series for parents of children 3-12 years old. You may attend one or all of the sessions. Parenting is not an easy job, and the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) seminars offer you some suggestions and ideas to make parenting just a bit easier.
Seminar topics include:
- Power of Positive Parenting
- Raising Resilient Children
- Raising Confident Competent Children
- Triple P - One on One: Trained Triple P facilitators are available to meet with parents who would like help dealing with a specific concern they may have about their child’s behaviour. During these meetings, the facilitator takes the parents through the steps needed to create their very own parenting plan.
- Triple P Group: This is a group for parents who want to learn more about positive ways of raising children. Parents also learn how to problem solve and create a plan for dealing with children’s misbehaviour. There is a group for parents of children 3-12 years old. The group ends with a celebration of each other’s learning and successes. Please note: participants in the group are expected to complete “homework” tasks that give them a chance to practice what they are learning.
- If you or anyone you know is interested in knowing how Triple P can enhance your parenting skill call
780-478-5396 or check out Triple P's website by clicking here, or to find a Parent Link Centre near you click here.
COPEing with Toddler Behaviour - This is a group for parents of toddlers (12-36 months old). Parents will explore how their parenting style, the relationship they have with their child, and their child's personality can all shape their toddler's behaviour. Parents will also explore ideas to prevent challenging situations from happening and ways to respond to challenging toddler behaviours. Group members will view videos of common parenting challenges then spend time having problem solving discussions and doing skill building exercises together. Please note: parents are expected to complete “homework” tasks that give them a chance to practice what they are learning.
- For more info please call 780-478-5396.
Parenting in Two Cultures- This is a group for parents of children 0 - 6 years who are new to Canada. Participants with limited English are welcome. Parents and children attend together. This group includes time for parent-child activities. Parents also spend time discussing what it is like to raise children in the countries that they have come from and in Canada. The group leader shares information about the positive parenting strategies that are used in Canada with participants. Parents also support each other as they seek to find a way to parent in Canada without losing the traditions and culture that they value. A children's program is provided during the parent group time. Please call to register!
Click here to view the program poster.
- Thursdays starting February 16 to April 19, from 9:30am to 1pm at
KARA-Too (#108, 5606-134A Ave.)
To register or for more info please call 780-478-5396.
SERVICES:
- Parent Resource Library
- A resource library filled with current parenting literature, videos and child development resources is available. A TV/VCR/DVD is available to access visual materials. In addition, a computer with internet access is available for parents to utilize information on the Internet related to parenting and raising children.
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Resource material such as: Parenting Discipline, Just for Dads, Grief & Death, Prenatal & Postnatal, Parenting through Age Groups, Nutrition, Children's Activity Books, Children's Health, Infant & Toddlers, Personal Growth, Child Development, Sexuality, Single Parenting, Divorce, Blending Families, Children's Disabilities, Children's Mental Health, and General Parenting.
- Membership to KARA's Resource Library is free.
- For hours of operation please call 780-478-5396.
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