Infant Nutrition and Making Baby Food You ‘n Me Play This is a structured DROP-IN playgroup for preschool aged children and their parents. Come anytime. Activities will include stories, songs, crafts, and play. Everyone is welcome. This interactive workshop is offered in partnership with Alberta Health Services. Parents receive information on infant nutrition, hands on experience in making your own baby food and an opportunity for open discussion on feeding your baby. Starting Mondays, January 5, 2015 10-11:30 am Monday, January 26, 2015 1:30 – 3:00pm Monday, March 16, 2015; 1:30 – 3:00 pm At the Lacombe Parent Link Centre Wednesday Stay and Play For more information or to register call Free, unstructured play for parents and young children up to age 6 years Drop-in anytime Wednesday mornings, starting at 9:30 am on January 7, 2015 Playtime will include “circle time” and some gross motor activities. Sometimes the parachute even comes out. Come play on a Friday evening... FRIDAY FUN After a week of work, come with your family to the centre to play and enjoy the company of other families. Feel free to bring along a light supper to eat when you take a break. Fridays, January 16, 30, February 6, 20, and March 6 5:30 – 7:30 pm Saturday Stay and Play Drop-in playtime for parents and children of all ages Enjoy active play together in the Parent Link Playroom Two Saturdays per month from 10 am – noon January 10, 24, February 14, 28, and March 14, 28 Lacombe Community Health Centre 403‐782‐3218 Triple P Seminarsattend one or attend them all The Power of Positive Parenting We will explore each of the 5 Steps to Positive Parenting and learn how you can apply them to your family. Ages and Stages Questionnaires Do you think your child has as many words as other toddlers his age? Do you think your child walks, runs, and climbs like other children? Are you wondering about your baby’s development? Please come to the Lacombe Parent Link Centre and pick up a questionnaire. LACOMBE PARENT LINK CENTRE Programs January –March 2015 Helping you with your most challenging role… being a parent. The Ages & Stages Developmental Questionnaire: *taps into a parent’s knowledge *can be completed at home *is play based By completing the questionnaire, and talking to Parent Link Staff, you will have a snapshot of your child’s progress. Monday, January 26, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Raising Confident, Competent Children Parents will be introduced to six core building blocks to assist children to develop social, interpersonal and intellectual competence. Monday, February 2, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Raising Resilient Children This seminar will introduce parents to building blocks for children to manage their feelings and become resilient in dealing with life stresses. Monday, February 9, 6:30 – 8:00 pm LOCATION: Lacombe Parent Link Centre Please phone 403-782-4686 for more information. To register for a program or for more information regarding the Lacombe Parent Link Centre please contact: (403) 782–4686 or Lacombe FCSS (403) 782-6637 Lacombe Parent Link Centre Lacombe Memorial Centre Upstairs, Kinsmen Room 5214-50th Ave, Lacombe, AB 403-782-4686 Visit our website in March 2015 to check out our new programming: www.centralparklandparentlink.ca Bustin’ Loose With Mother Goose Join parents and children (0-2 ½ years) in a fun interactive group which focuses on rhymes, stories and songs. Snacks will be provided. Pre-registration required by phoning 403-782-4686 8 Tuesdays, January 20 – March 10, 2015 9:30 – 10:15am Toddler Time Are you dealing with tantrums? Do you wonder about speech development? The toddler years are filled with rapid changes. While your child receives wonderful care, you are invited to join other parents of toddlers and get to know them as you talk about common experiences in parenting toddlers. We will have guest speakers and a different topic to discuss each week. 10 Thursdays, January 22 – March 26, 2015 10 -11:30 am CHILD CARE PROVIDED Registration required by phoning 403-782-4686. Ever Active Kids Ever active kids program is a physical activity program that includes information about physical literacy and fundamental movement skills. It’s a program that gets kids interested in being physically active by having fun, trying new activities and learning new skills.This is a fun, parent-child physical activity program. For children aged 2+ and their caregivers. 6 Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2 and 9 (no class Feb 19) 3:45 – 4:15 Registration required by phoning 403-782-4686. Lacombe Parent Link Centre Baby Bits Are you a mom for the first time? Is your baby between the ages of 0 – 12 months? Gather with other parents of small babies to share thoughts and feelings on being a new parent. Tuesdays starting January 13, 2015; 2:00 – 3:30 pm Please phone 403-782-4686 to register Move and Groove Join us for 6 weeks of musical movement with your child. This program is for families with children 0-5. We will get active with our children using music, scarves, musical games, and the parachute. Please wear comfortable clothes. CLASS #1: 6 Tuesdays, January 20 - 27 Intergeneration Program children and seniors -- a delightful combination February 3 – 24; 11:00 – 11:45 am CLASS#2: 6 Wednesdays, February 11 –25, March 4 – 18; 1:30 – 2:15 pm Infant Massage Looking for ways to relax with your baby? Explore the wonders of TOUCH! Infant massage is an effective way for parents to soothe and bond with their baby. You will learn about massage strokes and techniques, as well as related topics such as behavioral states, learning your baby's cues, massaging the older child, and which oils to use. Phyllis Paterson has been teaching and practicing infant massage for over 20 years. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket suitable to lay your baby on. Attendance at first class is highly recommended. 5 Thursdays, January 15 – February 12, 2015 Pre-crawlers 1:00- 2:00 pm Please phone 403-782-4686 to register for this class Parent Link families and Long Term Care residents of Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre will enjoy fun activities together while bridging the generations. Plans include storytelling, crafts, games and songs. Give your child the benefit of knowing a kind grandparent while bringing joy to an older person’s heart. This is a new partnership with Volunteer Resources and Parent Link. Contact Lacombe Parent Link Centre at 403-782-4686 for details and registration. Third Tuesday of the month, 11:00 – 11:45 am January 20, February 17, and March 17 Shamrock Shuffle Join other families for a “lucky” green dance in the Parent Link Centre in the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Friday, March 20, 2015; Light Dinner, Craft, Activities 5:30 pm Dance 6:30 - 8:00pm Please phone 403-782-4686 for more information and to register. Please indicate which class you would like to attend. Young Artists 1 This is a drop-off class for 4-6 year olds. They will learn about the color wheel, how to paint a picture, and be given an opportunity to express themselves with paint! Attendance of the first class is highly recommended. Wednesdays, January 21 – February 4 1:30 – 2:30 pm Please phone 403-782-4686 to register your child. Young Artists 2 This class will build on the skills learned in Young Artist 1. It will involve sketching, painting, and more. Thursdays, March 12, 19, and 26 1:30 – 2:30 pm Please phone 403-782-4686 to register your child. This is a class for 4-6 year olds who have already taken Young Artists 1. BB2 is for moms with toddlers 12 months and up. It is an opportunity to gather and socialize with our babies; to support, learn from, and inspire one another in our journey through motherhood. You are welcome to bring a new babe. Fridays, January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 20, 27; and March 6, 20, 27 10:30 – noon Animal Sweethearts Do animals celebrate Valentine’s Day? Let’s pretend they do. Friday, February 13, 1 – 2:30 pm Please phone 403-782-4686 to register
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