Parenting Education in the Peterborough Area Parenting Education in the Peterborough Area Community Agency Directory A Community Guide Winter & Spring, 2015 Canadian Hearing Society Four Counties Family Mediation Peterborough County-City Health Unit Peterborough Regional Office 315 Reid Street Peterborough, ON K9J 3R2 Ph: 705-743-1573 TTY: 1-888-697-3623 Fax: 705-741-0708 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.chs.ca/offices/peterborough/ index.html 349A George St N, Ste 205 Peterborough, ON K9H 3P9 Ph: 888-605-1393 or 705-760-9603 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.familycourtmediation.com 10 Hospital Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 8M1 Ph: 705-743-1000 Fax: 705-743-2897 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.pcchu.ca Community Action Program for Children & Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program Peterborough Family Resource Centre/ Ontario Early Years Centre Agency: Lovesick Lake Native Women’s Association 705-652-8787 Date & Time: Various dates and time, call for more information Location: 12 Albert Street, Lakefield Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough Kinark Child & Family Services 380 Armour Road, Suite 275 Peterborough, ON K9H 7L7 Ph: 705-742-3803 Fax: 705-743-4144 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.kinark.on.ca Five Counties Children’s Centre 872 Dutton Road Peterborough, ON K9H 7G1 Ph: 705-748-2221 Fax: 705-748-3526 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.fivecounties.on.ca Lovesick Lake Native Women’s Association 12 Albert Street PO Box 1296 Lakefield, Ontario K0L 2H0 Ph: 705-652-8787 Fax: 705-652-3939 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.llnwa.com Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer Street North Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7 Ph: 705-745-5382 Fax: 705-745-8958 Web: www.peterborough.library.on.ca www.peterboroughhealthyfamilies.ca Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network Ph: E-mail: Web: Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough 159 King Street, Unit #204, Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8 Ph: 705-748-9455 Fax: 705-748-9455 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ldaptbo.com Ph: 705-748-9144 Fax: 705-748-9177 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.pfrc.ca Antrim Family Hub 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough Otonabee Valley Family Hub Otonabee Valley Public School, 580 River Road South, Peterborough (use main school entrance) St. John Family Hub St. John Elementary School 746 Park Street South, Peterborough (use south side school entrance) Lakefield Family Hub Lakefield Intermediate School 71 Bridge St, Lakefield Norwood Family Hub Norwood District High School 44 Elm St, Norwood Pregnancy & Infant Loss Network This is a support group for parents that have lost a baby through miscarriage, medical termination, stillbirth and early life death. Call 1-905-472-1807 or 1-888-301-7276 or e-mail [email protected] for further information or for one on one telephone support. Agency: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network 1-905-472-1807 Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough Prenatal Health Fair For information you can trust so you can make informed choices on what's best for you and your little one, plan to attend this free and informative event. Explore displays, watch demonstrations and talk with the experts on a wide variety of pre and postnatal topics. If you're a dad-to-be, you won't want to miss the Empathy Belly and Fathering displays. Discover what's available in the Peterborough area to help you on your journey to becoming a parent. Courses in this flyer are offered by a variety of agencies and services across our community. If you have any questions about one of these courses or groups, please call the number listed for the agency. Inclusion of a group or program in this flyer does not imply endorsement by the Peterborough Parent Education Guide Committee or the Peterborough Family Resource Centre. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this flyer, however we cannot be responsible for errors or omissions. 1-905-472-1807/1-888-301-7276 [email protected] www.pailnetwork.ca PAGE 8 A series of six prenatal classes, (taught by a Public Health Nurse) prepare young parents and their support persons for childbirth, care of their newborn and breastfeeding. Classes are free and include light refreshments, assistance with transportation and a tour of the labour and delivery floor at the hospital. Young pregnant moms can attend on their own, or are welcome to bring a support person, such as their partner, parent or a friend. Please call the Health Unit to register. Agency: Peterborough County-City Health Unit 705-743-1000 Dates: Winter: Wednesday, February 4 – March 11, 2015 Spring: Tuesday, May 5 – June 9, 2015 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Peterborough County-City Health Unit The Parenting Partnership Program This is a free, comprehensive prenatal and parenting program that starts during pregnancy with prenatal classes and continues after the birth of your child. The prenatal series is once a week for seven weeks. We break for two months while the babies are being born and reconvene one time afterwards focusing on life with your newborn. It is staffed by a health care practitioner and a parent educator. We are currently looking for families who are having their babies in July or August, 2015. Call to register. PRENATAL 65 Brock Street Peterborough, ON K9H 2P2 Ph: 705-749-6695 Fax: 705-749-5864 Breastfeeding Support Drop-in E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.downsyndromepeterborough.ca Ph: 705-740-6188 Web: www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca Courses offered include Pre-natal Classes, Baby Care, Breastfeeding, Nobody’s Perfect, Making Baby Food, Developmental Milestones, Collective Kitchen, and Traditional Aboriginal Teachings. Prenatal Classes for Young Parents Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date : Wednesdays, April 15 to May 27, 2015 Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough Please call 705-748-9144 for registration details. Agency: Peterborough County-City Health Unit 705-743-1000 Date: Monday, February 23rd, 2015 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Holiday Inn, 150 George St. N, Peterborough Index Prenatal Infant Toddler/Preschool Story/Craft Programs Parenting School-Age Teen Information/Support Groups Agency Directory 1, 2 2, 3 3, 4 4 4, 5 4, 5, 6 6 7 8 Welcome to the Workshops, Courses and Groups flyer for Winter + Spring, 2015. This flyer will help you learn new skills to meet the everyday challenges that families face today. These courses are offered by many publicly funded/not-for-profit services and agencies in our community and are free of charge unless there is a fee mentioned. Each listing has information about times and locations, and a telephone number to call for further information. For current updates visit our website at www.pfrc.ca PAGE 1 PRENATAL PAGE 2 Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Come and learn the basic how-to’s of breastfeeding while you are still pregnant. Partners welcome. Call to register. At this 2 hours class, we talk about: *Why breastfeed *How to breastfeed *Answers to your questions and concerns Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Thursdays, February 19, April 16, June 18, 2015 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough Prenatal Classes This series of five 2-hour classes will prepare you for birth, caring for your baby, and becoming a parent. You'll gain confidence as you explore up-to-date information, practice new skills, and connect with other expectant parents in a fun and interactive way. The book Healthy Beginnings, refreshments, and parking for a hospital tour are included. Classes are led by Public Health Nurses. To reserve your place in classes that start in the 3rd trimester, please register as soon as you know you are pregnant. Agency: Peterborough County-City Health Unit Date: Classes are ongoing-call 705-743-1000 to register Location: Peterborough County-City Health Unit, 10 Hospital Dr. Cost: $50.00 per series. Subsidies are available Breastfeeding Support Drop-in INFANT / TODDLER The Gentle Art of Infant Massage This course, developed by the International Association of Infant Massage® will give you the tools and information you need to communicate with your baby through loving touch. Please bring a waterproof mat or pad, a soft blanket or towel, and your baby! Oil and handouts will be provided. This program is designed for infants aged 1 to 8 months old. Call to register. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Mondays, Jan 19 to Feb 9, 2015 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd S. Ptbo Date: Thursdays, February 19 to March 12, 2015 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough Date: Tuesdays, April 7 to 28, 2015 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: Norwood Family Hub, 44 Elm St. Norwood Date: Tuesdays, May 26 to June 16, 2015 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park St. S., Peterborough You & Your Baby Are you wondering what to expect from your baby from birth to 1 year? This is a six week group for parents and babies. Get together with other parents to talk about your experiences. Play with your child, learn songs and rhymes and have fun together. We will have a discussion each week that focuses on healthy development. Call to register. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Tuesdays, April 7 to May 12, 2015 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: Lakefield Family Hub, 71 Bridge St. Lakefield Do you have a child from birth to 2 years old and need information on child health and development? Would you like breastfeeding information and support? Come join us: Meet one-on-one with a Community Health Nurse and get information and support on healthy child development. Breastfeeding support and information from a Community Health Nurse and /or Lactation Consultant. Referral to resources and supports No appointment needed. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 - 12:00 noon / 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough Feeding Your Baby This workshop is led by a Public Health Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian from the Peterborough County-City Health Unit. Learn about newly released recommendations from Health Canada on starting solid foods. Find out how easy it is to make your own baby food. Call to register Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Monday, March 9, 2015 Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough Date: Monday, June 8, 2015 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough Bouncin’ Babies Bouncin’ Babies is for children 6 to 23 months old and their caregivers. Treat yourself and your baby to a special one-on-one time of bonding. Have fun sharing lap games, songs, and rhymes that will stimulate your baby's intellectual development. Registration is required and space is limited. Winter registration begins: Wednesday, January 7. Spring registration begins: Wednesday, April 1. Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x 2381 Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 to February 25, 2015 (winter session) Dates: Wednesdays, April 15 to May 27, 2015 (spring session) Time: 10:45-11:15 am (class one) and 2:00-2:30 pm (class two) Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Caregiver Support Group Call FASD Peterborough at 705-876-9245 ext. 226 for more information. Child care is provided. Date: Ongoing-last Monday of each month, September to June (no meeting in December) Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Five Counties Children’s Centre, Peterborough Family Law Information Centre Free Seminars for Separating Couples Free seminars are offered several times a month at the Family courts in Peterborough, Lindsay, and Cobourg. Learn about the legal and court process, how mediation can help reduce conflict, and other ways to reach agreements. These seminars are mandatory for couples involved in a court process. Certificates of attendance are provided to all participants. Agency: Four Counties Family Mediation 705-760-9603 Pre-registration is required. Please call for seminar dates and times and to register. Visit the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) to get free information Down Syndrome: Sharing & Play Group for to help you with your separation, divorce, or child custody and access agreements. FLICS are located in each of the family courts in Parents & Preschoolers Peterborough, Lindsay, and Cobourg. For more information visit our This sharing and play group gives parents of children with Down website at www.familycourtmediation.com Syndrome and their siblings a chance to meet other parents, meet Agency: Four Counties Family Mediation children of similar ages to their own, discuss issues related to their child's development, and share photos and stories. Location: Superior Court of Justice, 470 Water Street, Ptbo. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough Please visit or call 705-876-6915 705-749-6695 Date: Ongoing-second Tuesday of each month Canadian Hearing Society Services Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon Location: Down Syndrome office at 65 Brock St, Peterborough The Canadian Hearing Society offers counseling for parents of children who have hearing loss, and children who have hearing loss, as well as advocacy, outreach, consultation, sensitivity training, and informational in-services for school boards or other agencies which provide services to children. Nobody’s Perfect One-on-One and Groups by request, for Deaf parents, and parents of children 0 – 5. Agency: The Canadian Hearing Society 705-743-1573 ext 44, [email protected] Please contact Maria Shuwera for more information. Choose to be Smoke Free The Peterborough County City Health Unit is providing smoking cessation groups to pregnant and recently pregnant women who are smokers or who have recently quit. Free transportation, free childcare, and a $20 gift card will be provided for each session. Agency: Peterborough County City Health Unit Date: Wednesdays, February 25th to April 15th, 2015 Time: Call the PCCHU at 705-743-1000 ext 394 for more information. Peterborough Healthy Families www.peterboroughhealthyfamilies.ca 1-800-386-6561 Peterborough Healthy Families is a joint initiative of Kinark Child and Family Services and the Peterborough Public Library, and includes the Healthy Families Collection and Healthy Families Presentations. The Healthy Families Collection consists of books and audiovisual materials on parenting as well as child/ youth physical, mental and emotional health, and is located in the Children's Department of the Peterborough Public Library, Main Branch. A number of free Healthy Families presentations are offered throughout the year on a range of topics, and are open to everyone. Visit our website (http://www.peterborough.library.on.ca/Library_Collections/ Healthy_Families_Collection.htm) for a listing of popular parenting topics that link directly to the Library's catalogue as well as for information on upcoming presentations. For more information, please call 1-800-386-6561 INFORMATION & SUPPORT GROUPS La Leche (pronounced ‘lay-chay’) is Spanish for ‘the milk’. La Leche League is the gold standard in mom to mom breastfeeding support. LLL through informal, guided discussions gives you the face to face support you are looking for. Come meet other breastfeeding moms and babies and share your experiences with breastfeeding and parenting. Partners are welcome. No meetings in July or August, however, phone help is always available. Agency: La Leche League 705-740-6188 Date: 2nd Thursday of each month Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Free Dinner) Date: 4th Thursday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon (snacks welcome) Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough Well Baby and Breastfeeding Clinic PAGE 7 PAGE 6 PALS - Family Literacy Program Next Step: High School (NSHS) Program A four-session family literacy program for parents and their kindergarten aged children. This fun, activity-based program helps parents help their children with language & literacy development. Each session includes a light meal and/or snacks and a take-home bag with activities & supplies. Priority will be given to children who attend the host school. This program assists students in Grades 7 and 8 to develop and improve learning strategies and skills to support academic achievement. Students develop academic strategies and skills in preparation for high school with one-to-one tutoring to address individual needs. Program Highlights: Homework Completion Strategies, Time Management, Organization and Study Skills, Use of Assistive Technology and Handheld Devices, and Self-Advocacy Skills. An interactive course for parents to attend with their children ages 5-15 months. Parents will learn a variety of signs through a weekly sign and song circle. Information on the benefits of signing and tips for success will be discussed. Call to register. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Thursdays, January 15 to February 12, 2015 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough Date: Mondays, . March 23 to May 4, 2015(closed Apr 6) Time: 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo. Date: Tuesdays, April 7 to May 12, 2015 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park St. S, Peterborough Technology for Learning Development (TFLD) Program This is a year round, one-to-one tutoring program utilizing Assistive Technology for students JK to Grade 8. Program is individualized to a student’s needs with a focus on reading, writing and math, assistive technology training and use of handheld devices as a study tool, study skills and learning strategies. Program HighPower to Achieve: A Program for Parents and lights: Literacy and/or Numeracy Skills, Keyboarding, Assistive Technology Training and use of Hand Held Devices, and SelfCaregivers Advocacy Skills A 4-week program whose goals are to facilitate awareness and unDate: Year Round derstanding of: Time: After School and summer programming what LDs and ADHD are, how they manifest themselves, and how to Contact Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough work with the school/teacher 705-748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com what an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is and what is the assessment process SoAR: Some Assembly Required advocating for your child in the school system and teaching your “Preparation for the changes and choices to be made in high child to be their own advocate school.” SoAR is a program for students in grades 7, 8 and 9, you and your child’s rights and responsibilities which encourages self-awareness, how to express ideas and follow directions, and becoming a self-advocate in the learning process and parenting skills and techniques that can increase your child’s selfesteem and strengthen social skills decision-making. SoAR provides each student instruction and an opportunity for discussion with peers. Each student will receive the skills for academic success plus a toolkit of materials and resources is provided. SoAR: Some Assembly Required workbook series to enhance and reinforce learning. Date/Time: Contact the LDAP for next scheduled program Date: Contact the LDAP for next scheduled program Contact: Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough Time: After school or summer camp 705-748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com Contact: Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough 705-748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com Peaceful Families Group This is a group experience for parents and their babies up to 1 year of age focusing on the pleasure and power of using interactive rhymes, songs and stories through the oral tradition. Parents gain confidence as they help their babies learn language and communication skills in this program. Call to register. Mothers in Mind Group This group is for women and their children (ages 4 to 16) who have This is a group for mothers (and their children from birth to 4 years) who witnessed or experienced violence in the home. Supper, childcare, have experienced violence and/or trauma in their lives. Transportation and transportation are provided. Call to register. is provided. Call to register. Agency: Community Counseling & Resource Centre 705-742-4258 Agency: Community Counseling & Resource Centre 705-742-4258 Date: Mondays, January 12 - March 30, 2015 Date: Next group starting April, 2015 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Date: Thursdays, May 14 to June 18, 2015 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Thursdays, February 5 to 26, 2015 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: St. John Family Hub, 746 Park St S, Peterborough Date: Thursdays, April 23 to May 7, 2015 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough Date: Mondays, May 25 to June 15, 2015 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo. Date: Tuesdays, May 26 to June 16, 2015 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: Lakefield Family Hub, 71 Bridge St., Lakefield Kids in the Kitchen Children measure, prepare, and cook food together and finish with a taste test of their wonderful creation. No cost to register but a donation of a loonie is requested to help cover food costs. Call to register. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Mondays, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8, This is a 4 week group for parents and their toddlers 1-3 yrs. These 2015 years can be very challenging for children as well as the adults caring Time: Cooking starts at 9:30 a.m. for them. In this program parents will have the opportunity to play with Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo. their child. Each week there will be activities designed with toddlers in mind. During the morning, parents will have the opportunity to discuss how to support children through their toddler years. Call to regis- Little Learners ter. This is a 4 week group for parents and their children. This fun, interAgency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 active program will provide families with information and strategies to Date: Tuesdays, January 13 to 27, 2015 support their child’s transition to Kindergarten in 2014. Topics inTime: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. clude: Health/Physical Development/Self-care, Social/Emotional Location: Norwood Family Hub, 44 Elm St, Norwood Development, Literacy, and Numeracy. Priority will be given to Date: Thursdays, February 5 to 26, 2015 children who attend the host school. Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Location: Lakefield Family Hub, 71 Bridge St, Lakefield Date: May 2015 Date: Thursdays, March 26 to April 16, 2015 Time: To be Announced Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 a.m. Location: St Paul School, 55 Oak St, Norwood You & Your Toddler Your Child’s Temperament Come to the St John Family Hub for parent and child play followed by an hour of parent discussion. Staff and volunteers will watch children during the parent discussion. Learn the different types of temperament and how temperament can affect the parent/child relationship. We will also look at strategies to work with different temperaments that are different than our own. Call to register. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park St S, Peterborough PAGE 3 It’s Potty Time: Toilet Training Your Child Did you know spring and summer are the easiest time for you and your child to tackle toilet training? Come and learn signs of readiness and how you can make this a positive experience all around. Call to register. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park St. S., Peterborough * Limited child care provided. Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Time: 6:30 - 7:30p.m. Location: Norwood Family Hub, 44 Elm St., Norwood PARENTING SUPPORT SCHOOL-AGE & TEEN Date: Wednesdays, April 1 to 22, 2015 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Havelock Public School, 55 Mathison St E., Havelock Date: Year Round Time: After School and summer programming Contact : Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough 705 748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com Songs and Signs for Babies and Toddlers INFANT / TODDLER / PRESCHOOL Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Wednesdays, Jan 21 to Feb 11, 2015 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Norwood Public School, 24 Flora St., Norwood Parent-Child Mother Goose PARENTING PAGE 5 Library After School Club Drop-In Story-time for 3 to 5 Year Olds Drop-in to the Library on Wednesdays after school for some stories, laughs and crafts! This program is for kids ages 6+ Winter registration begins: Wednesday, January 7. Spring registration begins: Wednesday, April 1. This 30 minute program is jam-packed with stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays, and giggles!! It is designed to help your child’s imagination and attention span grow. No registration required. Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x 2381 Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 14 to Feb 25, 2015 (winter session) Dates: Wednesdays, April 15 to May 27, 2015 (spring session) Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N. Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x2381 Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 to March 3, 2015 (winter session) Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 to June 2, 2015 (spring session) Time: 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N. BFF (Books, Family and Friends) Book Club Parents and kids ages 9 to 13 years are invited to join us one Saturday afternoon every month to discuss a book together. To register and get a free copy of each book, please contact the Children’s Information Desk at 745-5382 ext. 2381 Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x2381 Date: One Saturday every month Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N. Valentine’s Program: Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. Easter Program: Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Mother’s Day Program: Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. Father’s Day Program: Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N. Toddler Time Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x 2381 Dates: Fridays, January 16 to February 27, 2015 (winter session) Dates: Fridays, April 17 to May 29, 2015 (spring session) Time: 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N. Special Snofest Pajama Storytime Special Snofest Concert Join us for a special family storytime as part of Peterborough’s annual Snofest Winter Carnival. All are welcome and no registration is required. Join us for a special family concert featuring Music with Jake as part of Peterborough’s annual Snofest Winter Carnival. Date: Thursday, January 15, 2015. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N. Date: Sunday, January 25, 2015. Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N. Pick up your free tickets in the Children’s Department of the Library starting on Wednesday, January 5! Making Learning Fun! Family Games Night Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Thursdays, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, 2015 Time: 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Thursdays, February 19 & 26, 2015 Time: 1;00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Roger Neilson Public School, 550 Erskine Ave, Peterborough Come out to the Library for some special themed stories, jokes, activities, and crafts! This program is for 5 to 10 year olds. Registration is required. Toddler Time is designed to meet the developmental needs of two year olds. Adults and toddlers share stories, songs, rhymes and other Parents and their children ages 2-4 years are welcome to come and activities. Registration is required and space is limited. enjoy songs, crafts, stories, and games. Each week’s activities will Winter registration begins: Friday, January 9. be based on a favourite children’s book. Call to register. Spring registration begins: Friday, April 2. A multicultural, family-based program that will help your child with language, literacy, and math by discovering different languages and cultures. For parents and their children in JK up to Gr 1 to enjoy together. Each evening there will be stories, crafts and activities. Call to register. This workshop introduces Triple P Positive Parenting Programs. This session will cover topics such as: recognizing causes of children’s behaviour problems, setting rules and giving instruction, using discipline strategies that work, and taking care of yourself as a parent. Call to register. Special Story and Craft Programs Story and a Song Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Wednesdays February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, 2015 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo. Every Parent’s Survival Guide For families with preschool and school-aged children. This is an opportunity for the whole family to try out a variety of board games and borrow them from the library. A fun evening of board games, laughs, and snacks. Call to register Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Thursdays, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7, Jun. 4, 2015 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough Group Triple P– Positive Parenting Program For parents with children 2 to 10 years Triple P helps parents deal more positively with problems and helps build strong relationships in families. This 9-week program gives parents practical suggestions and a plan of action to help them manage their child’s behaviour in constructive and caring ways. To refer to group, please contact Central Intake 1-888-454-6275. A brief telephone interview will follow and an intake appointment will be arranged. Agency: Kinark Child and Family Services Date: Beginning January, 2015 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Child care available) Location: Prince of Wales Public School, 1211 Monaghan Rd, Ptbo For more information contact: Bev Hafeli 705-742-3803 ex312 “Small changes, making differences…” Group Triple P TEEN- Positive Parenting Program For parents with Teens ages 11-16 yrs Triple P Teen Group is a 9 week parent education program that helps parents: create a more stable, supportive family environment, deal decisively and consistently with problem behaviour, and build positive relationships with their teen so that conflict can be resolved. To refer to group, please contact Central Intake 1-888-454-6275. A brief telephone interview will follow and an intake appointment will be arranged. Agency: Kinark Child and Family Services Date: Beginning January, 2015 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Kinark Office, 380 Armour Rd., Peterborough For more information: Bev Hafeli 705-742-3803 ext 312 “Small Changes Make Big Differences!” Triple P– Parenting Plan This is a one-to-one session with an accredited Triple P practitioner. You can discuss concerns about your child’s behaviour and develop some parenting strategies. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Tuesdays Time: Afternoon– call Anne to make an appointment 705-748-9144 ext.351 Triple P, Positive Parenting Program Seminar Series Triple P promotes good communication and strong relationships between parents and children. Parents of children 2-10 yrs. are invited to attend one or all of these seminars. Call to register. 705-748-9144 #1. The Power of Positive Parenting: Positive parenting is an effective approach to raising children that involves creating a family environment that is loving, supportive, and predictable. #2. Raising Confident, Competent Children: Ideas on how to help children learn important life skills including being respectful, communicating well, thinking positively, having healthy self-esteem, and being a good problem solver. #3. Raising Resilient Children: All children experience periods of stress in their lives. Ideas on how to help children have the emotional skills to manage stressful life events. Registration is required for all sessions. Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144 Date: Wednesdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, 2015 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo Date: Tuesdays, Apr 14, 21 & 28, 2015 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Norwood Public School, 24 Flora St., Norwood Date: Wednesdays, Apr 15, 22 & 29, 2015 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Chemong Public School, 1029 Gore St, Bridgenorth Date: Wednesdays, May 27, June 10 & 17, 2015 Time: 1;00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Antrim Street Family Hub, 201 Antrim St., Boardroom, Fear Busters! Program– Anxiety Management Group for Kids and Parents The Fear Busters! Program is a 12 week program for children aged 6-12 years old who are experiencing anxiety to the point that it is interfering with their daily lives and routines. In a small group, both children and their parents are introduced to structured strategies to help develop their child’s ability to cope with their worries and fears, both presently and in the future. An initial consultation and a individual screening session with a social worker is necessary prior to group start up, to ensure this is the appropriate service. Parents can refer their child by calling Kinark’s Central Intake Number at 1-888-454-6275. A brief telephone interview will follow and an intake appointment will be arranged. Agency: Kinark Child and Family Services Date: Group is scheduled to begin in January, 2015 Time: 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. Location: Kinark Office @ 380 Armour Rd., Peterborough For more information contact Gord Newman 705-742-3803 ext 338 PARENTING STORY/CRAFT PROGRAMS PAGE 4
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