The Parent Resource Centre presents a searchable directory of parent education events, professional training events for those working with families and community support groups for parents. The information is not strictly bilingual; information is posted in the language that it is received.
Heart and Stroke Foundation Infant/child and adult CPR. Course covers injury prevention and choking.
1151 North River Road
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Tips on nap-time and evening routines. Teach your child to self soothe.
Dealing with nigh wakenings
Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
75 Hemmingwood Way
Nepean ont. K2G 5T6
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FOR BABIES 0-8 months:
Come and join us for one evening workshop for baby and parent. You will learn basic baby massage techniques to practice at home.
Pre-registration required: 613-825-5990
1099 Longfields Dr. (Barrhaven)
OEYC Nepean Carleton - City View Centre
Predictable routines help children feel more secure and help adults feel more in control of their day. How can you plan a routine that will work for your family? You'll learn how establishing a good routine can sometimes solve discipline problems.
OEYC-Carleton
2 MacNeil Court
Kanata
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Find clear and helpful information about saving for your child's post secondary education.
What is and RESP, CESG & CLB? Registered Education Savings Plan, Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Helps parents better understand their toddlers and themselves. The toddler years can be challenging, but they can also be terrific! Come out and meet other parents - learn new skills and build your confidence together
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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Learn about the skills your child will need to start kindergarten as well as what parents can do at home to better prepare their child for their first year of school.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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Children with ADHD struggle with impulsivity, homework, social skills and executive functioning skills. Sandra LeBlanc, has 19 years experience counselling children and families.
Join her and learn ways to help your attention deficit/hyperactive child be successful.
Brown's Independent Grocer
1251 Main St., Stittsville
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Learn about the child care system'
Questions to ask when looking for care
When to begin the search....
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Wondering when and how to introduce solid foods to your baby? Learn about healthy foods, allergies, choking hazards and the benefits of making your own baby food. Parents of babies 4-8 months.
Katimavik Preschool Resource Centre
180 Katimavik Road (entrance on McGibbon Dr) Kanata
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Adult Workshop - English
Come and learn about birth order and how it may impact our interpersonal relationships and everyday lives. Relate your birth position to your own siblings or children. The information may delight or surprise you.
Pre-registration required: 613-825-5990
OEYC Nepean-Carleton /
City View Centre for Child & Family Services
1099 Longfields Dr. (Barrhaven)
Home Child Care Entrance
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Discipline for children age 2-12 yrs.
Topics covered:
How to get your kids to stop doing what you don't want them to do (arguing, whining, tantrums, sibling rivalry)
How to encourage your kids to start doing what you want them to do ( tidying up, going to be , homework)
How to avoid the Talk-persuade-argue-yell syndrome
How to handle misbehaviour in public
How to deal with the six kinds of testing and manipulation
ten steps for building self-esteem
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Understand power struggles and turn them into learning opportunities. Become your child's mentor and coach to stay emotionally connected for life.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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"Spirited" children are normal kids but are MORE persistent, intense, sensitive, perceptive, and uncomfortable with change. Parenting a spirited child can be challenging! Sandra LeBlanc has 19 years experience counselling children and families. Join her and learn ways to manage the intensity, the power struggles and stay connected to your child.
Brown's Independent Grocer
1251 Main St., Stittsville
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What is self esteem?
Why is it important?
Positive tips for supporting the development of healthy self esteem in children and ourselves as parents.
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Understand your child's unique temperament and set them up for success as they grow and develop.
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Presented by a registered dietitian. Learn about serving sizes, menu ideas, how to teach and maintain healthy eating patterns and attitudes to food. Parents of children 18 months to 3 years.
Katimavik Preschool Resource Centre 180 Katimavik Road (entrance on McGibbon)
Kanata
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Especially for parents of toddlers, this workshop explores the difference between discipline and punishment, offers valuable advice on setting reasonable limits and looks at effective discipline techniques that realy work!
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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Are you a parent looking for child care? Are you a home child care provider with space in your daycare? Come to a Child Care Connection meeting and find your perfect fit. No registration required. Meetings are held monthly at various locations across the city. Log on to www.ccprn.com for a complete list of locations and dates.
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Join an Early Years Educator in creating games and activities that focus on fall.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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A public health nurse will be available to answer questions around your child's behaviour. (During Don Reid Playgroup)
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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A discussion on children's sleep patterns & what can be expected at various ages. (During Don Reid Playgroup)
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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Being resilient means being able to bounce back when things don't go well. Young children can already start to learn a resilient approach to life. In this workshop, youll learn some fun activities to use with children age six and under that will help them meet challenges by developing their self-confidence, emotional awareness, flexibility, empathy and problem-solving abilities.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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A public health nurse will be available to answer your questions on how to care for a sick child. From helping to determine when your child is ill to helping to recuperate from illness. (During Don Reid Playgroup)
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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Firm limits build a strong structure that gives children a sense of security. How can parents decide the rules that suit their family? How can they hold to the limits when children test them? And what adjustments need to be made as children grow?
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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An Early Years Educator will be available to answer your questions on toilet learning. Come and discuss signs of readiness, tips on how to encourage independence in your child as well as the importance of a consistent routine. (During Don Reid Playgroup)
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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This workshop will help parents become aware of different parenting styles, develop their own parenting philosophy, identify different parental self-care strategies and discuss the importance of the partner relationship in parenting.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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Come and discuss any concerns you have with a Speech-Language Pathologist who will screen your child for any speech or language delays.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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An Educator will provide you with instructions and hands on experience on how to make goop, playdough and various other art and sensory recipes at home with your children.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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A public health nurse will be available to answer your questions about how to keep your loved ones safe this winter.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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Discover how easy it is to make your own baby food. Handouts and recipes will be provided.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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The holiday season will soon be upon us. Come and discuss the play value of toys and learn what makes a good age-appropriate toy. Learn tips to help you choose toys for your child at his developmental and educational level.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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Even if three year olds may be able to talk in sentences, that doesn't mean we can expect them to have adult reasoning capabilities, emotional control and social skills. This workshop will help you understand your child"s development so that youll be better able to choose discipline tools that work.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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Bethany Hope Centre
1140 Wellington St. West
Ottawa, Ontario
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For children 3-6 years old accompanied by their parents and/or caregivers. A perfect opportunity for you and your child to enjoy the magic of books. Come read a book about apples, then make special activities related to the book.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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For children 3-6 years old accompanied by their parents and/or caregivers. Children will have the opportunity to practice using scissors and different types of glue and paste.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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This workshop provides lots of fun in the kitchen. Parents and tots work together to explore and taste foods with beginner recipes. Preschoolers learn basic kitchen skills, develop dexterity, as well as develop important social skills and receive an educational boost in areas such as science, math and language.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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Successfully engaging your child in play activities can be mutually rewarding. Learn about developmental levels for children up to 5 years and stages of play, as well as age appropriate toys and activity ideas.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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For children 3-6 years old with adult accompaniment... ENGLISH WORKSHOP
This interactive workshop will teach the repetition and sequence of a story and how it plays an important role in the child's life now and for all the years to come. We will listen to a story, make a craft and maybe even get into character.
Pre-registration required: 613-825-5990
1009 Longfields Dr. (Barrhaven)
OEYC Nepean Carleton - City View Centre
For children 3-6 years with adult accompaniment... English workshop
This fun art and gentle yoga session will support emotional, physical and mental development in a fun and uplifting way.
Pre-registration require: 613-825-5990
1099 Longfields Dr. (Barrhaven)
OEYC Nepean Carleton - City View Centre
Learn to communicate with your baby, before they talk, by learning through songs and signs. Babies under 18 months are welcome. Limit of 16 babies.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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For children 3-6 years of age accompanied by their parents and/or caregivers. Come and learn songs while using different musical instruments. Children will have the opportunity to make an instrument of their own to bring home!
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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This 3 session workshop will allow parents to learn how to massage their baby to help improve sleep, bonding, development and more. Limit 10 infants.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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Parents sometimes need guidance to deal with the issues around their children' sleep as they grow and develop, such as how to promote optimal sleep for young children, how to cope with common sleep problems, such as nightmares or night-time waking, and how to deal with their own stress around their child's irregular sleep patterns.
Bethany Hope Centre
1140 Wellington Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
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For children 3-6 years of age accompanied by their parents and/or caregivers. Children will have the opportunity to make their own creations using various materials and techniques.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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Parents and child care providers will: understand that injuries are predictable and preventable events;
have the knowledge of the five most common types of household injuries that occur in the home: falls, poisonings, chocking or suffocation, burns or scalds, and drowning;
understand how to prevent injuries in their home and be familiar with injury prevention resources.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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For children 3-6 years of age accompanied by their parents and/or caregivers. A perfect opportunity for you and your child to enjoy the magic of books. Come read a book about Halloween, then make fun and creep-tastic crafts!
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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For children 3-6 yrs with adult accompaniment
This fun art and gentle yoga session will support emotional, physical and mental development in a fun and uplifting way.
Pre-registration required: 613-825-5990
1099 Longfields Dr. (Barrhaven)
OEYC Nepean Carleton - City View Centre
Come together to play and learn about math through stories, music, games and crafts. Dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Limit of 10 children.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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A group experience for parents, their babies and young children, aged birth to 18 months old, focusing on the pleasure and power of using songs, rhymes and stories together. Limit 16 children.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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A group experience for parents, their babies and young children, aged birth to 18 months old, focusing on the pleasure and power of using songs, rhymes and stories together. Limit of 16 children.
Centretown Community Health Centre
420 Cooper Street
Ottawa
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Screening clinics provide an opportunity to discuss any concerns with a Speech-Language Pathologist who will check your child for signs of a speech or language delay. There will also be a dental screening clinic.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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For children 3-6 years old accompanied by their parents and/or caregivers. A perfect opportunity for you and your child to enjoy the magic of books. Come read a book, then make special activities related to the book.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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For children 3-6 years of age accompanied by their parents and/or caregivers. Children will have the opportunity to explore different printmaking techniques. Parents and children should be ready to get messy.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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A librarian will provide tips and ideas to encourage the love of books and language in your little ones. (During Don Reid Playgroup)
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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This workshop provides lots of fun in the kitchen. Parents and tots work together to explore and taste foods with beginner recipes. Preschoolers learn basic kitchen skills, develop dexterity, as well as develop important social skills and receive an educational boost in areas such as science, math and language.
Mothercraft Ottawa
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 5K9
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For children 3-6 years of age accompanied by their parents and/or caregivers. This workshop will focus on fine motor coordination activities that will help develop children's tracing and cutting skills.
OEYC Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive
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WIth Babies 6 months to 12 months
Learn strtegies to successfully transition .
Children from baby food to table food.
Discuss serving sizes, solving eating problems, ensuring adequate nutrition
Centrpointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
75 Hemmingwood Way
Nepean K2G 5T6
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What are the things to look for to make your home safe for your baby.
Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
75 Hemminwood Way
Nepean K2G 5T6
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Find clear and helpful information about saving for your child's post secondary education
What is an RESP, CESG & CLB? ( Registered Education Savings Plan, Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond)
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Find out what you can do to encourage your baby to talk
Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre 75 Hemmingwood Way
Nepean K2G 5T6
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This is an 8 week commitment for parents and your baby up to 8 months.
You will learn skills to establish loving relationships, foster two-way communication and helping your baby learn.
Topics focus on: Loving, Learning and Language thorough songs and rhymes, creating a photo album and video taping, discussion and interactive activities.
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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A dental Hygienist will give you information on care of baby teeth.
When to see your dentist
How to help with teething
The hygienist will also show you how to check your baby's gums and teeth
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Topics covered include when to introduce solids and what foods can be introduced at what ages
There will be a demonstration on how to make pureed foods
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Learn about Infant CPR and what to do if your baby is choking or has an accident at home.
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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What to expect through the stage of development.
What the research says
The importance of play through early childhood.
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Mom needs health food too.
What do you need to keep yourself healthy for your baby.
Do you need supplements?
What does your baby need to grow healthy and strong?
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Fall-based science activities: harvest festivals, field trip ideas, gross motor activities, fine motor, cognitive, and perceptual activities, dramatic play, sensory activities, group activities, decorations, songs and storytelling patterns and words. Many samples to view and a great supporting hand-out. Take home hand-puppet for all who attend. Please register via website www.ccprn.com
Child Care Providers Resource Network
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, On
K2E 7J6
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This workshop will address:
Organizing your space;
Planning your routine;
Choosing equipment and toys.
Please call 613-749-5211 ext 22 to register.
Child Care Providers Resource Network
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, ON
K2E 7J6
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Learn about the free services the library has to offer caregivers. This workshop will focus on services of value to caregivers from the on-line services of the website and catalogue to programs and collections available at your local branch. Learn how the library can become a valued community partner for you, your children and their parents. Please regiser via website www.ccprn.com
Child Care Providers Resource Network
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, ON
K2E 7J6
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Viviane Ouellette, instructrice de yoga, propose un atelier interactif et amusant pour apprendre à intégrer les bienfaits du yoga dans la routine quotidienne de votre service de garde. Apprenez à tisser les postures de base du yoga dans des histoires ludiques et amusantes de façon à favoriser la participation au jeu de groupe, à améliorer le conditionnement physique et à augmenter la capacité d'attention des enfants. Venez en tenue décontractée car ça va bouger! En plus de préparer un ou deux bricolages pour utiliser à domicile avec vos petits, vous repartirez avec une trousse pratico-pratique comprenant des chansons, des histoires, des idées de bricolage ainsi qu'une liste de livres et de ressources sur internet. Amenez un tapis de yoga, serviette ou une couverture.
CCPRN
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, ON
K2E 7J6
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The Infant & Child CPR Course covers CPR for ages 0 - 8 years of age.
475 Evered Avenue
Ottawa, K1Z 5K9
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Through this workshop you will discover the six skills children need in order to be ready to learn to read. Learn fun ways to share reading and language with your children. Please register via website at www.ccprn.com
Child Care Providers Resource Network
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, ON
K2E 7J6
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View sample crafts and to share ideas. There will be a few fresh ideas/samples as well as some from last year's craft workshop using both die cuts and supplies you have around the house. Tip: Bring your camera to help you remember exactly how to do the craft at home with your daycare children.
Please register via the website at www.ccprn.com
Child Care Providers Resource Network
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, ON
K2e 7J6
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Adult workshop - 6 weeks - English
Signling relations can be very challenging. These workshops will deal with how and why sibling rivalry develops. You will learn strategies to help you and your children create a more peaceful home environement. (Based on award winning authors Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish)
Pre-registration required: 613-825-5990
1099 Longfields Dr. (Barrhaven)
OEYC Nepean Carleton - City View Centre
Join yoga instructor Viviane Ouellette for an interactive, fun filled workshop during which you will learn how to integrate yoga into your daily daycare routine. You will learn how to do the basic postures after which you will make props that you can use in your home program. You will leave with a practical handout featuring
songs, story and craft ideas as well as a list of books & internet resources. Bring your inner child and come prepared to engage in yoga play - wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel to sit on.
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Eliminating Potential risks
Emergency planning
75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Cet atelier vous permettra de découvrir de nouvelles façons amusantes d'animer votre temps de cercle et d'introduire des notions d'alphabétisation auprès des enfants. Nous explorerons divers activités qui sont simples, amusantes et adaptées pour votre service de garde. Spécialiste en alphabétisation durant la petite enfance.
CCPRN
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, ON
K2E 7J6
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If you love circle time - or if you dread circle time - come and learn new songs/activities, how to plan and manage circle for mixed age groups. You will leave with an extensive hand-out, a glove puppet (which you will make at the workshop) and new ideas and confidence for your next circle.
CCPRN
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, ON
K2E 7J6
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Join Stephen Alexander, B.A., M.S.W. from the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa and learn about preventing child abuse and neglect. Information on your duty to report, how to identify signs of abuse and neglect, and what happens with your calls will be provided. Stephen will give concrete examples from the front line, and will encourage your questions. Please register via website at www.ccprn.com
Child Care Providers Resource Network
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, ON
K2E 7J6
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Toddlers are terrific! Learn games, songs, music and storytelling activities, creative art activities, even science to keep your toddlers happy and learning. You will leave with an extensive hand-out of toddler ideas, renewed energy and confidence, as well as a toddler friendly glove puppet that you will make at the workshop. Please bring permanent markers.
Please register via website at www.ccprn.com
Child Care Providers Resource Network
30 Colonnade Rd., Unit 275
Ottawa, On
K2E 7J6
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75 Hemmingwood Way Nepean K2G 5T6
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Infant, Child and Adult First Aid/ CPR Training.
300 Goulburn Private, Sandy Hill
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