• Nobody's Perfect


• Parent/Child Circle of Sharing



• Parent-Child Mother Goose Program:

Infant Group 0-15 months
Toddler Group 16 months and over

Evening Programs:

• Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.)


• The Power to Parent

• When Does Discipline Begin?


• How To Talk So Kids Can Listen


• Positive Discipline


• Toilet Training


• Raising a Daughter


• Raising a Son

• Pacific Post Partum Support Group


• "Play and Learn" Drop-In for Parents and Caregivers


• Outreach Family Resource Program at Jericho Military Base (4th and Alma)

Special Interest Workshops:

• Infant/Child First Aid & CPR

Nobody’s Perfect is a nationally recognized program for parents of children 0-5 years. The program gives parents a supportive place to meet others with children of the same age and with whom they share interests and concerns. The group is designed to be fun and to provide creative solutions to common parenting dilemmas. Five very informative parenting booklets will be studied and will be yours to keep as a quick reference when needed.

Cost: FREE and includes childcare
Facilitators: Trish Brown and Eva Svensson

Back to the list of programs

For parents with their children

• To share what they do well
• To learn to do some things differently
• To be a resource for each other

Circle of Sharing is a small group of parents who meet together with their children in a relaxed and nurturing environment. Parents have the opportunity to play with and observe their children in the playroom, as well as join in parent discussions about areas of concern to all the parents involved. Through staff facilitated discussion, mutual support, assistance, encouragement and acceptance, parents can experience transformative growth with a goal to hopeful parenting with new confidence and skills.

Cost: FREE
Facilitator: Trish Brown

Back to the list of programs

Evening Programs

Parent Education Workshops
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR EACH WORKSHOP AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED AT REGISTRATION

When do we begin asking for certain behaviours from our very young toddlers? What behaviours are we able to encourage
and expect from them? How do we discourage bad behaviour and guide towards appropriate and cooperative behaviour from this early age group?

Cost: $10
Facilitator: Denise Hanson - Public Health Nurse

Back to the list of programs

What do you do when your child responds with an emphatic “NO!” to your polite request? How to avoid having a face-off with your toddler is a common challenge for many parents. This two week workshop will address such concerns and consider some practical strategies for managing misbehaviours and promoting good behaviour, including information on handling temper tantrums and setting realistic boundaries for your toddler.

Cost: $10
Facilitator: Beth Allen - Public Health Nurse

Back to the list of programs

This very popular parenting program has been adapted to the task of raising toddlers and pre-schoolers. The theory behind STEP techniques is grounded in the importance of enhancing self-esteem through appropriate responses to all children’s behaviours.

Cost: $70.00 payable to West Side Family Place plus $28.00 payable to Arlene Hryniuk @ 1st class for a workbook
Facilitator: Arlene Hryniuk, Family Life Educator

Back to the list of programs

Weekend Program

Infant/Child CPR
Sunday, April 20, 12:30—4:30 pm
No Childminding

This 4 hour course focuses on the procedures required to handle life threatening emergencies in all age groups. The course covers airway procedures, breathing emergencies and CPR. This CPR Level B course is recommended for families, the general public and child care workers. This course also includes certification in Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Cost: $40
Facilitator: Karen Clark - Vital Link

Back to the list of programs

Ongoing Groups at Family Place

For mothers experiencing feelings of depression after the birth of their baby. Please call 604-255-7999 for more information.

Back to the list of programs

9:30 - 12:00 - Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (except for the last Friday of each month);
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Wednesday afternoons

Cost: $2 per drop-in

Back to the list of programs

Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 pm - 4 pm

Cost: FREE

Back to the list of programs

BACK TO THE TOP

Home | About Us | Programs | "Play and Learn" Drop-In | Our Calendar
Career/Volunteer | Photo Album | Contact Us | Related Sites