Celebrating 40 years of Supporting and Strengthening Families

WINTER 2016 Program Schedule

Please ensure to scroll down to view all of our upcoming programs!

BABYSITTER TRAINING for Students age 12 and up

Learn how to care for babies and children safely and responsibly. Includes: accident prevention, fire safety, emergencies, kids at different ages, and employer/employee responsiblilites. Successful participants receive a certificate.  Students must be 12 years of age within two months of the workshop.  Please note that a nut free, bagged lunch and drink are required.  If your child has any allergies or health concerns the facilitator should be aware of, please call the office at 204-284-9311 after registration is completed. 

Choose one of the following dates:

Dates:                Saturday, January 30                          

                           Friday, February 5 (City Wide In-Service Day)

                           Saturday, February 27        

                           Saturday, March 12

                           Friday, March 18 (City Wide In-Service Day)

                           Wednesday, March 30 (Spring Break)    

   NEW DATE!!   Saturday April 16 

        Time:                 9:00 am -  3:30 pm

 Fee:                  $35.00 per studentRegister Now! 

READY, SET, SOLO! For Students age 11 and up, along with a parent

Together, you and your child create a plan for your child to stay at home alone safely and confidently.  Discuss concerns as they relate to your family, create guidelines, and increase communication between you and your child. Includes: home safety, family rules, emergencies, and strangers. Please note that in Manitoba children must not be left home alone until they are 12 years of age. 

Choose one of the following dates:

Dates:           Sunday, January 24          

                      Tuesday, February 16                  

                      Sunday, March 13      

                              Thursday, March 31 (Please Note: This class is from 1pm-4pm)

                              Tuesday, April 12

         Time:             6:00 pm to 9:00 pm                  

          Fee:              $35.00 per family

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STUDENT STUDY SKILLS

Students learn how to be more organized and better prepared for tests and school work. Students identify their preferred learning style (visual, auditory, tactile) and learn about strategies for each style.  This program is not for students that require extra support in a learning environment.  Please call the office with any questions. If your child has any allergies or health concerns the facilitator should be aware of, please call the office at 204-284-9311 after registration is complete.

Dates:           Grades 5 and 6 - Thursday, March 3

                      Grades 7 to 9 - Tuesday, March 8                                            

Time:             6:00 pm -  8:30 pm

Fee:               $25.00 per student

TRIPLE P - POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM 

For Parents of children ages 0 to 12

Learn simple and practical strategies to help confidently manage your child's behaviour, prevent problems, and build strong, healthy relationships. Triple P is a research-based parenting program that has been shown to work in most families. Child minding is not available.

Date:             Mondays, (for 3 weeks) February 22, 29 and March 7

Time:             7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fee:                $35.00 per person or $45.00 per couple 

For Parents of children aged 12 and up

Learn to apply Triple P Positive Parenting strategies with your teen.  Parents learn about the causes of adolescent behaviour problems, setting specific goals, using strategies to promote a teenager's skills development, managing inappropriate behaviour, and teaching emotional self regulation.  Learn how to plan around risk-taking behaviour or risky situations.

Date:               Thursdays, for 6 weeks from March 10 - April 21
                        Please note: There will be no class on Thursday March 31)

Time:               7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fee:                  $50.00 per person or $60.00 per couple

Call the office to be added to the waiting list if this program becomes full.

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BLENDED FAMILIES (for Parents)

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ANXIETY IN CHILDREN (for Parents) - presented by A.D.A.M.

Do you have a child that is anxious?  Looking for ways to help?  Join the Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba to explore the different aspects of childhood anxiety, including signs and symptoms, thought patterns, and different types of anxiety.  Learn about ways to help a child who is struggling with anxiety.

            Date:       Tuesday, April 5

            Time:       6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

            Fee:          $15.00 per person or $20.00 includes a DVD

FIRST TALK: TALKING WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT SEXUALITY

presented by S.E.R.C.

For Parents with children under 8 years of age

In this workshop presented by the Sexual Education Resource Centre, you will gain the confidence and learn how to talk openly with your children about issues related to reproductive health, body development in children and sexuality. Parents sometimes worry that giving information to children at too young an age can be harmful. Answering a child's question with an honest answer gives the message that they can come and talk to you about sexuality issues whenever they need to. Develop the appropriate language to use to discuss topics such as where babies come from, naming body parts, and gender.

            Date:       Tuesday, February 9

            Time:       6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

            Fee:          $10.00 per person

 PARENT EDUCATOR

This individualized one-on-one service will provide you, in your role of parent, with an opportunity to focus on challenges you are experiencing with your child.  In conversation with our parent educator, Lori Chrol, you will identify areas of your parent/child relationship that are problematic and receive effective approaches you can use immediately. 

Appointments are required. For details or to book an appointment please contact us at 284-9311.   Fee: $40.00 per hour.

Are you interested in leading Babysitting Workshops?

We offer free training for adults interested in leading Babysitting training workshops for students in their school or local community. Are you available to work on in-service days? We are always looking to hire new faciliatators to work on an occasional basis. 

Please call our offices at 204-284-9311 for more information.

Refund Policy: If you withdraw from the program 7 days or more prior to the start date, you will receive a refund of your course fee less a $5 administration fee. After this time, or once the program has started, no refunds will be made. If we cancel a course, you will receive a full refund.  

Payment must be received 7 days prior to the workshop start date. If payment has not been received, you may lose your spot in the workshop.      

Registration for Children and Youth programs: Please ensure that you register only your own child. If your child has a friend who would also like to attend that child's family must complete the registration for them.