Category Archives: Caregivers

Pleo Invites you to a special evening with Dr. Jean Clinto

Caregivers, Events

On Tuesday April 8th, Pleo invites you to join them for a special evening with Dr. Jean Clinton, as she shares her expert insights on parenting. Pleo-Parents’ Lifelines is thrilled to host this exciting event where you can learn from one of the leading experts in the field.
This free event will also feature a Resource Fair where you will have the opportunity to explore community partner information tables and discover valuable resources and services for your family, being offered in our community by Community Partners.

🌟Pleo-Parents’ Lifelines Presents: An Evening with Dr. Jean Clinton 🌟
Date: Tuesday April 8th, 2025
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Nepean Sportsplex (Halls A & B), 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa
Cost: Free
Additional Information: Simultaneous translation (English to French) will be offered throughout Dr. Clinton’s presentation.

Event Agenda:
6:30pm-7:00pm (Resource Fair with Community Partners)
7:00pm-8:30pm (Dr. Jean Clinton’s presentation: The Power of Connection: You are the Key)
Our relationships with our children are at the heart of what builds resilience—whether they’re one year old, eleven, or twenty. There is a powerful tool we can use called repair. This talk will focus on the brain and how experiences literally sculpt its development and what you can do to maximize and repair.
8:30pm-9:30pm (Resource Fair Continues)

This event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB), Crossroads Children’s Mental Health Centre, Ottawa Public Health, University of Ottawa, Parent Resource Centre (PRC), CHEO, Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE), Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), Le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO), Extremeline Productions, and Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB).

🌟Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, discover resources and services available in our community and connect with other parents and caregivers!

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1269894632029

🌅 Morning Routines Made Positive and Encouraging 🌅

Caregivers, Resources

Starting the day on a positive note sets the tone for your child’s success and emotional well-being. 💛 Here are some simple tips from Parent Resource Centre Ottawa to make mornings more pleasant for everyone:
✅ Positive Comments:
– Use your child’s name, speak at their eye level, and share enthusiasm with a smile.
For example:
“I see Sophie is ready to start the day!”
“Great job Mark, you got out of bed!”
✅ Choices:
– Offer simple, reasonable choices that help your child feel in control.
“Would you like me to turn on your light or keep it off while you get up?”
“Do you want to have breakfast or get dressed first?”
✅ Promoting Emotional Vocabulary:
– Acknowledge your child’s feelings and model your own.
“Oh boy Paula, you still look tired. I feel tired too.”
“You look refreshed and ready to go today, Shawn!”
With small adjustments like these, you can transform hectic mornings into a moment of connection and encouragement! 🌟

📞The Parent Support Line – FREE and confidential space to talk about parenting, child development, and child behavior

Caregivers, Resources

Being a parent is incredibly rewarding, yet it comes with its own set of challenges. You’re not alone on this journey. 🌼
📞If you’re seeking support, guidance, or simply need someone to listen, the Parent Resource Centre is here for you. Their Parent Support Line offers a FREE and confidential space to talk about parenting, child development, and child behavior.
🕘Available Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri to from 9 AM to 4 PM. Wed from 11 AM to 7PM ☎️𝟲𝟭𝟯-𝟰𝟴𝟮-𝟴𝟭𝟳𝟯.
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Introducing Your Baby to Solid Foods: A Sensory Experience Virtual Workshop with Play On Pediatric Therapy

Caregivers, Life skills, Presentations / Workshops

January 28 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
This session will focus on the sensory aspects of the transition, exploring how babies experience textures, tastes, and new sensations. We’ll provide practical strategies to make mealtime enjoyable and stress-free, while also fostering positive associations with food. Parents will learn how to support their baby’s development through sensory exploration and gain confidence in navigating this exciting milestone.
*For parents and caregivers of young infants*
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/earlyon-intro-to-solid-foods-a-sensory-experience-virtual-workshop-tickets-1120078437759?aff=oddtdtcreator

❄️ Winter Circle of Security Parenting™ Group Session! ❄️

Caregivers, Children, Life skills

Parent Resource Centre/Centre de ressources pour parents is excited to announce their upcoming Circle of Security Parenting™ Group sessions starting in January! This 8-week online workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-18. Enhance your understanding of your child’s emotional world, strengthen your relationship and feel more confident in your parenting skills. It’s free, virtual, and an excellent opportunity to be the supportive presence your child needs.
🗓️ Winter 2025 Dates & Times:
Evening Session: Tuesdays, January 28 – March 25, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Daytime Session: Tuesdays, February 4 – April 1, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📌 Free & Virtual!
📅 Secure your spot soon!
📧 To register, email frp@parentresource.ca or call 613-565-2467 ext. 237
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to support your child’s emotional development and strengthen your family bond!

💻Webinar: Healthy Coping for Caregivers Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Strategies

Autism, Caregivers, Mental Health, Virtual

Join Autism Ontario on November 14 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm for their upcoming webinar with Katy Albert on navigating life’s joys and challenges using self-compassion, acceptance, and value-driven action to promote healthy coping and improve caregiver well-being.

This session is ideal for caregivers, siblings, and family members of autistic children, youth, and adults. Professionals working with the autistic community and their families are also welcome to attend.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Bw2Qbs

Can’t make it? Register to watch this discussion after the event On-Demand

👨‍👧Free Webinar: Nurturing connections Empowering Parents of Neurodivergent Children

Caregivers, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Join Camp Kirk on October 29th from 6:30-8:30PM for a Free Webinar, Nurturing connections

Empowering Parents of Neurodivergent Children, delivered by compassionate and knowledgeable speakers who are also parents of neurodivergent children & youth. The topics covered will be:

  • Keynote Session: Discovering the Power of Compassion for Raising Neurodivergent Children
  • Breakout Session: The Importance of Employee Support Networks for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
  • Breakout Session: Finding Community when Raising Children with Disabilities
  • Breakout Session: Strategies for Parenting Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD)

For more info and to register, visit: https://campkirk.com/webinar/

💻P4P’s FREE Webcast – Microboards: Sustaining Your Future

Caregivers, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

As a parent or caregiver, you may have asked yourself the difficult question: who will care for my loved one with a disability when I no longer can? To ease this concern, you may want to consider a Microboard – a solution that offers a formal, personalized support network by creating a non-profit board of family and friends.

Microboards ensure that people with disabilities are surrounded by those who truly know and care for them, providing families with the peace of mind that their loved ones will be protected and supported, both now and long into the future.

Join P4P on October 16th at 7:00 pm for their FREE webcast, Microboards: Sustaining Your Future, to learn more.

Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/4dXWm35