Being a parent is incredibly rewarding, yet it comes with its own set of challenges. You’re not alone on this journey. 🌼
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Category Archives: Caregivers
Introducing Your Baby to Solid Foods: A Sensory Experience Virtual Workshop with Play On Pediatric Therapy
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! ❄️
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!
📅Happy New Year!! Here is the EarlyON’s calendar for January 2025!!
💻Merry and Mindful: How to prepare yourself and your family for the joys and stressors of the holiday season
Dr. Rana Pishva, C. Psych is offering a workshop to help ease some of the stressors around the holiday season.
This workshop is virtual and has a fee of $25.
To register, email Dr.Rana.Pishva@rppsychology.ca or visit https://bit.ly/4fpTsFA
See flyer for more details!
💻Webinar: Healthy Coping for Caregivers Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Strategies
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
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
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
💻Webinar “Caregiver Stress and Burnout”
Join The Ontario Caregiver Organization on Tuesday, October 8, from 12-1 p.m. ET for their first webinar in the Caregiving at Home and Work series: “Caregiver Stress and Burnout”.
Hosted by the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario’s Your Health Space, this session addresses prevalent experiences with caregiver stress and burnout, providing actionable strategies and resources to enhance your health and well-being.
Date: October 8
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: https://cmhaontario.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1CF2tDHRT9aCakRkg5KM5A
Cost: Free
Register Now!
Take the first step towards a healthier you!
🎄Caregiver Only Event – Twigs & Twinkle Holiday Workshop
A limited number of tickets are available. Max of 2 tickets per family. Caregiver only event.
Marlin Orchards will guide you through the basics of how to create a stunning arrangement, and encourage your creativity. You will be supplied with everything you need to create a festive masterpiece; wiring materials, a evergreens harvested and created on the farm, floral snips and an abundance of beautiful farm fresh greenery.
Time: 10:00am
Cost: $10 per person. No refunds.
Please note that we strive to offer tickets to as many families as possible, but tickets are limited. If, for any reason, you are registered and can no longer attend, please let us know so we are able to share those tickets with other families.
When:November 16th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location:
Marlin Orchards & Garden Centre
6864 Orchard Rd
Cornwall, ON K6H 5R5
Registration link: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/register?id=10244&reset=1