Parent Education Groups
Parent education groups provide opportunities for parents of children birth to six years old to learn about child development, positive parenting strategies, and healthy households. Parenting groups are FREE to join and are open to all families with children in the city of Edmonton.
All groups include:
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Free child minding
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Healthy meals or snacks
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Information/referrals to other services
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Which Parent Education Group is right for me?
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Questions?
Call 780-471-3737

Circle of Security
Learn ways to help your child organize their feelings, support your child’s exploration in the world, read and respond to your child’s cues, promote a secure relationship with your child, and so much more!
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
December 15
January 13 - March 3
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Tuesdays

Empower U
This group combines financial literacy programs with a FREE 1:2 matched savings component of up to $500. Through this program, participants experiencing low income take control of finances, reduce debt, and save money. Topics include: budgeting, consumerism, credit, home ownership, debt repayment, and much more. Presented in partnership with the United Way and ATB Financial.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
December 15
January 6 - March 24
2:00pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Tuesdays

Empowered Parenting
Participants in this group will discuss developing positive relationships and positive parenting skills such as health, safety, behaviour and development of children, through interactive activities, videos, and conversations. The goal of this group is for parents to learn positive parenting techniques and develop skills for success.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
December 15
January 8 - February 12
2:00pm -4:00pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Thursdays

Exploring Emotions (ONLINE)
Discuss challenges, and successes in navigating emotional development of children. Participants will learn more about their child’s emotions including how to talk to children, how to teach children about emotions, and how to support children through their emotions.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
January 15
February 19 - March 19
2:00pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Online via Zoom
Day of the Week
Thursdays

Handle with Care
This group focuses on supporting children’s mental health. We focus on four building blocks: attachment, relationships with others, expressing emotions, and promoting self-esteem.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
January 15
February 13 - March 13
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Fridays

Hello, Baby!
A friendly, inviting space where you can connect with other new parents, celebrate your baby’s milestones, and ask questions in a relaxed environment.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
December 15
January 7 - March 25
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Wednesdays

Managing Mealtimes: Solutions to meal time problems
Parents will discuss common mealtime problems, encouraging good mealtime habits, managing challenging behaviours at mealtimes, and setting up a mealtime routine.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
January 15
February 25
10:00am - 12:00 pm
Location
C5 Northgate Hub
Day of the Week
Wednesday

Managing Misbehaviour
Join us for this four week group where you will come together with other parents to share strategies for positive parenting, managing misbehaviour with empathy, and fostering healthy discipline practices. Together, you will explore practical tools for building strong connections with your children while guiding them toward growth and positive behaviour.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
January 15
February 18 - March 25
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Clareview Recreation Centre
Day of the Week
Wednesdays

Managing Misbehaviour
Join us for this four week group where you will come together with other parents to share strategies for positive parenting, managing misbehaviour with empathy, and fostering healthy discipline practices. Together, you will explore practical tools for building strong connections with your children while guiding them toward growth and positive behaviour.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
January 15
February 2 - March 16
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Mondays

Setting Boundaries and Limits with Children
Together with other parents, learn tips to support setting up rules, limits, boundaries, and realistic expectations for you and your child.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
January 15
February 4
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
C5 Northgate Hub
Day of the Week
Wednesday

Setting Successful Schedules
Come out and learn more about your important role; set successful schedules!
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
January 15
February 11
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
C5 Northgate Hub
Day of the Week
Wednesday

Sleeptime Strategies: Solving Bedtime Problems
Parents will discuss common bedtime problems, different approaches to bedtime problems, and how to prevent problems at bedtime and through the night.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
January 15
February 18
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
C5 Northgate Hub
Day of the Week
Wednesday

Understanding Your Child's Behaviour
Learn about the science behind your child’s behaviour and how to nurture healthy and happy relationships with your family.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
December 15
January 28
10:00am -12:00pm
Location
North East Community Hub
Day of the Week
Wednesday
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