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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
Bye Bye Diapers
Come and talk with other parents/caregivers who are ready to start toilet training or with those who are looking to start. Facilitators will walk you through the “ready” signs, and tips and tricks to successfully say “bye bye” to diapers!
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
July 15
August 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Monday
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
August 24
September 14 - November 2
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Mondays
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
June 15
July 8 - August 26
1:30pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Wednesdays
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
August 24
September 9 - October 14
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Wednesdays
Get Outside!
Discover the power of outdoor play! Join us to learn how time spent in nature supports your child's physical, emotional, and cognitive development. We'll share practical ideas for encouraging outdoor exploration including how to support age appropriate risky play like climbing, jumping, and exploring new spaces, helping your child build confidence and resilience through hands-on experiences outside.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
August 24
September 21
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Monday
Hear Me Out: Effective Communication with Children
Learn more about effectively communicating with your child. Topics include: how to listen to your child as well as how to talk with your children so they listen.
Registration Opens
Dates of Program
Time
August 24
September 10
2:00pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Thursday
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
August 24
September 24
10:00am - 12:00 pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Thursday
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
August 24
September 15
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Norwood Centre
Day of the Week
Tuesday