workshop calendar - Lakeview School Council

Ontario Early Years Centre
Ottawa West-Nepean
PARENT AND CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS
September - December 2013
Workshops are facilitated in the language advertised.
Centre de la petite enfance de l’Ontario
Ottawa Ouest-Nepean
ATELIERS POUR PARENTS ET RESPONSABLES DE GARDE
septembre à décembre 2013
Les ateliers sont animés dans la langue annoncée.
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Workshops for moms, dads and caregivers of Babies!
Ateliers pour les mères et pères, et responsables de garde des bébés!
Prenatal Breastfeeding
Given by a Lactation Consultant, you will learn, tips to help start breastfeeding, breastfeeding
positions, signs your baby is breastfeeding well, general breast care, expressing milk, storing
breast milk, encouragement to get breastfeeding off to a good start and what to do if you run into
problems.
Chansons et comptines
Venez découvrir les avantages des chansons et comptines simples pour les enfants et parents
qui veulent grandir en chantant!
Pour nouveau parents et leurs bébés (0 à 18 mois).
Wednesday, September 4
Wednesday, October 2
Wednesday, November 6
Wednesday, December 4
5:45pm – 8:30pm
Les mardis
15 octobre à 29 octobre
13h30 à 14h30
Fridays
November 8 to
November 22
Infant Massage
Bring a thick blanket for your baby to lie on and dress comfortably as you will be sitting on mats
on the floor. Please attend all sessions.
For parents with a baby 7 months or younger (not yet crawling).
Exploring Sleep Options
9:00am -10:30am
(3 sessions)
Thursday, November 21
Are your baby’s sleep patterns not working for your family? Learn ways of coping and strategies
for changing your baby’s sleep habits.
For babies up to 12 months old.
1:00pm – 3:00pm
For parents and caregivers of children of all ages!
Pour parents et responsables de gardes – des enfants de tout les âges!
Anger Management for Parents
All parents feel angry at times. It is how we respond to our children when we are in conflict,
experiencing stressful situations that make all the difference. Identify your triggers, learn to calm
yourself, problem-solve conflicts and generally become a more capable and calm parent.
For parents of children birth to 10 years of age.
Mondays
September 23 to
November 4
*No Class Thanksgiving
Monday, October 14
6:30pm – 8:30pm
(6 sessions)
Active Parent Now – The Middle Years
This interactive, multi-model approach will go over topics such as, communicating effectively with
children, encourage the development of self-esteem and character, redirect misbehavior and
sidestep power struggles and explore and encourage nonviolent conflict resolution.
This workshop is geared for parents who have children in the middle years 6-12years.
Fall Book Walk in the Park
Come join us for an adventurous walk in the park and discover a new way to read books! Stories
will be geared to preschoolers (2½-5 years), but all are welcome. Engage in fun physical activity
and spend quality time with your child. Let nature and books be your guide! Participate in a take
home craft or activity and end up at the playground! Andrew Haydon Park (meet under the
covered picnic area).
For children ages 2 1/2 – 5 years, but all ages are welcome
Musical Playground
Come join the fun of musical learning through movement. Enjoy a wide variety of musical
instruments and props that promote creativity. Dance with your baby, toddler and preschooler.
Play-a-long to traditional and multi-cultural music. Leave the class feeling exhilarated and
wanting more.
For parents of children aged 0-3 years.
Tuesdays
September 24 to
October 8
6:30-8:30pm
(3 sessions)
Tuesday
October 1
10:00am – 12:00pm
Fridays
October 11 to October 25
1:00pm – 2:00pm
(3 sessions )
Parent session
Anxiety Prevention Program “Fun Friends”
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This is a play-based program that teaches children essential resilience skills including:
How to relax and self soothe; How to regulate emotions; How to understand emotions in self
and others; How to be kind an empathic; Social and emotional skills; How to make friends
and share; How to be brave and try new things; How to build a strong sense of self and selfesteem; How to deal with conflict; Positive coping strategies and How to change negative
“red thoughts” into positive “green thoughts”.
The importance of a research based resilience program cannot be underestimated, with research
showing as many as 20% of preschool children in the general population exhibit moderate to
clinical levels of emotional and behavioural disturbance. Fortunately, the rapid development of
preschool children allows for effective treatment aimed at both prevention and intervention.
Children will have great fun and join in lots of activities promoting the development of social and
emotional skills.
For children in grades one and two.
October 16
6:30pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays,
October 21 to December 9
4:00pm - 5:15pm
(8 sessions)
Mondays
Backpack Adventures, School Readiness Program
Do you have a child starting school in September 2013? Then the Family Literacy School
Readiness program, Backpack Adventures, is for you.During the 6 week program, we will explore
the 5 domains of school readiness. Families will discover new information and activities to
support their child’s journey into school. Each session will introduce a new domain and families
get to borrow a backpack full of fun activities to practice each new skill at home. On the last
session, children will receive a special gift to congratulate them on entering school. Join us for
this wonderful adventure!
Musical Playground
Come join the fun of musical learning through movement. Enjoy a wide variety of musical
instruments and props that promote creativity. Dance with your baby, toddler and preschooler.
Play-a-long to traditional and multi-cultural music. Leave the class feeling exhilarated and wanting
more.
For parents of children aged 0-3 years.
Nuts and Bolts of Parenting
Under the direction of Tim Paquette, who is himself the father of two teens, this four week course
offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing fathers
parenting in today’s world. Come meet with other fathers to discover new strategies as well as
looking at what makes up the nuts and bolts of parenting including effective discipline for children
and teens, effective communication, as well as opportunities, while parenting, to enhance the
relationship with your child.
For fathers of children aged 0 through the teenage years.
Emotional and Social Skills for School Readiness
Being ready for school means more than children knowing letters and numbers. When children
can deal with strong emotions and get along with others, they are more open to learning. In this
workshop, you will learn about typical emotional and social development. You will discover ageappropriate ways to build your child’s skills through play.
Workshops at other locations in Ottawa:
Many more workshops are available throughout the city, visit http://www.parentresource.ca for
details.
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October 21 to November 25
1:00pm-2:30pm
(6 sessions)
Fridays
November 8 to
November 22
1:00pm – 2:00pm
(3 sessions )
Wednesdays
November 13to
December 4
6:30pm – 8:30pm
(4 sessions )
Monday
December 2
6:30pm -8:30pm
For childcare providers!
Pour responsables de gardes!
Child Care Providers Resource Network (CCPRN)
30 Colonnade Road, Unit 275 / Registration: 613-749-5211 ext. 23
Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
75 Hemmingwood Way / Registration: 613-225-4819
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC)
1365 Richmond Road / Registration 613-820-4922 ext. 3640
Home Child Care Training: Ottawa
Unit / Level
Date and Location
Unit 2: Organizing your home to provide child care
Organizing your space
Planning your routine
Choosing equipment and toys
Mon. Sept. 9, 2013
7- 9 p.m.
CCPRN
Unit 3: Partnerships with parents
Communicating with parents
Dealing with concerns
Mon. Sept. 23, 2012
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
PQCHC
Unit 4: Children’s safety
Eliminating potential risks
Emergency planning
Thurs. Oct. 10,
2013
7 - 9 p.m.
CECRC
Mon. Nov. 4, 2013
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
PQCHC
Unit 5: Protecting children’s health
Cleaning and sanitizing
Building healthy habits
Dealing with injury and illness
Unit 6: Food Safety
Safe food practices
Preventing illness
Thurs. Nov. 28,
2013
6:30 – 9 p.m.
CECRC
Unit 7: Nutrition and healthy eating habits
Planning healthy menus
Monitoring quality and quantity
Making mealtimes pleasant
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PARENT STOP!
We have created a PARENT STOP! within the OEYC – a place where parents can stop and
spend some time learning and thinking about their parenting in a very focused way – using a
computer .
There are two Parenting Programs called “Parenting Wisely” installed on the computer in the
playroom resource area:
1. For parents of children ages 3 – 10
2. For parents of teens
Both programs show common scenarios that almost all parents have to deal with sooner or
later…. a child trying to get your attention while you are on the phone; putting a child to bed; a
child who is not doing well in school, etc. After you view a scene, the program asks what you
would do and gives you three choices. You can see that choice demonstrated, and text will help
you decide if it was the best response/solution to the problem. Many parenting strategies are
discussed and shown.
If you would like to explore this program, please do so briefly, during any visit to the
drop-in. (Ask a friend to keep an eye on your child while you are in the resource area).
You may book a longer session - up to an hour at a time - by calling Michelle and reserving
the computer. At the moment we are trying to group all the PARENT STOP! bookings. However
we will try to be as flexible as possible, and try to accommodate your needs. Please arrange
childcare for your child during these visits. If you are unable to do so, please call and speak with
Michelle. We will try to assist you.
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To Register
• All workshops are free, and will be held at Pinecrest-Queensway Community
Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Road unless otherwise stated. The building is
wheelchair accessible.
• Pre-registration is required. Please phone our registration line and leave
your contact information (613-820-4922 x 3640) unless otherwise indicated.
Priority is given to residents of Ontario.
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An Expression of Concern …
Over the past year a disturbing trend has developed with regard to workshop
attendance. Many registrants are just not showing up for the workshop in which
s/he is registered – even with a reminder call, and often when a confirmation of
attendance has been received!
If you are presently receiving this schedule by land mail and have an
email address, please let us know! It saves us all trees, time, and money to
send it to you by email!
If a workshop is cancelled we will make every effort to contact all registered
participants as soon as possible. However if weather is adverse, please email
or call to make sure the workshop has not been cancelled.
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Though clients are not paying directly for service, our tax dollars are being
spent to reserve space, prepare handouts, and pay the salary of the facilitator.
Unless those who enrol actually attend the workshop, this is a terrible waste.
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There are often individuals on a Wait List for the workshop who might have
been able to attend if we had received a cancellation call in time.
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Service stats are the basis for continuing programs. If programs are not well
attended it is likely the programs will be reduced or cut altogether.
Let’s work together to make sure that parent and caregiver workshops are
well attended. Please inform us if you are not able to attend a workshop, so
we can contact someone else on the Wait List to take your place. Thank you!
Pour vous inscrire
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If you would like your name added / removed from the mailing list, please call
(613-820-4922 x 3640) or email [email protected].
Tous les ateliers sont gratuits et se passe aux Centre de santé communautaire
Pinecrest-Queensway, 1365, chemin Richmond ou au lieu indiqué. L’immeuble
est accessible aux personnes en fauteuil roulant.
L’inscription à l’avance est obligatoire. Pour vous inscrire, s'il vous plaît
appelez notre ligne téléphonique et laisser vos coordonnées (613-820-4922,
poste 3640). Priorité aux résidants de l’Ontario.
Une chose qui nous cause du souci …
Pendant l’année qui vient de s’écouler, il s’est développé une fâcheuse tendance
dans l’assiduité aux ateliers. De nombreux inscrits négligent de se présenter à
l’atelier auquel ils se sont inscrits – même avec un rappel, et souvent après qu’ils
ont confirmé leur présence !
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Si vous recevez en ce moment ce calendrier par courrier ordinaire alors
que vous avez une adresse de courriel, donnez-nous la ! Ce sera autant
d’arbres de sauvés et d’argent de gagné si nous vous l’envoyons par courriel!
Même si les clients ne paient pas directement pour le service, c’est l’argent de
nos impôts qu’on dépense pour réserver des salles, pour préparer la
documentation qui vous est remise et pour payer le salaire de l’animateur ou
de l’animatrice. Si ceux qui s’inscrivent ne se montrent pas à l’atelier, c’est du
pur gaspillage.
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Si un atelier doit être annulé, tout effort possible sera fait afin de contacter les
participants inscrits.
Il y a souvent des personnes sur une liste d’attente pour l’atelier, qui auraient
pu y assister si nous avions reçu une annulation à temps.
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Les statistiques de service nous servent de base pour décider de la continuité
des programmes. Si ceux-ci ne recueillent pas une bonne assistance, il est
probable qu’ils seront réduits ou tout simplement annulés.
Si vous désirez que votre nom soit ajouté ou retiré de la liste d’envoi, veuillez
téléphoner (613-820-4922, poste 3640) ou envoyer un courriel
[email protected]
For Parenting or Caregiver Workshops delivered in Arabic:
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613-820-4922 ext.3358 Faiza Bassiseau
Travaillons ensemble pour nous assurer que les ateliers destinés aux
parents et aux pourvoyeurs de soins soient bien fréquentés. Nous vous
prions de bien vouloir nous aviser si vous êtes dans l’impossibilité
d’assister à un atelier, de façon à ce que nous puissions contacter quelqu’un
d’autre qui est sur la liste d’attente et qui pourrait prendre votre place. Merci!
For Parenting or Caregiver Workshops delivered in Somali:
Aqoon is weydaarsiga ku baxa Af-Soomaali fadlan kala xiriir
Asha Siyad 820 4922 ext.3678
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