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Parent Education Calendar

The Parent Resource Centre presents a searchable directory of parent education events, professional training events for those working with families and community support groups for parents. The information is not strictly bilingual; information is posted in the language that it is received.


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For Parents

Infant CPR

Heart and Stroke Foundation Infant/child and adult cpr. Course covers injury prevention and choking.   

Date: Aug 8, 2010
Location:

265 Carling Avenue suite 700

Provided by: Ottawa Childbirth Education Associatioin   http://www.ottawacea.com/classes/cpr.html
Fees: $35 per person   Times: 9-11:30  
Contact: Erin Shaheen  613 860 2061  Send Email
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Transitioning to Table Foods

Wondering how much food your older baby needs? What are some of the feeding challenges?  Looking for recipe ideas?  Parents  and babies 10-18 months at the time of the workshop

Date: Aug 11, 2010
Location:

OEYC Carleton

2 MacNeil Court Kanata

Provided by: Anne Lim, Registered Dietitian   www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Times: 1:30-3:30 Wednesday  
Contact: 613-591-3686 x 276  Send Email
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Introduction to Solids and Making Baby Food

Wondering when and how to introduce solid foods to your baby? Learn about healthy foods, allergies, choking hazards and the benefits of making your own baby food.  Parents of babies 4-8 months.

Date: Oct 21, 2010
Location:

Katimavik Preschool Resource Centre

180 Katimavik Road (entrance on McGibbon Dr)  Kanata

Provided by: Anne Lim Dietitian  
Times: 1-3:00 pm Thursday  
Contact: Judy Karwowski  613-591-6030  Send Email
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The Impact of Birth Order on Children & Ourselves

Come and learn about birth order and how it may impact our interpersonal relationships and everyday lives. Relate your birth position to your own siblings or children. The information may delight or surprise you.

Date: Oct 27, 2010
Location:

OEYC Nepean-Carleton /
City View Centre for Child & Family Services
1099 Longfields Dr. (Barrhaven)
Home Child Care Entrance

 

 

Provided by: OEYC Nepean-Carleton  
Times: 6:30 - 8:00 PM  
Contact: 613-825-5990 
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For Children with Concurrent Parents' Group

Kindergarten Readiness

Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten!

For children who will be beginning Junior Kindergarten in September or who will be moving onto Senior Kindergarten.

Date: Jul 6, 2010 - Aug 10, 2010 » Every week on Tue
Location:

Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Road, Ottawa

Provided by: Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre   pqchc.com
Fees: Free   Times: 6:00-7:30 pm Tuesday  
Contact: Michelle Crogie  613-820-4922 x 640  Send Email
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For Parents/Caregivers (children aged birth to 6)

Apprentissage à la propreté

Date: Aug 9, 2010
Location:

CPE Carleton

2cour MacNeil Court, Kanata

Provided by: Public Health Nurse   www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Times: 18h30 - 20h30 Lundi  
Contact: 613-591-3686 x 276  Send Email
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CCPRN Child Care Connection

The Child Care Connection Meetings provide an opportunity for caregivers and parents to connect through facilitated meetings where information and resources are presented to all attending. For more information on Child Care Connection or other resources and programs offered by CCPRN, call 613-749-5211 or visit www.ccprn.com

 

Date: Aug 11, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa-Orléans

211-210 Centrum Blvd. Suite 102

Orléans

Provided by: CCPRN   www.crcoc.ca
Times: 6:30-7:30 pm Wednesday  
Contact: OEYC Ottawa-Orléans  613-834-9620  Send Email
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Teaching your Child Emotional Intelligence

Join Sandra with her 18 year experiences and learn ways to teach your children virtues such as respect, self control, empathy, and tolerance. Parents will learn how to help their children think morally, and behave in the right, honorable way. 

Date: Aug 16, 2010
Location:

OEYC-Carleton

2 MacNeil Court Kanata

Provided by: Sandra LeBlanc   www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Times: 6:30-8:30 Monday  
Contact: 613-591-3686 x 276  Send Email
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Off to a Healthy Start

A 6 week series for parents of children under 6 yrs.  A variety of topics including ages and stages, safety, emotional well-being, supporting physical health, healthy parenting, and encouraging positive social relationships are discussed.  Parents have input into the focus of workshops.

Date: Aug 17, 2010 - Sep 21, 2010 » Every week on Tue
Location:

Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre 1365 Richmond Road Ottawa

Provided by: Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre   pqchc.com
Fees: Free   Times: 6:30- 8:00 pm Tuesday  
Contact: Michelle Crogie  613-820-4922 x 640  Send Email
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For Parents/Caregivers and their Children

Toddler Time

Special drop-in times for young children (walking to 30 months ONLY) and their parent/caregiver.  No registration necessary.  Activities will include: storytime, crafts, sensory, games, water play and outdoor play.

Date: Jul 5, 2010 - Aug 30, 2010 » Every week on Mon
Location:

OEYC-Carleton

2 MacNeil Court, Kanata

www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Times: 9:30-11:00 Monday  
Contact: 613-591-3686 x 276  Send Email
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Remix Hip Hop (adult child 3-6 yrs)

Remix will be giving a short dance class where children and adults learn a choreographed dance. Our workshops are designed to get participants to be active, start developing their dance skills and experience the personal benefits of hip hop dancing.

 

Date: Aug 4, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa-Orléans

211-210 Centrum Blvd. Suite 102

Orléans

Provided by: Remix Dance   www.crcoc.ca
Times: 6:30-7:30 pm Wednesday  
Contact: OEYC-Ottawa-Orléans CPE  613-834-9620  Send Email
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Little Book Worms "Pyjama Party"

Join us for this special session of Little Book Worms.  Make sure you wear your pyjamas and are ready for a fun creative art, songs & stories.

For children 3-6 years old and an adult

Date: Aug 4, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa South

101-2330 Don Reid Dr

Times: 6:00-7:30pm Wednesday  
Contact: 613-737-6369  Send Email
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Teddy Bear Potluck

Join us at the Orleans EYC for a teddy bear potluck! Bring your favorite teddy bear and a dish to share. Call Elizabeth for more details.  

 

Date: Aug 11, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa-Orléans

211-210 Centrum Blvd. Suite 102

Orléans

Provided by: OEYC Ottawa-Orléans   www.crcoc.ca
Times: 5:30-7:00 pm Wednesday  
Contact: Elizabeth Spice  613-834-9620 x 126  Send Email
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Art Club: Drawing

Children will use pencils, colouring pencils, crayons, markers and pastels to create works of art

For children 3-6 years old and an adult.

Date: Aug 12, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa South

101-2330 Don Reid Dr

Times: 6:00-7:30 pm Thursday  
Contact: 613-737-6369  Send Email
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Messy Playgroup

Join us at the EYC for a morning full of fun. Participate in games, crafts, and supervised play and discover your senses.

 

Date: Aug 14, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa-Orléans

211-210 Centrum Blvd. Suite 102

Orléans

Provided by: EYC Ottawa-Orléans CPE   www.crcoc.ca
Times: 9:00-11:00 am Saturday  
Contact: EYC Ottawa-Orléans CPE  613-834-9620  Send Email
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Music Together (parent-children 0-4 yrs)

Music Together is an adult and child program for babies, toddlers, and preschool children.  We use lots of instruments, pretend play and musical silliness. Adults are encouraged to sing and play and have fun along with the children. The music is from the folk tradition and from many parts of the world. 

 

Date: Aug 18, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa-Orléans

211-210 Centrum Blvd. Suite 102

Orléans

Provided by: Liz Benjamin   www.crcoc.ca
Times: 6:30-7:15 pm Wednesday  
Contact: OEYC Ottawa-Orléans  613-834-9620  Send Email
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Let's Get Moving

Join us outside for some fun and active games to get the kids moving! We will play old favourites such as hopscotch and red light green light.

For children 3-6 years of age and an adult

Date: Aug 18, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa South

101-2330 Don Reid Dr

Times: 6:00-7:30 pm Wednesday  
Contact: 613-737-6369  Send Email
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Fueling for Full Day Learning

You and your child along with a Community Dietitian will make several nutritious snacks together plus one lunch. This has been set up to assist first time kindergarten children with their snack and lunch routines. Nutrition information will be given as well.  Come with an appetite.

Date: Aug 20, 2010
Location:

OEYC Carleton

2 MacNeil Court Kanata

Provided by: Anne Lim, Registered Dietitian   www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Times: 10:00-12:00 Vendredi  
Contact: 613-591-3686 x 276  Send Email
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Messy Play Day

Join us for a morning of ooey, gooey, slimy fun!  Discover all the ways that messy sensory play can help your child learn.  We will have lots of activity ideas and recipes for you to take home.  Ideal for ages 2-6yrs

 

Date: Aug 24, 2010
Location:

OEYC Carleton

2 MacNeil Court Kanata

www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Times: 9:00- 11:00 am Tuesday  
Contact: 613-591-3686 x 276  Send Email
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Art Club: Sculpting

Children will have the opportunity to explore and create through open-ended activities using various doughs and clays. Parents and children should be ready to get messy.

For children 3-6 years of age and an adult.

Date: Aug 25, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa South

101-2330 Don Reid Dr

Times: 6:00-7:30 pm Wednesday  
Contact: 613-737-6369  Send Email
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Parent/caregiver training

School Readiness

Learn about the skills your child will need to start kindergarten as well as what parents can do at home to better prepare their child for their first year of school.

Date: Aug 11, 2010
Location:

OEYC Ottawa South

101-2330 Don Reid Dr

Times: 6:00-7:30pm Wednesday  
Contact: 613-737-6369  Send Email
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Community Support Groups for Parents

Breast Feeding Support Group

La Leche League Group- With babies and toddlers.

Date: Apr 1, 2010 - Aug 5, 2010
» Takes place on the First Thursday of each month.
Location:

75 Hemmingwood Way, Nepean Bus # 178

Provided by: Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre  
Times: 7-9:00 pm  
Contact: Gudrun  613-225-4819  Send Email
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Tip of the Day
We need to teach by example the lessons we want our children to learn. It is important for a child to experience fairness, consideration, patience and joy if s/he is to have these attributes as an adult.
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