What is stress & how are children affected?

Now that it’s back to school season, it is no surprise to see your child stressed out or anxious. Whether they are studying in school or at home, times will get tough for them.

In this session, we talk about different kinds of stress (healthy and unhealthy stress), what makes children stressed out, and how you, as a parent, can help manage their stress effectively so they can perform to the best of their ability!
Topics may include:

• How to handle stress and anxiety
• Keeping children safe and healthy
• Helping children to learn and develop
• Encouraging positive behavior

Location: via Zoom Sessions

Date: Tuesday, September 8^th, 2020

Time: 6 PM to 8 PM

Note: Call Winifred at 587-525-6679 to register and for your Zoom ID number and PW.

It certainly goes without saying that being parent is no easy job Although parenting is a 24/7 job, never forget to look after YOU first. To be the best role model to your child, you must be in the best mental, physical, and emotional state!

We will be discussing the basics of parenting young children. This session is great for first time parents!
Topics may include:

Location: via Zoom Sessions

Date: Monday, September 14^th, 2020

Time: 6 PM to 8 PM

Note: Call Winifred at 587-525-6679/ Winifred@kara-frc.ca to register and for your Zoom ID number and PW.

We all know a good night’s rest is essential to the body, mind and soul. Now that summer has ended, and back to school season has started, children will need a good night’s sleep, so they have enough energy to study well. Just like how parents also need adequate sleep to care for their children!

This discussion group gives positive parenting strategies to help you develop a good bedtime routine, as your child slowly learns to sleep on their own. We will discuss common bedtime problems and skills that will help your child get into a good bedtime routine, so that you can also get yourself a good night’s sleep!

Location: via Zoom Sessions

Date: Thursday, September 24^th, 2020

Time: 6 PM to 8 PM

Note: Call Winifred at 587-525-6679/ Winifred@kara-frc.ca to register and for your Zoom ID number and PW.

The Indigenous Literacy and Parenting Skills (I-LAPS) program is designed to provide support for Indigenous parents looking to assist their child’s literacy development in both reading and writing. However, this I-LAPS session will be a bit special this day… On September 30^th, we celebrating Orange Shirt Day!

Orange Shirt Day was created to educate and raise awareness about the residential schools and lifelong impact they had on the Indigenous community.

Many misfortunes have affected the Indigenous community during recent history. Therefore, we must not forget about the lifelong impact these actions had on Indigenous way of life, and why it is important to preserve and protect our values and traditions for the future generations.

We welcome anyone who is interested in learning Indigenous history and culture to join us on this special day! A guest speaker will be joining us on the panel (to be announced).

Location: via Zoom Sessions

Date: Wednesday, September 30^th, 2020

Time: 6 PM to 8 PM

Note:  Call Winifred at 587-525-6679/ Winifred@kara-frc.ca to register and for your Zoom ID number and PW.

Call Winifred at 587-525-6679/ Winifred@kara-frc.ca  to schedule your One on One via phone. A Family Resource Worker will be happy to discuss everyday parenting matters!