Parenting Courses
| Program Website | Outline | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment Parenting | Courses and resources for infants through adolescents and their parents. Non-profit organization of parents and professionals dedicated to providing parents, caregivers, and organizations, support for their parenting practices and services, validation for their parenting choices and current evidence-based information in order to make the best decisions for their parenting practices. Provide: Parent Effectiveness Training Terrific Toddler Courses | Attachment Parenting Canada Association: 12018 Lake Erie Road S.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2J 2L8 Judy Arnall: T: (403) 667-4557 jarnall@shaw.ca Cathie Pelly: T: (403) 667-4557 cpelly@telus.net |
| CARYA - Prime Time | Prime Time works with expecting parents and parents with children ages six and under. We provide practical coaching and help you learn parenting skills that build confidence, allowing you to enjoy the early childhood experience with your little ones. | Call 403.269.9888 for more information |
| Child Safe Canada | Child safety courses – wide range | |
| Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) | Family & Children's programs and services are open to all families, though we specialize in services to immigrant families. It is made up of three programs, the Parent Link Centre, the New Canadian Children in Calgary project, and the Family Resource Centre. They offer a range of social, educational and recreational programs and activities for children, youth and parents: Triple P Program 1234 Parent! Parenting (0-4yrs) Active Parenting Now! (5-12yrs) Active Parenting of Teens! Mother Good (0-4yrs) – literacy LEAP- Literacy, Education, Attachment and Parenting | |
| L.E.A.P. - Literacy - Engagement - Attachment - Play | 8 week program that meets once a week for two hours. Participants receive education on the developmental and behavioural stages of children, community resources and can address any parenting concerns in an open forum. During each session the children participate in both structured and unstructured playtime. During the structured element both parent and child are introduced to rhymes, songs and oral stories designed to connect parents with their children, enhance the child's oral language and encourage development. | Suite 325, 2116 - 27th Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A6 T: (403) 205-5178 F: (403) 205-5191 |
| Parents and Children Together (PACT) | A stimulating child-directed play environment that supports the child’s development through activities such as play dough, painting, crafts, floor toys, dress-up, books, puzzles, building blocks and more! Opportunities to work on building confidence, curiosity, intentionality, self-control, relatedness, communication skills, and cooperativeness in preschoolers - readiness skills for school and life! | Email: p_a_c_t@hotmail.com T: (403) 671-1710 |
| Parenting Today’s Child | University of Calgary ongoing education program (courses and titles vary) | |
| Parenting Today’s Child Can be found here and here | 5 session course aims to increase confidence and skills in parenting toddlers, leading to a strong, healthy, life-long relationship. | Suite 325, 2116 - 27th Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A6 T: (403) 205-5178 F: (403) 205-5191 |
| How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk | 6 week class that addresses: Positive Discipline Children's Self Esteem Encouraging Co-operation Communication Dynamics in your family Behaviours you can learn to creat a respectful environment | Suite 325, 2116 - 27th Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A6 T: (403) 205-5178 F: (403) 205-5191 |
| https://www.skillstolearn.info/ | Skills To Learn Inc. offers programs for children who are 6-13 years old who require support in improving their social cognition. | Denise Carroll MEd Owner and Social Skills Facilitator skillstolearn@shaw.ca 403-519-1023 |
| Triple P information | Triple P Programs |
Miscellaneous:
Kitty Raymond: “Parenting solutions for the real world”: http://raymondparenting.com/ T: (403) 242-3533, F: (403) 240-4834
Email: info@raymondparenting.com