Past Events
September 2020
PSD’s Strong Families Series: Transitioning Back to School
Parkland School Division is proud to present this FREE information session for local families. In this session, we will discuss: Universal parenting practices to support mental health and enhance social connectedness. Practical back-to-school tips on scheduling, routines, and creating positive expectations for the new school year. Proven strategies to support children and parents struggling with anxiety and adjusting to the “new normal” of school in the fall. The session will also include some Q&A time for parents/guardians to ask questions…
Find out more »October 2020
Tick Tock Time PLUS!
Welcome to our Tick Tock Time PLUS! Enjoy programming from your home. Register, pick-up a box and join us for an on-line workshop! This program is for children 2.5 -5 years old.
Find out more »November 2020
Strong Families Series: Anxiety in Children and Teens
Learn how to recognize signs that your child may be struggling with anxiety, and discover therapist-approved strategies you can use to support them. Jennifer Harris, Registered Psychologist & Heidi Watson, MSW Mental Health Therapist (Eckert Psychology)
Find out more »January 2021
Play Your Way #1
A 4 week online program for kiddos 3-5 years old.
Find out more »Move and Groove on Zoom
Early childhood fun for kiddos 3 - 5 years old.
Find out more »Health For Two
This program provides information and support for a healthy pregnancy. Mothers receive pre-natal education, help with nutrition and links to other community services and supports. Participants can stay with the program until their child is one year of age.
Find out more »Baby Time
Sing songs, read books, tell stories and play hand games to enhance parent/child attachment, social skills and healthy child development. For children 0-18months.
Find out more »Parent & Tot Sing-Along
We are offering 4 different Individual online Parent & Tot Sing-Along sessions for the month of January. For children 0-5 years.
Find out more »Wiggles and Giggles
Join us online for our Wiggles and Giggles sessions as we sing, dance, move and laugh. This is a fun way to develop early literacy skills.
Find out more »Triple P Parenting Group
Triple P Discussion Groups offer tips and suggestions for dealing with a child’s specific problem behavior. Work with other parents on developing strategies. This online program is for parents of children 0 -12 years. Sessions will run for 5 weeks.
Find out more »Understanding and Managing Stress
Supporting children in learning problem solving, stress management, and to become more self-aware. This program is for kids in grades 4,5, & 6.
Find out more »“Finding Your LGBTQ+ Community in Rural Alberta”
Join Luc Tellier for a free virtual conversation about "growing up as a queer teen in rural Alberta.”
Find out more »Strong Families Series: Coping with Grief & Loss
Discover practical strategies for checking in with your child's emotions. Join registered psychologists Andrea & Joel Pukalo as they offer valuable information about grief and loss, as well as practical tips for supporting their children and other loved ones in processing their emotions and opening the door to renewed hope and healing.
Find out more »Baby Explorers
Children’s imagination and early literacy develop through exploration with hands on activities. Baby Explorers will run online for 3 weeks. This program is for children 0 - 2 years old.
Find out more »February 2021
Play Your Way #2
Play Your Way Program will run online for 3 sessions in February. For children 0-5 years.
Find out more »Move and Groove on Zoom
Early childhood fun for kiddos 3 - 5 years old.
Find out more »Games, Games, Games
Social learning disguised as fun for kiddos 3 - 6 years old. Games, Games, Games sessions taking place for 4 weeks in February. Come join us for an active online session to get you and your kids up and moving.
Find out more »Triple P Parenting Group
This online program is for parents of children 13-17 years. Sessions will run for 5 weeks in February/March. Learn ways to help your teenager communicate well, develop healthy routines, follow rules and solve problems.
Find out more »Parent & Tot Sing-Along
Early childhood fun for kiddos 3 - 5 years old. Parent & Tot Sing-Along will be online. We are offering 3 different Individual sessions for the month of February.
Find out more »Teen Mental Health: Depression and Self-Harm
This presentation will discuss how negative/stressful experiences affect mental health in teens; how teens cope and what they need for support; and the role of perfectionism and social anxiety in mood and coping. In Partnership with PSD70.
Find out more »March 2021
Infant Massage
Through full body massage and special routines, parents / caregivers will gain the knowledge to communicate love, comfort, care and support for their baby through the power of touch.
Find out more »PABA – Parenting A Balancing Act
Finding the balance in parenting can be a tricky thing. Join us in learning how to find that balance.
Find out more »Baby Sign
Baby sign language enables you and your baby to communicate more effectively.
Find out more »Regulation Through an OT Lens
What is self-regulation and why is it important? Join Presenters: Presenters: Joel Pukalo, Reg Psychologist & Nicole Kluthe, OT In Partnership with PSD70.
Find out more »Curious Kidz
Support your child's curiosity in a fun environment. Come and explore the world of science. Children 3 - 5 years old.
Find out more »Wiggles and Giggles
Movin, shakin, and dancin those Covid blues away with kiddos 0 - 5 years old.
Find out more »ADHD Strategies
Learn easy to use strategies for home, school and other environments and strategies for further developing the brain. Join Presenter Chantal Jackson, Registered Psychologist & Elements Health. In Partnership with PSD70.
Find out more »April 2021
Games, Games, Games
Social learning disguised as fun for kiddos 3 - 6 years old. Individual Sessions.
Find out more »Supporting Emotional Regulation with Children on the Autism Spectrum
This session will discuss strategies for improving perspective-taking and problem-solving skills, cognitive behavioural tools for dealing with "big" feelings and their related behaviours, and how to communicate and promote skill building in children with high needs. Presenters: Larissa Predy, Little Oaks Psychology & Ashton Parker In partnership with PSD70.
Find out more »Coffee with Rae – All Things Kindergarten
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Rae has some tips to help you and your child be ready.
Find out more »Crafty Kidz
Support your child's (3 - 6 years old) creativity in a fun environment. A craft workshop to beat the Covid blues.
Find out more »Wiggles and Giggles
Movin, shakin, and dancin those Covid blues away with kiddos 0 - 5 years old.
Find out more »Take the Lead
Free program for girls in grades 4,5, and 6 that focuses on lifestyle choices to help them form healthy relationship.
Find out more »Baby Time
Spend time and connect with other moms and babies 0-18months.
Find out more »Triple P Parenting Group
Work with other parents on developing strategies to deal with specific behaviors.
Find out more »Parent & Tot Sing-Along
This program is just like it sounds and is for caregivers and kiddos 0-5 years old.
Find out more »Curious Kidz
Come and explore the world of science using items found in your home in this special Covid edition program. For children 3-5 years of age.
Find out more »May 2021
Tick Tock Time- French/English
Supporting your child's early literacy with songs, rhymes, and stories.
Find out more »Healthy Together
Looking for free after school activities for youth in grades 7,8, & 9?
Find out more »Wiggles and Giggles
Movin, shakin, and dancin those Covid blues away with kiddos 0 - 5 years old.
Find out more »Parent & Tot Sing-Along
This program is just like it sounds and is for caregivers and kiddos 0-5 years old.
Find out more »Curious Kidz
Come and explore the world of science using items found in your home in this special Covid edition program. For children 3-5 years old.
Find out more »June 2021
Handle with Care
A simple interactive program to help parents and caregivers promote the positive mental health of young children.
Find out more »Perinatal Mental Health (Postpartum Depression)
The focus of this presentation will be on discussing a specific struggle that can occur during the Perinatal Period, called Scary Thoughts or "Secrets Mothers Keep". This workshop will break down what Scary Thoughts are, how to recognize them, how to cope with them, and when to access professional supports.
Find out more »Wiggles and Giggles
Movin, shakin, and dancin those Covid blues away with kiddos 0 - 5 years old.
Find out more »Parent & Tot Sing-Along
This program is just like it sounds and is for caregivers and kiddos 0-5 years old.
Find out more »Health For Two
This program provides information and support for a healthy pregnancy. Mothers receive pre-natal education, help with nutrition and links to other community services and supports. Participants can stay with the program until their child is one year of age.
Find out more »July 2021
Triple P Discussion Group – Dealing with Disobedience
Discussion groups provide opportunities to meet other parents and offer suggestions on positive parenting to help deal with day-to-day challenges and promote your child's development. This session will offer tips and suggestions for dealing with a child’s specific problem behaviour. For parents of children 2 -12 years.
Find out more »Triple P Discussion Group – Managing Fighting & Aggression
Discussion groups provide opportunities to meet other parents , offer suggestions on positive parenting to help deal with day-to-day challenges and promote your child's development. This session will give suggestions to help you teach your child to solve problems and get along with others. For parents of children 2-12 years.
Find out more »August 2021
Triple P Discussion Group – Developing Good Bedtime Routines
Discussion groups provide opportunities to meet other parents , offer suggestions on positive parenting to help deal with day-to-day challenges and promote your child's development. This session will offer positive parenting strategies and skills to help you develop a good bedtime routine and discuss reasons why bedtime problems happen. For parents of children 0-5 years.
Find out more »September 2021
Triple P Group
Triple P Group provides opportunities for parents to learn through observation, discussion, practice and feedback. The benefits of group sessions include support, friendship and constructive feedback from other parents as well as opportunities for parents to normalize their parenting experience through peer interactions. Parents will be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and information to help try new strategies at home. This group is for parents of children 2-12 years old. Registration is required. Please register here.
Find out more »Super Dads Super Kids
Join other dads online to share the experience of parenting young children. September 17-The Unique Role of a Super Dad This session is designed to give dads a chance to reflect on the unique value of their roles. By helping fathers become intentional in their fathering, men often gain new understanding of the importance of their influence in a child’s life. The activities for this program are geared for children 2 - 11years old. Some sessions will include activities that…
Find out more »ADHD/ODD
Presenter Larissa Predy from Little Oaks Psychology. In this presentation, we will review when a behaviour may be seen as clinically relevant, and uncover why the frequency and consistency of a behaviour matters. We will discuss developmental patterns, indicators, and trajectories for Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and what we can do about it. Registration is required. Please register here.
Find out more »November 2021
Bedtime Yoga
Join Kristi for an hour of calming, mindful movement to unwind from the day and regulate our bodies for a peaceful sleep. (Kindergarten to Grade 2)
Find out more »January 2022
ADHD 101
Presenter: Chantal Jackson, Elements Health What is ADHD? Are there different types? What about challenges and strengths associated with ADHD? Supports? Next steps? This workshop will explore these questions and more while busting the myths and streamlining interventions. In partnership with Parkland School Division Registration is required.
Find out more »Super Dads Super Kids
The Unique Role of a Super Dad. This session is designed to give dads a chance to reflect on the unique value of their roles. By helping fathers become intentional in their fathering, men often gain new understanding of the importance of their influence in a child’s life. Registration is required.
Find out more »PABA – Parenting A Balancing Act
A program to show parents how to positively maintain a position of authority in the family while teaching the importance of maintaining healthy relationships. Anger management is examined using a simple and effective technique which will benefit both parents and children. Registration is required.
Find out more »ADHD – Strategies
Presenter Chantal Jackson, Registered Psychologist from Elements Health. This workshop offers an in depth look at useable strategies for home, school and other environments. We will be taking a close look at the effects of Executive Functioning skills such as impulse control, organization, planning, time management, self-regulation and focus. In partnership with Parkland School Division. Registration is required.
Find out more »Adult ADHD
Presenter: Larissa Predy, Little Oaks Psychology Were you diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? Or have you known your whole life but are just learning more about it now? Or are you a partner to an adult who has ADHD? This session is all about how ADHD presents in adults. We will explore what it means to have Adult ADHD, what it looks like in high achievers, and how our network and community can be a significant ally. In partnership…
Find out more »May 2022
Fasd (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
A safe space for an open discussion about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the associated myths, stigma, and awareness. Discussion on both supporting pregnant women and individuals living with FASD. Presenter: Brittany Durant Register Here
Find out more »Triple P Group (ages 0-12)
Triple P Group (Children aged 2 - 12 ) will run online via ZOOM 8 - 10pm from May 4th - June 8th. (no group June 1st) Parenting can be a little easier when we have some positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". This is a 5-week program for parents and caregivers which offers insight into the reasons why children misbehave and suggests ways to manage the behaviours when they happen. Find out how to build a strong relationship…
Find out more »Triple P Group (ages 0-12)
Triple P Group (Children aged 2 - 12 ) will run online via ZOOM 8 - 10pm from May 4th - June 8th. (no group June 1st) Parenting can be a little easier when we have some positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". This is a 5-week program for parents and caregivers which offers insight into the reasons why children misbehave and suggests ways to manage the behaviours when they happen. Find out how to build a strong relationship…
Find out more »Triple P Group (ages 0-12)
Triple P Group (Children aged 2 - 12 ) will run online via ZOOM 8 - 10pm from May 4th - June 8th. (no group June 1st) Parenting can be a little easier when we have some positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". This is a 5-week program for parents and caregivers which offers insight into the reasons why children misbehave and suggests ways to manage the behaviours when they happen. Find out how to build a strong relationship…
Find out more »Triple P Group (ages 0-12)
Triple P Group (Children aged 2 - 12 ) will run online via ZOOM 8 - 10pm from May 4th - June 8th. (no group June 1st) Parenting can be a little easier when we have some positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". This is a 5-week program for parents and caregivers which offers insight into the reasons why children misbehave and suggests ways to manage the behaviours when they happen. Find out how to build a strong relationship…
Find out more »Triple P Hassle-Free Mealtimes
Discover the reasons why children's behaviour can be difficult at mealtimes and how to encourage good mealtime habits. Learn ways to increase food variety and some strategies for coping with stressful mealtimes. Register Here
Find out more »June 2022
Triple P Group (ages 0-12)
Triple P Group (Children aged 2 - 12 ) will run online via ZOOM 8 - 10pm from May 4th - June 8th. (no group June 1st) Parenting can be a little easier when we have some positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". This is a 5-week program for parents and caregivers which offers insight into the reasons why children misbehave and suggests ways to manage the behaviours when they happen. Find out how to build a strong relationship…
Find out more »October 2022
“Shiny Objects” Documentary
We will be joined on ZOOM by Film Director and CEO of Silvertwig Entertainment, Gillie Richard, for a viewing of the documentary "Shiny Objects: The Conductor with ADHD" with a question and answer period to follow. Recently diagnosed with ADHD, a symphony conductor uses the career shutdown of the 2020 pandemic to dive into her mental health. She looks for ways to face the challenges and honour the gifts of being neurodiverse. This documentary features interviews with Dan Duncan, a…
Find out more »November 2022
Triple P Group
This Triple P discussion group is for caregivers with children ages 0-12 years. Parenting can become a little easier when we have positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". Through this workshop you will gain insight into the reasons why children misbehave, and learn ways to manage the behaviours.
Find out more »Triple P Group
This Triple P discussion group is for caregivers with children ages 0-12 years. Parenting can become a little easier when we have positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". Through this workshop you will gain insight into the reasons why children misbehave, and learn ways to manage the behaviours.
Find out more »Triple P Group
This Triple P discussion group is for caregivers with children ages 0-12 years. Parenting can become a little easier when we have positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". Through this workshop you will gain insight into the reasons why children misbehave, and learn ways to manage the behaviours.
Find out more »Triple P Group
This Triple P discussion group is for caregivers with children ages 0-12 years. Parenting can become a little easier when we have positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". Through this workshop you will gain insight into the reasons why children misbehave, and learn ways to manage the behaviours.
Find out more »December 2022
Triple P Group
This Triple P discussion group is for caregivers with children ages 0-12 years. Parenting can become a little easier when we have positive strategies in our parenting "tool box". Through this workshop you will gain insight into the reasons why children misbehave, and learn ways to manage the behaviours.
Find out more »September 2023
Fear-Less Triple P
A 5 week parenting program to help parents of children aged 6 - 14 to set a good example of coping with anxiety, coach their children to become more emotionally resilient, and develop a tool box of strategies and choose the most effective to respond to their child's anxiety. Session 1: Anxiety – what is it and how does it develop? Session 2: Promoting emotional resilience in children. Session 3: Modeling and the way children think. Session 4: The way…
Find out more »Fear-Less Triple P
A 5 week parenting program to help parents of children aged 6 - 14 to set a good example of coping with anxiety, coach their children to become more emotionally resilient, and develop a tool box of strategies and choose the most effective to respond to their child's anxiety. Session 1: Anxiety – what is it and how does it develop? Session 2: Promoting emotional resilience in children. Session 3: Modeling and the way children think. Session 4: The way…
Find out more »October 2023
Fear-Less Triple P
A 5 week parenting program to help parents of children aged 6 - 14 to set a good example of coping with anxiety, coach their children to become more emotionally resilient, and develop a tool box of strategies and choose the most effective to respond to their child's anxiety. Session 1: Anxiety – what is it and how does it develop? Session 2: Promoting emotional resilience in children. Session 3: Modeling and the way children think. Session 4: The way…
Find out more »Fear-Less Triple P
A 5 week parenting program to help parents of children aged 6 - 14 to set a good example of coping with anxiety, coach their children to become more emotionally resilient, and develop a tool box of strategies and choose the most effective to respond to their child's anxiety. Session 1: Anxiety – what is it and how does it develop? Session 2: Promoting emotional resilience in children. Session 3: Modeling and the way children think. Session 4: The way…
Find out more »Fear-Less Triple P
A 5 week parenting program to help parents of children aged 6 - 14 to set a good example of coping with anxiety, coach their children to become more emotionally resilient, and develop a tool box of strategies and choose the most effective to respond to their child's anxiety. Session 1: Anxiety – what is it and how does it develop? Session 2: Promoting emotional resilience in children. Session 3: Modeling and the way children think. Session 4: The way…
Find out more »