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The below groups are available for caregivers who reside in Windsor-Essex, Ontario:

Fun FRIENDS & Adult Resilience

A 4-or 8-week program for children and caregivers. 

Concurrent groups for both children and their caregivers to support and decrease worry, emotional distress and provide coping skills necessary to rise to and overcome life’s challenges, in any stage of life. The Fun FRIENDS curriculum was developed to build the social and emotional skills of children between 4 and 6-years-old using fun, play-based activities. By learning resilience skills early, children can increase their confidence and nurture positive relationships with their family members and peers. Some activities used to help teach these skills to children include:

Want to learn more about the FRIENDS Resilience Program? Click here to see additional information!

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Circle of Security

An 8-week parenting program. 

Today’s parents are constantly pressured to be perfect. But in striving to do everything right, we risk missing what children really need for lifelong emotional security. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened, and explores what our children’s needs are, by giving us the circle that helps identify each need and how as caregivers we can support it. In this 8-week group, using the COSP™ model developed by the Circle of Security originators, our trained Facilitators work with parents and caregivers to help them to:

Want to learn more about the Circle of Security? Click here to see additional information!

*We also provide COS-P for children and caregivers, featuring a dedicated child group that aligns with the weekly topics through developmentally appropriate activities.

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Zoom Rooms

A one hour virtual session.

Zoom Rooms are one hour virtual sessions that cover various topics such as parenting, toileting, picky eating, sleep, screentime and school transition. Participants will be provided with the most current information on parenting and developmental topics. Participants will be provided practical information and tangible tools to implement based on their specific situation. Following the presentation participants will have time for questions and answers with the facilitators.

*Please note, that registration ends the day before each Zoom Room. If you are trying to join a room after registration, please click the appropriate session below and the link will be available underneath “website.”

TOILETING SESSIONS:

Join us and other caregivers as we talk about toilet learning, starting toileting routines, preparation and planning as well as additional resources to support child and their caregiver.

EATING SESSIONS:

This seminar will provide information on food nutrition, developing a mealtime routine, and how to learn your child’s eating habits. It will also provide practical tips and strategies to support picky eating and encourage food exploration.

SLEEP SESSIONS:

During this seminar, we will discuss the different stages of development and how this may impact sleep as well as the importance of a sleep routine. We will provide attendees with practical strategies around how to support healthy sleep hygiene and teaching independent sleep.

PARENTING SESSIONS:

This seminar will introduce and give practical examples of parenting strategies, provide information around problem solving and planning, co-regulation and strengthening relationships with our children.

SCREEN TIME SESSIONS:

This seminar will discuss blue light and its effects on development. We will also talk about how extended screen time can affect speech and language development. This seminar will discuss and provide practical strategies on how to create healthy habits around screen time use.

SCHOOL TRANSITION:

Join us and other caregivers as we talk about preparing for school, starting routines, and addressing caregiver and their child’s feelings starting this new journey.