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PARENT EDUCATION COURSES WORKSHOPS GROUPS2021 May - August COURSEINDEXPAGE 21LOCATIONSWITHIN THEHAMILTONAREA
WELCOME TOGROWING TOGETHERGrowing Together is a community educationguide for parents, children and youth listingcourses, groups and workshops available inHamilton from May to August 2021.GROWING TOGETHERCONTENTS:2ATELIERS, CLASSES etCENTRES de JEUXdisponsibles en FrancaisOffered by a variety of local communityagencies, the programs and services published inthis guide are designed to help parents, children,youth and others learn new skills to better meetthe challenges facing today’s families. Pleasedirect any questions about a particular listing tothe listing contact in the program description.1Expectant Parents:Parents of InfantsPlease keep booklet forfuture reference!3Parents/Caregivers ofChildren 0-12 Years7Parents/Caregivers ofChildren and TeensWORKSHOPS ANDCOURSES FOR1418Children and TeensCourses and Workshopsfor AdultsThis star means the course is an“evidence-based intervention”. Thatmeans the course has been developedby professionals, uses a manual toprovide consistent learning, and hasbeen evaluated for effectiveness.DISCLAIMER: Courses in this guide are offeredby a variety of agencies and services across ourcommunity. If you have a question about one of thesecourses, please call the number listed in the courseoffering. Inclusion of a group or program in thisguide does not imply endorsement by the Ron JoyceChildren’s Health Centre and McMaster Children’sHospital. Although every effort is made to ensure theaccuracy of information in this guide, the Ron JoyceChildren’s Health Centre and McMaster Children’sHospital are not responsible for errors or omissions.For a detailedlisting of coursesplease refer tothe Indexon page 21
WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOREXPECTANT PARENTS/PARENTS OF INFANTS 0-12 MONTHSWelcome BabyCity of HamiltonHealthy & Safe Communities Dept.Public Health ServicesHealthy Families DivisionWould you like supportduring your pregnancy? Jointhe Welcome Baby prenatalnutrition program. While our in-persongroups are temporarily on hold, weare accepting new participants andproviding phone support and resourcessuch as grocery and prenatal vitamingift cards and more!FOR MORE INFORMATION:For more information s/prenatal-nutrition-programsin-hamilton or call Health Connections905-546-3550.To register, contact Jen Yates, WelcomeBaby Coordinator at 905-546-2424x1577 or email jennifer.yates@hamilton.caCity of Hamilton - Public HealthServices and Compass CommunityHealth, with financial contribution fromthe Public Health Agency of Canada.Breastfeeding SupportServicesHealth ConnectionsInformation LineCity of HamiltonHealthy & Safe Communities Dept.Public Health ServicesHealthy Families DivisionCity of Hamilton Healthy & SafeCommunities Dept.Public Health ServicesHealthy Families DivisionBreastfeeding information, advice, help- prenatal to weaning. (Milk supply,pain, latch issues, infant behaviourat breast, weight concerns, twins/premature, weaning/return to work,medications while breastfeeding, etc).Health Connections information line.Connect with us to learn about:Virtual or phone support available.FOR MORE INFORMATION:Call Health Connections 905-546-3550Or connect via Facebook: “HealthyFamilies edingEmail:BreastFeedingSupport@hamilton.caFeeding Your Baby 0-12Months andMaking Baby FoodOnline PrenatalCity of HamiltonHealthy & Safe Communities Dept.Public Health ServicesHealthy Families DivisionThis free online prenatal programcovers pregnancy, birth, breastfeedingand newborn care. The programincludes interactive learning, videos,and links to resources.At these interactive free sessions,Public Health Registered Dietitiansteach parents and caregivers ofchildren age 0-12 months about whento start giving solid foods to your baby,what solid food to give to your baby,how to offer new textures, & how tomake baby food.City of Hamilton - Healthy & SafeCommunities Dept. - Public HealthServices - Healthy Families DivisionFOR MORE INFORMATION:www.hamilton.ca/prenatalTO LEARN MORE:Visit ces/feeding-yourbaby-children and www.facebook.com/HealthyFamiliesHamilton or call HealthConnections at 905-546-3550.*Program currently CLOSED due toCovid-191- Breastfeeding- Child safety- Growth and development- Healthy eating- Positive parenting- Postpartum depression and anxiety- Preparing for a healthy pregnancy- Healthy Babies visiting programFOR MORE INFORMATION:Call Health Connections at905-546-3550Right From the Start(Online)Ron Joyce Children’s Health CentreIn this 8-week session workshop formoms and dads of babies under 24months, participants watch videoclips, learn how to read and respondto infant cues in order to foster infantattachment security, and discuss theseissues with the leaders and otherparents.8 weekly sessions on ZoomFOR MORE INFORMATION:Call 905-521-2100 ext. 77406 or emailipp@hhsc.ca123B3
ATELIERS, CLASSES ET CENTRES DE JEUX DISPONSIBLES EN FRANCAISPrenatal Classes in FrenchCentre de Santé CommunautaireHamilton NiagaraInformation and support in regards topregnancy, childbirth, breast feedingand caring for your baby under theCanadian Prenatal Nutrition Program.LOCATION: 1320 Barton St. E.,HamiltonFOR MORE INFORMATION:call 905-528-0163.Groupe Bon Début (Frenchsupport group for mothersCentre de Santé CommunataireHamilton NiagaraSupport group for francophonemothers with young children andpregnant women. This group offersinformation and discussions aboutchild development and parentingissues. Please call for dates and timesof next session.TIME: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pmLOCATION: Centre de SantéCommunautaire Hamilton Niagara1320 Barton St. E., HamiltonFrench Postnatal YogaClasses for Moms andBabies Under 10 MonthsCentre de Santé CommunataireHamilton NiagaraLearn the techniques to relax andpractice yoga with your baby whilegetting back in shape. All classes aregiven in French only. A series of 5sessions given once a week. Call tofind out when the next sessions begin.LOCATION: 1320 Barton St. E.,FOR MORE INFORMATION:please call 905-528-0163 ext. 3229.Infant Massage in FrenchCentre de Santé CommunataireHamilton NiagaraThis is a program designed to teachparents and caregivers of infants (0-12months) a warm and nurturing bondingexperience through touch.LOCATION: 1320 Barton St. E.,HamiltonFOR MORE INFORMATION ANDREGISTRATION:call 905-528-0163.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:call 905-528-0163.Centre de la Petite EnfanceNotre-Dame (OEYC NotreDame)Centre de Santé CommunataireHamilton NiagaraBest Start Resource Centre for Frenchspeaking families to play and learnwith your children and to meet otherparents. French books available forparents. Special seasonal activitiesorganized for parents and children aged0-12 years old. Open every Mondayand Thursday.DATE: every MondayTIME: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pmLOCATION: Centre de la petite enfanceNotre-Dame400 Cumberland Ave., HamiltonandDATE: Tuesday to FridayTIME:10:00 am to 2:00 pmLOCATION: Centre de la petite enfanceNotre-Dame400 Cumberland Ave., HamiltonFOR MORE INFORMATION:please call 905-549-3383.Parlons de NosNourrissons (in French)Centre de Santé CommunautaireHamilton Niagara We must teach ourchildren to dream withtheir eyes open. Harry Edwards2Discussion group for mothers withyoung babies under the age of 12months. Topics discussed are nutrition,home security and questions of mentalhealth.LOCATION: Centre de SantéCommunautaire Hamilton Niagara1320 Barton St. E., HamiltonFOR MORE INFORMATION:call 905-528-0163.
WORKSHOPS AND COURSE FORPARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0-12 YEARSThe ABC’s of CSB - OnlineTHRIVE Child and Youth TraumaServicesThe ABC’s of CSB (ConcerningSexualized Behaviours) is a two-partonline educational course for parents/caregivers of children (ages 11 andunder) with concerning sexualizedbehaviours.Participants will benefit from having theopportunity to increase their knowledgeabout child sexual development andhow to support and respond to a childwho is exhibiting concerning sexualizedbehaviours.FOR MORE INFORMATION:Please visit Thrive’s website atwww.thrivechildandyouth.ca to revieweligibility criteria.If eligible, please emailJanice.floyd@thrivechildandyouth.cafor additional program information.Building Your ParentingToolbox(3 weekly sessions)YourSpace HamiltonThis 3-session VIRTUAL course willreview a variety of parenting strategiesthat have proven to be effective.Topics that will be discussed are:understanding your child’s disruptivebehaviour, reducing conflict, dealingwith emotions, communication andproblem-solving.DATES: Wednesday, July 21st, 2021and Wednesday, July 28th, 2021and Wednesday, August 4th, 2021TIME: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmTO REGISTER: Register online atYourSpaceHamilton.caFor more information, call905-389-1361 x288 or emailengage@lynwoodcharlton.caCircle of Security ParentingGroup (Online)Ron Joyce Children’s Health CentreDealing with ChallengingBehaviours Triple PDiscussion Group Ages 2-6In this 8-session workshop for momsand dads of children 6 months to 6years, participants watch video clips,learn strategies to enhance the parentchild attachment relationship andimprove child behaviour, and discussthese issues with the leaders and otherparents.City of HamiltonHealthy & Safe Communities Dept.Public Health ServicesHealthy Families Division8 weekly sessions on Zoom.FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:Health Connections at 905-546-3550for upcoming dates/times & to register.FOR MORE INFORMATION:905-521-2100 ext. 77406 or emailipp@hhsc.caTriple P Discussion Groupsare 2-hour workshops forparents who are experiencingchallenges in a specific area.*Program currently CLOSED due toCovid-19Group Triple P Ages 2-6City of Hamilton Healthy & SafeCommunities Dept.Public Health ServicesHealthy Families DivisionAre you having trouble withyour child’s behaviour?Triple P Positive ParentingProgram is a 9 week programfor parents interested in learning waysto build a positive relationship withtheir child and strategies to respond tochallenging behaviours.CALL: Health Connections at905- 546-3550 for more information.Parenting With LoveCity of HamiltonHealthy & Safe Communities Dept.Public Health ServicesHealthy Families DivisionAre you having trouble with your child’sbehaviour?Triple P Positive Parenting Programis a 9 week program for parentsinterested in learning ways to build apositive relationship with their child andstrategies to respond to challengingbehaviours.*Program currently CLOSED due toCovid-19FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:Health Connections at 905- 546-3550for upcoming dates/times & to register.COPEing with ToddlerBehaviour (Online)*Program currently CLOSED due toCovid-19Ron Joyce Children’s Health CentreIn this 8-session workshop for momsand dads of toddlers 12-36 monthsold, parents watch video clips, learnstrategies to prevent and respond tochallenging behaviour, and discussthese issues with the leaders and otherparents.FOR MORE INFORMATION:Call 905-521-2100 ext. 77406 or emailipp@hhsc.ca3123B3
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0-12 YEARSFeeding Young Children1-6 YearsCity of Hamilton Healthy & SafeCommunities Dept.Public Health ServicesHealthy Families DivisionAt these interactive, free, 1 hoursessions, Public Health RegisteredDietitians teach parents and caregiversof children age 1-6 years about whatfoods to offer your child and how tocreate a healthy eating environment,which includes family mealtimes androle modelling.FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit ices/feedingyour-baby-children or call HealthConnections at 905-546-3550.*Program currently CLOSED due toCOVID-19Toileting ReadinessVirtual WorkshopRon Joyce Children’s Health CentreThis is a 120-minute VIRTUALworkshop. Is your child ready for toilettraining? Broken into two sessions,Session #1 will prepare you for toilettraining, and Session #2 is for problemsolving and follow-up.Intended for parents who are thinkingabout beginning to toilet train theiryoung children with special needs.Preplanning, looking at your child’sreadiness skills and tracking are sometechniques discussed.Visual aids for toileting success will beprovided.Registration is limited!FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:905-521-2100 ext. 77297 or emailSDBS@hhsc.ca to register.Leave the name of the workshop youwant to register for, your name, yourchild’s first and last name, birth date,telephone number and email address tocontact you.Children’s Sleep Problems& Developing Good SleepHabits Virtual WorkshopExploring the Mysteriesof Children’s BehaviourVirtual WorkshopRon Joyce Children’s Health CentreRon Joyce Children’s Health CentreThis 120-minute VIRTUAL workshop isfor parents of children under 6 years ofage, who are struggling with bedtime.This is a 120-minute VIRTUALworkshop.It looks at establishing a good bedtimeroutine, good sleep hygiene andteaching your child good sleep habits.Caregivers are introduced to a variety ofstrategies to try and will receive somevisual aids to support the process of agood night’s sleep.Registration is limited!TO REGISTER CALL:905-521-2100 ext. 77297 or emailSDBS@hhsc.ca to register.Leave the name of the workshop youwant to register for, your name, yourchild’s first and last name, birth date,telephone number and email address tocontact you.Temper Tantrums vs.Meltdowns: Is there reallya difference? (Online)Ron Joyce Children’s Health CentreAfter the age of 2, we expect that ourchildren stop having temper tantrums.You may have a child that is wellbeyond the toddler years who still hasa hard time controlling their emotions.Is it behavioural or is there really aconcern we can help with?DATE: Tuesday, May 11th, 2021TIME: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pmorDATE: Tuesday, August 31st, 2021TIME: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pmTO REGISTER: Emailcommunityeducationse@hhsc.ca toregister. Include your name, yourchild’s name, the name of the groupyou wish to register for, family phonenumber, and famil
Charles R. Swindoll 2-Quote 4-Quote Name 1-Program 2-Program Bold 3-Program Copy BOLD CAP (CHARACTER STYLE) 3-Program Copy Welcome Baby City of Hamilton Healthy & Safe Communities Dept. Public Health Services Healthy Families Division Would you like support during your pregnancy? Join the Welcome Baby prenatal nutrition program. While our in-person
