Parenting for Moms & Dads

PARENTING FOR MOMS AND DADS

Open to North End moms and dads of children aged 0 to 6 years. The program is beneficial to those who want to learn more about child development, discipline and safety, as well as adult stress reduction and creating healthy relationships.

Location:
Wesley Ontario Early Years Centre (155 Queen St. North, Lower Level of Betty Brooks Building/Victoria Park Community Homes)

Meeting Time:
7 Week Program - Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30pm

Goals of Program:

• To promote healthy relationships between parents and their children.
• To enhance the parent's understanding of child development and child behaviour.
• To teach appropriate methods of discipline.
• To enhance the parent's understanding of safety and supervision of their child.
• To provide an opportunity for parents to meet other parents.
• To enhance the parent's understanding of their children's nutritional needs.
• To provide opportunities for parents to learn how to cook nutritious, low cost meals and snacks.

Description of Program (activities, participants, etc.):

• 6 weeks of parenting education classes taught by a child protection worker and an experienced parenting co-facilitator
• 1 week of community kitchens taught by a registered dietitian
• The number of participants per program session is 12-15 parents
• A certificate is issued upon successful completion of this 7 week program
• Snacks and bus tickets are provided

For more information, please contact:
Fazleena Nizam: 905-523-6611 ext. 312
Sib Pryce: 905-523-6611 ext. 227