JANUARY

Parent Interaction Tuesdays

Jan. 21 - April 21 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Multilingual

Nobody’s Perfect Tuesdays

January 21 - March 10 12:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Circle of Security

Thursdays Jan. 23 - March 12

9:00-11:30 a.m.

Winter Family Walk at Ojibway Park

Saturday, January 25 10:00 a.m. - Noon

MARCH Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting

Thursdays March 26 - May 14 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Screen Time Workshop

by Children First Tuesday, March 24

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Nobody’s Perfect Tuesdays

March 31 - May 5 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Connections Early Years Family Centre

WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE 2020

795 Giles Blvd. E.

Windsor, ON

519.252.9696

connectwithus.ca

MAY

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen Thursdays

May 21 - June 25 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Kids Have Stress Too! Tuesdays

May 26 - June 23 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Infant Massage Wednesdays

May 27 - June 24 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Expecting & Connecting with Midwifery Collective of Essex County (MCEC)

(Beginning January 6, 2020) Mondays

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

B.A.B.Y Group Wednesdays

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. January 15 - May 20

(Registration is required)

Be Back Soon Program Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

(Hours may be subject to change)

Flexible Model Childcare Project

Available until March 2020 Monday to Friday

A variety of morning and afternoon times available.

Call 519.252.9696 for more information or to register.

FEBRUARY

Date Night Tuesday, February 11

5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Dads Group (To be announced)

Drop In and Play (Beginning January 2, 2020)

Tuesday Evenings 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday & Friday Mornings

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday Afternoons 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Drop In & Play

Outside Tuesday Afternoons

May 12 - June 23 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Pop-Up Drop In & Play @ John McGivney Children’s Centre

Thursdays January 9 - June 25

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

APRIL

Going to School Tuesdays

April 28 - May 19 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Spring Family Walk

at Ojibway Park Saturday, April 25 10:00 a.m. - Noon

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Do you have questions or concerns about your young child’s speech and language development? Talk 2 Me

provides preschool speech and language services. Fill out our online

referral form at connectwithus.ca or call 519.252.0636.

Winter/Spring Course Descriptions (Registration is required)

All courses include parent and child engagement opportunities, children's activities and information sharing. Parent Interaction Group A discussion group facilitated by a staff member. Members of the group decide on the weekly parenting topic(s) to be discussed. Parents and caregivers who have previously attended parenting courses are eligible to attend.

Nobody’s Perfect A program for parents developed by Health Canada. With the support of a trained facilitator, parents have the opportunity to meet with other parents of young children to share ideas , questions and concerns about being a parent. Discover ways of positive parenting while learning about child development, safety, health and behaviour.

Multilingual Nobody’s Perfect (Arabic) In partnership with Ready, Set, Go! A program for parents developed by Health Canada and offered in Arabic through a grant from the Ontario Trillium foundation. With the support of trained facilitators, parents have the opportunity to meet with other parents of young children to share ideas, questions and concerns about being a parent. Discover ways of positive parenting while learning about child development, health and behaviour.

Dads Group A discussion group which provides opportunities to discuss parenting topics of interest to dads with children 0-6 years. Moms are welcome too. Circle of Security In partnership with Children First. This parenting course focuses on enhancing relationship capacities. Parents and caregivers will learn about the attachment needs of children while also learning how to support their child’s exploration of the world, help their child organize their feelings, understand what their child’s behaviour is telling them, learn how to read and respond to their child’s cues and promote a secure relationship with their child. Kids Have Stress Too! A program of the Psychology Foundation of Canada with teachable stress management strategies for preschool children. Stress among children is estimated to have increased 45% over the past 30 years. Building emotional health and resiliency can help children concentrate, learn, interact more successfully and deal with other stressors they may face in their lives. Going to School Parents of children entering school for the first time will have an opportunity to network with other parents and receive information about how to make the transition to school a successful one. Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting Based on the work of Joan Durante, this program sets out four clear principles for positive discipline: goal setting, creating a positive home environment, understanding how children think and feel, and problem-solving in challenging situations.

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen Based on the work of Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, parents hear information on communication strategies, managing behaviour and building strong relationships with their children.

Infant Massage For mothers and fathers and children ages 0 to 10 months. Infant massage provides a loving connection between parent and baby starting early in life, supporting the strengthening of this attachment as baby grows.

Weekly Sessions

Drop In and Play Sessions: Families can drop in and get together with other mothers, fathers and caregivers and socialize with other children. Participate in early learning activities, enjoy a snack and discuss parenting questions with experienced staff. Check our monthly calendars for scheduled activities. All are welcome. B.A.B.Y. Group (Bright, Active Babies and You) For mothers and fathers and their infants. It offers social time with other parents, guest speakers and information on parenting and child development. Expecting & Connecting with the Midwifery Collective of Essex County (MCEC) Ongoing prenatal and postpartum groups for parents and their newborns. No cost to attend! For more information or to register, call the MCEC at 519.252.4700. Pop-Up Drop In & Play at John McGivney Children’s Centre Join staff from Connections Early Years and Great Beginnings at John McGivney Children’s Centre for an afternoon of fun activities inside the pop-up Drop In & Play or outside on their fully accessible and inclusive playground.

Programs Be Back Soon Program This unlicensed childcare program is available to eligible families living with low income. It provides an opportunity to leave your children ages 0 - 6 years at the Centre for a short period of time at no cost when attending medical, legal, social service or counseling appointments, job interviews or workshops. Flexible Model Child Care Project Similar to the Be Back Soon program, the Flexible Child Care project is available at a variety of times Monday to Friday until March 2020. Ask staff for details and schedule. Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada.

Committees

Connections Dads Activities Committee A group of dads who plan, sponsor and implement activities for families and their children 0- 6 years of age. Events include Saturday with Dad, Sunday with Dad, Family Walks and Date Nights. New members welcome. Please call the Centre for meeting dates.

BE BACK SOON Program