winter 2016 newsletter

Welcome 2016

Camrose Family Resource Centre

Association - A Parent Link Centre -

Phone: 672-0141

[email protected] www.camrosefrc.com

Inside this edition of our newsletter you will find lots of interesting news, articles and fun ideas. We have also included our Winter schedules.

All staff will be away for a training event February 03– 05, 2016 No programming will run. Indoor Play ground and Discovery Room will be open for drop in. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please note that registration will begin on Saturday, January 9, 2016 starting at 10:00 a.m.

As in the past, it will be first come, first served for program availability. You can phone our office at 10:00 a.m. (calls will not be answered or taken into consideration if messages are left on the answering machine) or show up in person. Registration day is the first Saturday the indoor playground and discovery room are open for the new year, so come on by and play.

For Winter 2016 programming, we have offered several of the favorite programs that we love, as well as some new ones. Program information is in the centre of newsletter. As well as all the rural community programming. Have you heard of Triple “P”? An Australian, evidence based

parenting program . We are able to offer this parenting program to all parents and caregivers free of charge. You will find more information in this newsletter.

Our Annual Family Day Festivities will be on Monday, February 15 from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. New to the event this year– the Adventure Bus. Please come and join us for some fun activities with your family.

Lastly, if you are interested in getting involved in our organization, please let a staff know. We have many opportunities for you to be involved.

Reminder: Registration for fall programs is Saturday January 09 2016 beginning at 10:00am-2:00pm– registrations will be taken until program is full.

Drop in Ball Time in the Indoor

Soccer Field

Monday thru Friday 11:00-12:00 Free of Charge!

Camrose Family Resource Centre Events Calendar-

• Registration for Winter Programs

Saturday January 09, 2016

10:00-2:00pm

• All staff away for training February 03– 05

• Annual Family Day

Monday February 15

10:00-2:00pm

Camrose Community Centre

Free for all families

• Annual Bunny Hop

Friday March 11

6:30-8:30pm

Norseman Inn– Camrose

Tickets go on sale- Monday February 08 at 9:00 am

Check out our Facebook Page – Camrose Family Resource Centre Click “LIKE” for daily updates and great information!

Indoor Playground Drop In times

Discovery Room Drop In times

Monday 11:30am-4:30pm

Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm

Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm

Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm

Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

(beginning January 09– Closed on long weekends)

What you will experience at our indoor preschool play space?

Equipped with a climbing structure, dramatic play centres, baby centre with a full mirror, trucks, blocks, toy tables with various themed activities and a whole lot more. The space is free to visit, we do ask that you sign in each time you visit and tidy up before you leave.

Monday 3:30pm-4:30pm

Tuesday 12:00pm—4:30pm

Wednesday 12:00pm – 4:30pm

Thursday 11:30am -4:30pm

Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

(beginning January 09– Closed on long weekends)

What you will experience in our Discovery Room?

The room is a great space to allow your child to be creative, explore different sensory activities, build a puzzle, or get comfy with a book. The craft cupboard is always full of various types of crafts, fresh play dough/gak/goop and free play materials. This is the room to have your snacks, beverages or picnic.

Taking care of yourself as a parent— Are you stressed?

Sometimes it seems like the demands and stresses of parenting just keep building up! But

there are things you can do to get life back under control.

• Think about what makes you feel stressed each day. If you lower these everyday stresses, it will be

easier to deal calmly with your children. It will also make it easier to cope with those unexpected

things, like illness.

• For some parents it just seems like there is too much to do each day. You might need to make

some changes to your lifestyle. Talk to your partner about ways to change your routine or share

the workload.

• Call on friends and family you trust if you want some extra help. Everyone needs a little support

now and then so there's no reason to feel guilty about asking them to mind the kids or to have a

coffee with you.

• For other parents, the hour after everyone comes home from school and work is the most stressful

part of the day. Put a good routine in place where each person knows what they need to do. This

will help your evenings to run smoothly.

• Finally, you should always take some time for yourself to relax or do something you enjoy. Even 30

minutes a day can be enough to help you feel refreshed. Regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle

help too. Triple P's Five Steps to Positive Parenting

"Take care of yourself as a parent" is one of Triple P's

Five steps to positive parenting.

Annual Family Day Events

Save the date: Monday February 15, 2015

∗ 10:00-2:00 pm

∗ Concession from 11:00-1:00pm– cash only

∗ Community Centre Field House

∗ Special Guests

Watch for more detailed information on our Facebook page, in the Indoor Playground and in the Camrose Booster.

{New this year}– The Adventure Bus– sponsored by the Camrose and Area ECD Coalition

M.E.N.D is back— Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!!!

MEND 2-4 is a weekly, 90 minute program that runs for 10 weeks. It’s

aimed at children 2-4 years of age and their families and combines active play, nutrition and

behaviour change. Each session includes active play and snack time that

children and parents participate in together. Additionally, creative play

sessions just for children, and information sessions specific for parents are provided.

Parent topics include:

• Healthy eating for families

• Mealtime struggles

• Portion sizes

• Healthy habits

The program starts February 01, 2016

For more information, please talk to a FRC staff member.

The dance will be very similar to the Monster Mash, with a Spring Theme.

• Friday March 11, 2015

• 6:30 - 8:30pm

• Norsemen Inn, Camrose

We are in need of volunteers to bring snacks for the dance, to assist

with decora(ng and clean-up.

Watch for more detailed information on our website, Facebook, in the Indoor Playground and in the Camrose Booster.

Tickets to go on sale February 08, 2016 at 9:00am.

Don’t miss out, tickets sell out fast!

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please contact

Kim Kienitz @ [email protected]

Annual Bunny Hop

Curious Cuties

Registration begins on Saturday, January 09 at

10am

Age Group

0-12 months

This program for parents is to have an enjoyable social time with other families, discuss baby related topics and to be introduced to various community resources and programs. You will learn songs, rhymes and other developmental activities to do with your babies!

Camrose Public Health

(5510 46 Ave)

Fridays:

January 15– March 18

No session on February 05

9:00-10:00 am

Free

Programs for Families with Infants & Toddlers

Programs

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

Camrose Family Resource Centre —A Parent

Link Centre Winter 2016 PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/ CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 5 years old

Facilitated groups provide a great opportunity for parents with young children to meet other parents, access information and resources, while spending quality time with their children.

Infant Massage


10am

Age Group

3 weeks to pre-crawling

With Infant Massage we use touch, our first language, to enhance our expression of love, caring and

respect to aid in the bonding process. Infant massage assists in the growth and development of baby's

body, mind and spirit. In addition, it can bring relief to complaints of colic, constipation, respiratory

disorders and sleeping difficulties. Pre-registration is a must!!

Camrose Public Library, Irving

Room

Tuesdays:

January 19, 26, February 2 & 9

10:00-11:00 am

No charge

Toddler Time Registration begins on

Saturday, January 09 at 10am

Age Group

12 months– 36 months

Are you interested in learning more about things that you can do with your Toddler such as home-made crafts, songs, games and accessing community resources? Come connect with other moms/dads, grandparents and other caregivers. Our class will include a “talk time” as well as crafts and guest speakers.

Discovery Room

Thursdays:

February 18, 25, March 03 & 10

10:00-11:00 am

$5.00/ family

Signing Time


10am

Age Group 6-months to 3 years

Through songs, stories and games, you will learn an exciting way to help your children communicate! There are so many benefits to using sign language with your children!

Camrose Public Library, Irving Room

Thursdays:

Level 1—January 14, 21,28, Feb. 11 & 18

Level 2- February 25, Mar 03, 10, 17, & 24

10:00-11:00am

No charge

Fuzzy Pickles


10am

Age Group

18 months – 5 years

For families with children 18 months-5 years old, there will be a different theme each week as we en-courage development and enhance your child’s play through songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Snack is included.

Discovery

Room

Tuesdays:

Session 1- January 19, 26, February 02 & 09

Session 2- February 23, March 1, 8, & 15

10:00-11:15am

$5.00/family

Messy Madness


10am

Age Group

2 1/2 – 5 years

Come play and get messy!!! Cool and Creative theme based “Messy Play Activities” are provided each week.

Discovery Room

Mondays:

February 22, 29, March 7, 14 & 21

1:30-2:30pm

$5.00/family

Please have your child dressed in PLAY clothes

Programs for Families with Preschoolers—Day

A Hand– made Valentines & Easter


10am

Age Group

18 months– 5 years

Handmade gifts are the best kind, particularly when they're made by children and then given to someone special. Come and enjoy spending cherished time with your child/ren creating Valentine cards and Easter treats to send to that special someone.

Indoor playground &

Discovery Room

Thursday:

Valentines: February 11

Easter: March 24

1:30-2:30pm

$5.00/family

MEND Program Registration begins on

Saturday, January 09 at 10am

Age Group

2-4 years of age

Join us for active play, snack-time, and creative play, ending with a parent/caregiver workshop covering nutrition and mind/behaviour change for 10 weeks. Mind Exercise Nutrition Do It!

Indoor Play Ground and Discovery

Room

Mondays February 1, 8, 22, 29

March 7, 14, 21 April 4, 11, & 18

10:00-11:30 am

Free, however space is limited

Please bring Indoor Shoes

I’m a little snowman round and fat

Here are my mittens

And here is my hat

Add a little scarf and a carrot nose

You stand so tall when to cold winds blows.

Drop In Programs for families with Children 0-6 years

Friday

Morning Drop In Playgroup

No registration required. Just “drop in”.

Come join us for fun physical active play as well as songs, finger plays, and nursery rhymes!

Indoor Soccer Field

Every Friday:

January 22, 29, Feb 12, 19,26, Mar 04, 11, 18

10:00-11:00 am

Free

Parents please bring water and “indoor

shoes”.

Wednesday Morning Drop In

Playgroup

No registration required. Just “drop in”.

Come join us for active play in the soccer field as well as songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes, stories and a themed craft or activity!

Community Centre Indoor soccer field &

Discovery Room

Every Wednesday:

January 13– March 30

No group on February 03

10:00-11:30 am

Free

Parents please bring your child’s snacks, water and “indoor

shoes”.

Programs for Families with Preschoolers - Evening

Lil Picasso EVENINGS


10am

Age Group 3-6 years of age

Bring your little artist and let’s travel to Vienna to meet Klimt. We’ll be using real art supplies like

gold leafing to create masterpieces for your homes. We will have songs and a bedtime snack to end

the evening.

Indoor Playground and Discovery Room

Tuesday Evenings:

January 26, February 2 & 9

6:30-7:30pm

$5/child

Programs

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

Lil Chefs EVENINGS


10am

Age Group

3-6 years of age

Enjoy an evening of cooking and baking with your little ones. We will be making healthy and yummy treats inspired by the colors of the rainbow. Please let us know if you or your child have any allergies.

Indoor Playground and Discovery Room

Tuesday Evenings:

March 15, 22 & 29

6:30-7:30pm

$5/child

Q. Where does a snowman keep his money? A. In a snow bank.

Q. How do you scare a snowman? A. You get a hairdryer!

Q. What do you call a snowman in the summer? A. A puddle!

Parents Programs— Me time for moms & Financial savvy parents

Parents Programs—Good-bye meal time struggles

Goodbye Mealtime Struggles


10am

MUST PRE-REGISTER

Is your child a picky eater? Does the dinner table often turn into a battlefield? If you have ever

experienced mealtime struggles when feeding your child this session is for you! Join a discussion with

other parents, a pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) and a Registered Dietitian (RD) to explore the

many reasons behind mealtime struggles and find strategies that will help your child and family.

Camrose Community

Centre

Monday- February 01

Wednesday– April 13

6:00-8:00pm

Free

**Childcare is available but MUST

be registered at least 2 days before.

**

Parents Programs— Dad program– LEGO kid’nection

LEGO®

Kid’nection


10am

MUST PRE-REGISTER

Children are asked to be 3 years+

This program is designed to promote positive father involvement, strengthen father/child relationships and provide an environment which recognizes the parenting abilities of fathers AND… all while building with LEGO®. We will be joined by Patrick Dillon from the Alberta Father Involvement Initiative to learn about the “WHYS” of fatherhood and how this program can support fathers. Each family will leave with a LEGO® kit to continue the Kid’nection at home.

Tofield Arena

AND Killam Family Resource Cen-

tre

Saturday– January 23– Tofield

Saturday– February 20– Killam

10:00-12:00pm

Free

Contact Kim/Kari (780) 672-0141 or

email at [email protected]

Me time for Mom


10am

MUST PRE-REGISTER

Moms can come and enjoy time together with other moms discussing topics that are relevant to their life and learn self care strategies. Self care strategies will include pampering, relaxation skills, art and basic cooking for your children. After the activities join us for a delicious cup of tea. Childcare is provided.

Camrose Community

Church

Thursdays:

March 03, 10, 17, 24, 31

**Childcare is available but MUST be registered at least

2 days before. **

9:30-11:30am

Please email Kari @

[email protected] to register or for any questions

Financial Savvy Par-ents


10am

MUST PRE-REGISTER

Insurance 101 - Learn about different insurances and how they work to help protect you and your family if someone were to pass away, get a critical illness or have a disability happen.

Estate Planning 101– Get your questions on law and estate planning. How to write a will and How to make things easier for my family if something bad happens to me?

Investments 101 - Learn what types of investments and savings plans there are for you and your

Camrose Community

Centre

Monday- Jan 11— Insurance 101 Wednesday– Jan 13– Estate Planning 101

Monday-Jan 18– Investments 101

6:30-8:30pm

Free

Parents Programs—Triple P parenting program

Level 4 Group

Triple P for Parents of Children 0-12

Group Triple P is a great opportunity to meet other parents in similar situations – other parents who'll

support you and share stories with you. From the start, you'll be given tips and suggestions to fit the

needs of your family. You'll see scenes from the Every Parent's Survival Guide DVD, which show you

how the ideas work in real life. And your workbook will give you the tools and information you need to

start positive parenting right away at home. Your Triple P provider will guide you every step of the way

and even provide backup phone support as you put your new skills into practice.

Please call the Centre to see if Group Triple P might be right for you and your family.

PACE Outreach School

Camrose Community

Centre

Wednesday—Evenings

February 10, 17, 24, March 02 & 23


2 days before. **

6:15-8:15pm

Free, however registration is

required.

Discussion Group for Parents of Children 0-12

Dealing with Disobedience— Jan 20

Hassle-free Shopping with Children— Jan 27

Managing Fighting and Aggression— Feb 10

Developing good bedtime routines— Feb 17

In a relaxed group session, your provider will give you tips and suggestions for dealing with your child's problem behaviour. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully dealing with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other parents in the group, if you wish to. You'll also be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and infor-mation to help you try your new strategies at home. You are wel-come to attend one discussion or all of them.

Camrose

Community Centre

Room 231


January 20, 27, February 10, 17


2 days before. **

6:00-8:00pm


required.

Programs

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

Level 4 Stepping Stones Group

Triple P for Parents of Children 0-12

This program seeks to improve the quality of parent/child relationships and helps parents to devel-

op effective, practical strategies for managing misbehavior and developmental problems common

among children with disabilities aged 2-12 years. Please call

the Centre to see if Stepping Stones Group Triple P might be right for you and your family.

Camrose Community

Centre

Room 231


Mar 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 & April 27


2 days before. **

6:00-8:30pm


required.

Camrose Family Resource Centre—A Parent Link Centre

Rural Winter 2016 Schedule

Bashaw

Monkey Business

Bashaw Pub-lic Library

Wednesdays

(the 1st & 3rd of each month)

January 20, February17, March 2 & 16

10:00-11:30am

Contact Kim at (780) 672-0141

Bawlf

Parents bring their

own snack

Bawlf Lutheran Church

Every Thursday

Group meets every week. (Parent Link visits on the

1st & 3rd Thursdays)

January 21, February 18, March 3, 17

10:00-12:00pm

Contact April at (780) 672-0141 for

more information “Bawlf

Playgroup”

PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/ CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 5yrs

DROP IN facilitated playgroups for families with songs, stories, finger plays and crafts. A great opportunity for parents with young children to meet other parents, access information and resources, while spending quality time

with their children. Triple P support is also available at all rural playgroups.

Programs Location Dates Time Fee/Contact

Daysland PLAY-group

Parents bring their own snack

Daysland Alliance Church

Thursdays

(the 2nd & 4th of each month)

January 14, 28, February 11, 25

March 10, 24

10:00-12:00pm

Contact April at (780) 672-0141 for

more information “Daysland Playgroup”

Discussion Group in Bashaw

for Parents of Children 0-12 years old

Dealing with Disobedience— Feb 10

Hassle-free Shopping with Children— Feb 17

Managing Fighting and Aggression— Feb 24

Developing good bedtime routines— March 02

In a relaxed group session, your provider will give you tips and suggestions for dealing with your child's problem behaviour. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully dealing with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other parents in the group, if you wish to. You'll also be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home. You are welcome to attend one discussion or all of them.

Bashaw Public Library


February 10, 17, 24, March 02

**Childcare is available but MUST be registered for at least

2 days before. **

6:00-8:00 pm

Free

Rural Winter Programming Continued …...

Hay Lakes Parent

Tot Playgroup

Hay Lakes Our Saviour

Lutheran Church

Fridays

(2nd & 4th Friday of the month)

January 29, February 12, 26, March 11

10:00—12:00pm

$2 per family/visit

Contact April at 780 672-0141 for

more information or

“Hay Lakes

Playgroup”

Holden Parent

Nursery


Holden Community

Hall

Every Tuesday

Group meets every week. (Parent Link visits on the 2nd &

4th Tuesday.)

January 12, 26, February 9, 23, March 8 & 22

9:30- 12:00 pm

Please contact

Krisha

780-688-2488

Killam Playgroup

Flagstaff Family Re-source Centre Killam Agriplex

Tuesdays

(the 1st & 3rd of each month)

January 05, 19, February 2, 16, March 01, 15

10:00-11:30am

$5 drop in fee

Contact Kareen for more

information

(780) 672-0141

Forestburg PLAY for me and you

Forestburg Public Library

Fridays

(2nd & 4th Friday of the month)

January 22, February 12, 26, March 11

10:00-11:30am

Contact Krista at (780) 672 -0141

or email [email protected]

Lougheed Play-group

Lougheed Com-munity Hall

Wednesdays

(only on the 3rd Wednesday of the month)

Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16

10:00-11:30 am

No fee

For more information

please telephone

Angela (780) 672 0141

Lougheed Play, Learn and Grow To-

gether

Lougheed Fieldhouse

(Arena)

Tuesdays

(the 2nd & 4th of every month)

January 12, 26, Feb 9, 23, Mar 8, 22

10:00-11:30 am

No fee

For more information please

telephone Lorraine (780)

672 0141

Rural Winter Programming Continued …...

Round Hill Rugrats

Round Hill

Community Centre

Fridays

(the 1st & 3rd of every month)

January 15, February 05 (No Parent Link )

February 19, March 4 & 18

10:00-12:00pm

$30/family/year

Contact Krista at (780) 672-0141

or [email protected]

New Norway Par-ent

& Tot


New Norway Community

Hall

Wednesdays

(the 2nd and 4th of each month)

January 13, 27, February 10, 24, March 09, 23

10:00-12:00pm

For more information “New Norway Parents and Tots playgroup” or telephone Angela 780 672-0141

Ryley Mystery PLAY Date

Good News Church

Mondays

(once a month)

January 11, February 01, March 07

10:00-11:30am

For more information

please contact Kim W

(780) 663-3730

Tofield Kids Spot Play Group

Tofield Community

Hall

5309 - 50 St.

Every Tuesday.

Group meets every week.

(Parent Link Visits on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday)

January 19,

February 9, 23(both dates changed)

March 1, 15

9:30-11:30am

$3/drop in fee

For more information “Kids Spot Tofield Playgroup” or Mary-Anne at 780-554-5106

Viking Stay and Play

Pre-registration is required.

Viking Alliance Church

Wednesdays

February 10, 17, 24, March 01

$5 per family, donated back to the Church

10:30-12:00pm

Register by calling Viking FCSS 780-336-4024 or Kareen at 780-672-0141 or [email protected]

Triple P– Tip - Helping kids solve problems for themselves?

By Professor Matt Sanders

Professor Matt Sanders is founder of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program ®.

To find out more about Triple P in Alberta go to www.triplep-staypositive.net or

talk to any of the staff at our Centre.

From a board game to the board room, problem solving is a skill that can get you

through many tricky situations in life. So how can you teach your kids to become

good problem solvers?

Children need to practice their problem-solving skills. The starting point can be everyday play.

Here, they are surrounded with chances to problem solve, whether they're playing an

imaginary game with their toys, building with blocks, or colouring. It's the perfect time for

them to show you what they know and what they can do.

It also gives you the chance to prompt them towards a solution and to praise their efforts.

For example, your child might be working on a puzzle. They ask for your help finding a

missing piece. Instead of just handing them the piece, you could prompt them to find the

answer themselves. You could say something like, "What size piece are you looking for? What

colour?" and guide them towards the answer.

This not only teaches them about the steps of problem solving, it sends them the message

that problems have solutions. And they will realize that they are able to find those solutions.

Growing up in an environment like this will help kids become confident enough to tackle

problems in the future.

Ages and Stages Questionnaires- Why screening matters?

Screening celebrates milestones in our children

We offer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for parents to use, to give themselves a ’ snapshot’

of their child’s development. The questionnaire will only take 10– 15 minutes and is available in

English or Spanish. The ASQ can be completed right at the play group, at home or over the

phone. If you wish to access an ASQ or an ASQ-SE, please ask a staff member to help you.

Once you receive the appropriate simple questionnaire, you will

notice a series of specific questions related to your child’s

development. The developmental areas will include:

Fine Motor Communication Personal-social

Problem Solving Gross Motor

Ages and Stages questionnaires are available for age range of 1– 66 months.

The Ages and Stages Questionnaire-SE offers parents a ’snapshot of their child’s development in the Social Emotional area.

The developmental areas on the ASQ-Se will include:

Self–regulation Compliance Social Communication

Adaptive functioning Autonomy Affect

Interaction with people

Ages and Stages Social Emotional questionnaires are available

for age range of 1– 72 months

Please ask an FRC staff for one at any time, in the centre or at a rural group.

February– the month of love and family

February is a month full of LOVE and time dedicated to family. At the

Family Resource Centre we are going to be celebrating the month by doing an

ASQ/ASQ SE BLITZ

We will have as many opportunities for families to access the questionnaires as possible. Please feel free to ask a staff at any time for this wonderful tool to have a snap shot of your child’s development.

Mommies Night Out– Annual Fundraiser

Attention all Moms, Grandma’s and Aunts

The Camrose Family Resource Centre will be hosting our second Annual Mommies Night Out in early Spring.

Please watch for more information around the centre, on our

Facebook Page and in the local media.

Triple P Walk– In Service– Viking and Killam

IS THIS YOU?

A child who melts down in the supermarket? One who won’t go to bed without a fight? The kid who’s always disobedient, or the one who bites, hits or fights?

Triple P Can Help!

AND IT’S COMING TO YOU!

Rural Walk-In Services

A Triple P Practitioner from the Camrose Family Resource Centre will be coming to the Counties of Flagstaff and Beaver, to provide consultation and support services in YOUR community!

Triple P is an evidence based program that offers parents practical, easy to use information and support. Whatever your need, no matter how simple or complex, Triple P can help!

For more information about the Triple P Program visit www.triplep-parenting.net/alb-en/home/

Make an appointment OR just walk-in to speak with an accredited Triple P Practitioner who will help get you the support you need!

Flagstaff Family and Community Services

Thurs Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 03, 17 Apr 7, 21

Viking/Beaver FCSS

Thurs Jan 14, 28, Feb 11, 25, Mar 10, 24,

Apr 14, & 28 1:00-3:00pm

Welcome 2 Parenthood

Kari Cameron, Program Manager

780-672-0141

[email protected]

Camrose Family Resource Centre– A Parent Link Centre

Healthy Breakfast Recipes– www.leannebrown.com

Omlette

4 eggs

2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

salt and pepper butter for the pan

1 shallot or ½ small red onion, finely diced

¼ cup grated cheese

Crack the eggs in a bowl. Add the dill, salt, pepper, and beat with a fork.

Put a big saucepan on medium-high heat. Melt a small blob of butter in the pan. Once the butter is sizzling, add the onion and sauté for about two minutes, until it’s translucent and smells great. Add the egg to the hot pan and swirl it around to coat the surface evenly. If the center of the omelette cooks more quickly than the edge, use a spatula to pull any raw egg into the middle. Then stop touching it. After about 30 seconds, toss the cheese on top along with any other raw or cooked vegetable you feel like adding. Once none of the egg remains translucent, fold the omelette in half with your spatula, then lift it out of the pan. You don’t want any brown on your eggs. If I’m serving two people, I usually cut one large omelette in half rather than making two omelettes. However, when you feel like being fancy, you can make a pair of two-egg omelettes simply by using half the ingredients for each. Add: ham, tomatoes, mushrooms to change it up a bit.

Oatmeal

1 cup rolled oats

2 cups water

¼ tsp salt

In a small pot, add the oats, water and salt. Place it on medium-high heat, just until the water comes to a boil. Immediately turn the heat to low and place a lid on the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, until the oats are soft and tender and most of the water has cooked off. You can add more water if you like your oat-meal smooth and thin, or use slightly less if you want a thick oatmeal. Whether it’s milky and sweet or savory and salty, I’m sure you can find a favorite way to enjoy a hot bowl of oats in the morning!

Add: berries, apples and cinnamon, for different flavors.

$1.60 total

$ 0.80 /s e r v i n g

$0.25 total (with no additions)

$ 0.13 /s e r v i n g

Camrose and Area ECD Coalition—Activities in the Community

The Adventure Bus– February 15, 2015 10:00-2:00pm at the Community Centre– FREE for families (Bus is ideal for 2– 11 years old)

Some Great Reasons to use the Adventure Bus

• It's so much FUN! (A key motivating factor for keeping children physically active)

• Develop basic motor skills. • Enhance kinesthetic awareness. • Improve fitness & activity

levels. • Build self-esteem and

confidence. • Encourage active participation

for all. • Reinforce attentiveness and

turn-taking skills. • Increase balance, coordination and agility. • Develop skills to enhance other sports • Facilitate development of a life-long love of activity and fitness. Locally owned and operated!

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Building brains and futures: One connection at a time by: Dr. Robbin Gibb

Associate Professor of Neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge

Dr. Gibb will be presenting on brain development in children and how this may differ between genders, Music and the brain and play and brain development. Information on how to enhance your learning environments to build better brains. Time will be given for questions.

Families please plan to attend one of these sessions on Wednesday March 23, 2016

Afternoon– 1:00-3:30 pm

Evening– 6:00-8:00pm (Childcare provided)

Location to be determined

Snacks will be provided at both sessions

Register today by calling Kari 780-672-0141

Camrose Family Resource Centre Association - A Parent Link Centre Phone: 672-0141 email: [email protected] www.camrosefrc.com

www.parentlinkalberta.ca

Parent & Tot Program

Camrose Community Centre Indoor Soccer Field

Monday ~ Friday

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free of Charge

(Please have clean footwear or socks and

be sure your stroller tires are wiped dry)

Thank-you to the city of Camrose for continuing Parent & Tot Time and for

offering this program to our community at large.

Meet our staff-

Director Laurie Jansen

Program Manager

Kari Cameron

Early Childhood Program Coordinators Lorraine Bell Kareen Nelson Kim Kienitz April McCorquindale Angela Vanouck Nicole Norn Krista Lantz Bailey Lassessen

Wilmé Hilchie

Taking Action on Bullying Jennifer Hastings

Camrose Family Resource Centre

winter 2016 newsletter

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