Hamilton Mountain Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop Schedule
January-March 2016
Workshop
Date and Time
Location
Ask the Dental Hygienist
(0 to 6 years old)
Friday, January 15th 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 16th 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Huntington Park
Mohawk College
Building Routines for
Your Child
(0 to 12 months)
Wednesday, March 2nd 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Helen Detwiler School
Car Seat Safety
(0 to 12 months)
Wednesday, March 30th 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Helen Detwiler School
Comfort, Play and Teach
(Interactive 20 months to 3
years)
Feeding Baby
(0 to 12 months)
Helping Your Child
Learn to Sleep Well
(0 to 12 months)
I’m Scared of the
Doctor… and the Dentist
too
Monday, February 22nd – March 21st 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Helen Detwiler School
Wednesday, February 3rd 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Helen Detwiler School
Wednesday, January 13th 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Helen Detwiler School
Thursday, March 10th 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Helen Detwiler School
Have A Ball
(2 to 6 years)
Friday, January 15th – February 12th 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Friday, February 19th – March 11th 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
*Please call 905-521-2100 x 74147 to register for this program*
Fortinos
Fortinos
(4 weeks)
Monday, January 11th – February 8th 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Monday, January 11th – February 8th 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12th – February 9th 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 23rd – March 22nd 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 25th – March 31st 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Infant Massage
(Interactive Newborn to
pre-crawler)
Turner Park Library
Turner Park Library
Helen Detwiler School
Helen Detwiler School
Turner Park Library
(No class March 17th)
Thursday, February 25th – March 31st
.
Loving vs Spoiling
(0 to 12 months)
The Parent-Child Mother
Goose Program
(Interactive newborn to
pre-crawler)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Turner Park Library
(No class March 17th)
Monday, February 1st 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 12th – March 8th 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Helen Detwiler School
George L. Armstrong School
(9 weeks)
Wednesday, January 13th – March 9th 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Fortinos
(9 weeks)
Wednesday, January 13th – March 16th 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 7th – March 3rd 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Helen Detwiler School
Helen Detwiler School
(9 weeks)
The Parent-Child Mother
Goose Program - Step 2
(Interactive crawler to 1 ½
years)
–March 8th 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(9 weeks)
Friday, January 15th – March 11th – 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The Parent-Child Mother
Goose Program – Family
(Interactive newborn to 6
years)
Wednesday, January 13th - March 9th 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Take Time to Care for
Yourself
(0 to 12 months)
Your Baby’s
Development:
The first 12 months
(0 to 12 months)
Wednesday, February 10th 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Helen Detwiler School
Wednesday, March 16th 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Helen Detwiler School
Tuesday, January
12th
George L. Armstrong School
Fortinos
(9 weeks)
Fortinos
(9 weeks)
Friday, January 15th – March 11th 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Helen Detwiler School
(9 weeks)
Please call 905-385-3020 to register for workshops an Early Years Facilitator.
Limited spaces may be available for child care during workshops.
Pour les services en français, veuillez appeller le Centre de Santé en composant le (905) 528-0163 poste 228.
The next workshop schedule will be available on Tuesday, March 1st 2015
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
@OEYC_HM
November 2015
Worshop Descriptions
Ask the Dental Hygienist
The Dental Hygienist will provide information on how to access dental treatment without
dental insurance. Information for parents on how to keep the child's teeth clean. A free dental
screening for the child is available.
Building Routines for Your Child
(0 to 12 months)
Attachment is the deep emotional bond that develops between you and your child during the
first year of life. Having a strong attachment with your child makes your child feel safe, secure
and loved
Car Seat Safety
(0 to 12 months)
Join the Child Safety Public Health Nurse for an information session on how to
transport your child safely
Comfort, Play and Teach
Comfort, Play & Teach is a multi-session program that builds parenting confidence,
strengthens the parent-child bond, enriches the moment for the child and parent and
ultimately opens a world of possibilities for you both.
(Interactive 20 months to 3 years)
Feeding Baby
(0 to 12 months)
Learn how to feed your baby during the first year. A Public Health Dietitian will teach you
what, when and how to introduce new foods as well as guide you through a fun and
interactive making baby food session where you will use a variety of tools to make homemade
baby food.
Helping Your Child Learn to Sleep
Well
(0 to 12 months)
Many parents struggle with their child’s sleep. You can help your child learn good sleeping
habits that will help them sleep well throughout their lives.
Have a Ball
(Interactive 2 to 6 years)
A multi-session active program for parents/caregivers and their children (2-6 years) focusing
on songs, stories and activities that enhance children’s gross motor skills.
I’m Scared of the Doctor… and the
Dentist too
Help your child overcome their fear of dentists, doctors, needles and medical appointments.
Parent will gain a better understanding of how to prepare and educate children for doctor,
dentist and hospital visits. Coping strategies and practical steps will be taught
Infant Massage
(Interactive Newborn to
pre-crawler)
The certified Infant Massage Instructor will facilitate this five week program that is designed to
teach parents and caregivers of infants (pre-crawling) a warm nurturing, bonding experience
through touch.
Loving vs Spoiling
(0 to 12 months
This workshop is for parents and caregivers of children 2 years and younger. Come learn
about what love is, what is spoiling and positive behavior management for toddlers.
The Parent-Child Mother
Goose Program
(Interactive newborn to 6 years)
An interactive, research based multi-week program for parents and their children focusing on
the pleasure and power of rhymes, songs and stories together.
Take Time to Care for Yourself
(0 to 12 months)
When caring for your child, you can sometimes feel overwhelmed, frustrated or helpless.
Often you forget to take the time to care for yourself. Join a Public Health Nurse as she
discusses why caring for yourself is important for you and your child and how to include
strategies to care for yourself in your day
Your Baby’s Development:
The first 12 months
(0 to 12 months)
The first year in a baby’s life is filled with changes. Join a Public Health Nurse in this
interactive parent session focusing on the growth and development of your 0-12 month old
November 2015