Parenting Education in the Peterborough Area
Parenting Education in the Peterborough Area
Community Agency Directory
Canadian Hearing Society
Four Counties Family Mediation
Peterborough County-City Health Unit
Peterborough Regional Office
315 Reid Street
Peterborough, ON K9J 3R2
Ph:
705-743-1573
TTY:
1-888-697-3623
Fax:
705-741-0708
E-mail: mshuwera@chs.ca
Web:
www.chs.ca/offices/peterborough/
index.html
349A George St N, Ste 205
Peterborough, ON K9H 3P9
Ph:
888-605-1393 or
705-760-9603
E-mail: info@familycourtmediation.com
Web:
www.familycourtmediation.com
10 Hospital Drive
Peterborough, ON K9J 8M1
Ph:
705-743-1000
Fax:
705-743-2897
E-mail: info@pcchu.ca
Web:
www.pcchu.ca
Down Syndrome Association
of Peterborough
Five Counties Children’s Centre
872 Dutton Road
Peterborough, ON K9H 7G1
Ph:
705-748-2221
Fax:
705-748-3526
E-Mail:
info@fivecounties.on.ca
Web:
www.fivecounties.on.ca
Lovesick Lake Native Women’s
Association
12 Albert Street PO Box 1296
Lakefield, Ontario K0L 2H0
Ph:
705-652-8787
Fax:
705-652-3939
E-mail: admin@llnwa.com
Web:
www.llnwa.com
FASD - Alternatives Community Program Service
267 Stewart St
Peterborough, On K9J 3M8
Ph:
705-742-0806
Fax:
705-742-0943
E-Mail: alternatives_kimcarson@yahoo.ca
Web:
ww.alternativecommunityprogramservices.ca
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network
Ph:
E-mail:
Web:
1-905-472-1807/1-888-301-7276
info@pailnetwork.ca
www.pailnetwork.ca
380 Armour Road, Suite 275
Peterborough, ON K9H 7L7
Ph:
705-742-3803
Fax:
705-743-4144
Web:
www.kinark.on.ca
Breastfeeding Support Drop-in
Ph:
705-740-6188
Web: www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca
E-mail: lllptbo@bell.net
Learning Disabilities Association
of Peterborough
159 King Street, Unit #204,
Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8
Ph:
705-748-9455
Fax:
705-748-9455
E-mail: administration@ldaptbo.com
Web:
www.ldaptbo.com
Peterborough Public Library
345 Aylmer Street North
Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7
Ph:
705-745-5382
Fax:
705-745-8958
Web:
www.peterborough.library.on.ca
www.peterboroughhealthyfamilies.ca
Community Action Program for Children &
Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program
Courses offered include Pre-natal Classes, Baby Care,
Breastfeeding, Nobody’s Perfect, Making Baby Food,
Developmental Milestones, Collective Kitchen, and Traditional
Aboriginal Teachings.
Peterborough Family Resource Centre/
Ontario Early Years Centre
Ph:
705-748-9144
Fax:
705-748-9177
E-mail: administrator@pfrc.ca
Web:
www.pfrc.ca
 Antrim Family Hub
201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
 Otonabee Valley Family Hub
Otonabee Valley Public School,
580 River Road South, Peterborough
(use main school entrance)
 St. John Family Hub
St. John Elementary School
746 Park Street South, Peterborough
(use south side school entrance)
 Lakefield Family Hub
Lakefield Intermediate School
71 Bridge St, Lakefield
 Norwood Family Hub
Norwood District High School
44 Elm St, Norwood
Agency: Lovesick Lake Native Women’s Association
705-652-8787
Date & Time: Various dates and time, call for more information
Location: 12 Albert Street, Lakefield
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Network
Prenatal Classes for Young Parents
A series of six prenatal classes, (taught by a Public Health Nurse)
prepare young parents and their support persons for childbirth, care
of their newborn and breastfeeding. Classes are free and include
light refreshments, assistance with transportation and a tour of the
labour and delivery floor at the hospital. Young pregnant moms
can attend on their own, or are welcome to bring a support person,
such as their partner, parent or a friend. Please call the Health Unit
to register.
Agency: Peterborough County-City Health Unit
705-743-1000
Dates: Wednesdays, September 23 - October 28, 2015
Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8, 2015
Time:
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Peterborough County-City Health Unit, 10 Hospital Dr.
This is a support group for parents that have lost a baby through
miscarriage, medical termination, stillbirth and early life death.
Call 1-905-472-1807 or 1-888-301-7276 or e-mail
info@pailnetwork.ca for further information or for one on one
telephone support.
Agency: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network
1-905-472-1807
Date:
2nd Wednesday of each month
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Community Counselling & Resource Centre
459 Reid St.
Peterborough, On K9H 4G7
Ph:
705-742-4258
Email: ccrc@ccrc-ptbo.com
Web: www.ccrc-ptbo.com
Courses in this flyer are offered by a variety of agencies and services across our community. If you have any questions about one
of these courses or groups, please call the number listed for the
agency. Inclusion of a group or program in this flyer does not
imply endorsement by the Peterborough Parent Education Guide
Committee or the Peterborough Family Resource Centre. Every
effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this flyer,
however we cannot be responsible for errors or omissions.
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Prenatal Health Fair
PRENATAL
65 Brock Street
Peterborough, ON K9H 2P2
Ph:
705-749-6695
Fax:
705-749-5864
E-mail: info@downsyndromepeterborough.ca
Web:
www.downsyndromepeterborough.ca
Kinark Child & Family Services
A Community Guide
Fall 2015
For information you can trust so you can make informed choices on
what's best for you and your little one, plan to attend this free and
informative event. Explore displays, watch demonstrations and talk
with the experts on a wide variety of pre and postnatal topics. If
you're a dad-to-be, you won't want to miss the Empathy Belly and
Fathering displays. Discover what's available in the Peterborough
area to help you on your journey to becoming a parent.
Agency: Peterborough County-City Health Unit 705-743-1000
Date:
Monday, September 28, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn, 150 George St. N, Peterborough
Welcome to the Workshops, Courses and Groups
flyer for Fall, 2015. This flyer will help you learn
new skills to meet the everyday challenges that
families face today. These courses are offered
by many publicly funded/not-for-profit services
and agencies in our community and are free of
charge unless there is a fee mentioned. Each
listing has information about times and locations,
and a telephone number to call for further
information.
For current updates visit our website at
www.pfrc.ca.
Index
Prenatal
Infant
Toddler/Preschool
Story/Craft Programs
Parenting
School-Age
Teen
Information/Support Groups
Agency Directory
1, 2
2, 3
3, 4
3, 4
4, 5
4, 5, 6
6
6, 7
8
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PRENATAL
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Prenatal Classes
This series of five 2-hour classes will prepare you for
Come and learn the basic how-to’s of breastfeeding while you birth, caring for your baby, and becoming a parent. You'll gain
are still pregnant. Partners welcome. Call to register. At this confidence as you explore up-to-date information, practice new skills,
2 hours class, we talk about:
and connect with other expectant parents in a fun and interactive way.
The book Baby’s Best Chance, refreshments, and parking for a hospital
*Why breastfeed
*How to breastfeed
tour are included. Classes are led by Public Health Nurses. To reserve
*Answers to your questions and concerns
your place in classes that start in the 3rd trimester, please register as
soon as you know you are pregnant.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre
705-748-9144
Agency: Peterborough County-City Health Unit
Date:
Thursdays, September 17 and November 19, 2015
Date:
Classes are ongoing-call 705-743-1000 to register
Time:
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Peterborough County-City Health Unit, 10 Hospital Dr.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Cost:
$50.00 per series. Subsidies are available
Well Baby and Breastfeeding Clinic
La Leche (pronounced ‘lay-chay’) is Spanish for ‘the milk’. La Leche
League is the gold standard in mom to mom breastfeeding
support. LLL through informal, guided discussions gives you the face
to face support you are looking for. Come meet other breastfeeding
moms and babies and share your experiences with breastfeeding
and parenting. Partners are welcome. No meetings in July or August,
however, phone help is always available.
Do you have a child from birth to 2 years old and need information on
child health and development? Would you like breastfeeding
information and support? Come join us:
 Meet one-on-one with a Community Health Nurse and get
information and support on healthy child development.
 Breastfeeding support and information from a Community
Health Nurse and /or Lactation Consultant.
 Referral to resources and supports
No appointment needed.
Agency: La Leche League 705-740-6188
Date:
2nd Thursday of each month
Time:
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Free Dinner)
INFANT / TODDLER
Date:
4th Thursday of each month
Time:
10:00 a.m. - noon (snacks welcome)
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Footsteps to Parenting
Are you new to parenting? Is your infant under 6 months? Do you
want to meet other parents with new babies? We invite you to join
us and explore the wonderful, perplexing and sometimes scary
journey of parenting. Group is facilitated by staff of PFRC and
Partners in Pregnancy Clinic. Please register, however feel free to
drop in if you are curious or in need of adult support.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre
Date:
Thursdays, October 8 to November 12, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Feeding Your Baby
This workshop is led by a Public Health Nutritionist/Registered
Dietitian from the Peterborough County-City Health Unit. Learn about
newly released recommendations from Health Canada on starting
solid foods. Find out how easy it is to make your own baby food.
Call to register
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Monday, September 21, 2015
Time:
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Date:
Monday, December 14, 2015
Time:
10:30 a.m. to .12:00 noon
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Every Thursday
Time:
10:00 - 12:00 noon / 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
The Gentle Art of Infant Massage
This course, developed by the International Association of Infant
Massage® will give you the tools and information you need to
communicate with your baby through loving touch. Please bring a
waterproof mat or pad, a soft blanket or towel, and your baby! Oil
and handouts will be provided. This program is designed for infants
aged 1 to 8 months old. Call to register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, September 10 to October 1, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Date:
Mondays, September 14 to October 5, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd S. Ptbo.
Family Law Information Centre
Free Seminars for Separating Couples
Visit the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) to get free information
to help you with your separation, divorce, or child custody and
access agreements. FLICS are located in each of the family courts
in Peterborough, Lindsay, and Cobourg. For more information visit
our website at www.familycourtmediation.com
Free seminars are offered several times a month at the Family courts in
Peterborough, Lindsay, and Cobourg. Learn about the legal and court
process, how mediation can help reduce conflict, and other ways to
reach agreements. These seminars are mandatory for couples
involved in a court process. Certificates of attendance are provided to
all participants.
Agency: Four Counties Family Mediation
Location: Superior Court of Justice,
470 Water Street, Ptbo.
Please visit or call 705-876-6915
Canadian Hearing Society Services
The Canadian Hearing Society offers counseling and support for
parents of children who have hearing loss, as well as advocacy,
outreach, consultation, sensitivity training and informational
in-services for school boards or other agencies which provides
services to children.
Also provides support, counseling and information to Deaf Parents.
Agency: The Canadian Hearing Society
705-743-1573 ext 44,
mshuwera@chs.ca
Please contact Maria Shuwera for more information.
Choose to be Smoke Free
Agency: Four Counties Family Mediation 705-760-9603
Pre-registration is required.
Please call for seminar dates and times and to register.
Down Syndrome: Sharing & Play Group for
Parents & Preschoolers
This sharing and play group gives parents of children with Down
Syndrome and their siblings a chance to meet other parents, meet
children of similar ages to their own, discuss issues related to their
child's development, and share photos and stories.
Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough
705-749-6695
Date:
Ongoing-second Tuesday of each month
Time:
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Location: Down Syndrome office at 65 Brock St, Peterborough
The Peterborough County City Health Unit is providing smoking
cessation groups to pregnant and recently pregnant women who are
smokers or who have recently quit. A $10 gift card will be provided
to participants each week. Help with transportation and childcare is
available, if needed.
Agency: Peterborough County City Health Unit
Date:
Thursdays, September 17 to November 5, 2015
Time:
Call the PCCHU at
705-743-1000 ext 394 for more information.
Peterborough Healthy Families www.peterboroughhealthyfamilies.ca
1-800-386-6561
Peterborough Healthy Families is a joint initiative of Kinark Child and Family Services and the Peterborough
Public Library, and includes the Healthy Families Collection and Healthy Families Presentations.
The Healthy Families Collection consists of books and audiovisual materials on parenting as well as child/
youth physical, mental and emotional health, and is located in the Children's Department of the Peterborough
Public Library, Main Branch.
A number of free Healthy Families presentations are offered throughout the year on a range of topics, and
are open to everyone.
Visit our website (http://www.peterborough.library.on.ca/Library_Collections/
Healthy_Families_Collection.htm) for a listing of popular parenting topics that link directly to the Library's
catalogue as well as for information on upcoming presentations.
For more information, please call 1-800-386-6561
INFORMATION & SUPPORT GROUPS
Breastfeeding Support Drop-in
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Bouncin’ Babies
Songs and Signs for Babies and Toddlers
This program assists students in Grades 7 and 8 to develop and improve
learning strategies and skills to support academic achievement. Students
develop academic strategies and skills in preparation for high school with
one-to-one tutoring to address individual needs. Program Highlights:
Homework Completion Strategies, Time Management, Organization and
Study Skills, Use of Assistive Technology and Handheld Devices, and
Self-Advocacy Skills.
Bouncin’ Babies is for children 6 to 23 months old and their
caregivers. Treat yourself and your baby to a special one-on-one
time of bonding. Have fun sharing lap games, songs, and rhymes
that will stimulate your baby's intellectual development. Registration
is required and space is limited.
Fall registration begins: Wednesday, September 9th.
NOTE: full registration information available at the library in
September
An interactive course for parents to attend with their children ages
5-15 months. Parents will learn a variety of signs through a weekly sign
and song circle. Information on the benefits of signing and tips for
success will be discussed. Call to register.
Date:
Year Round
Time:
After School and summer programming
Contact : Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough
This is a year round, one-to-one tutoring program utilizing Assistive
705 748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com
Technology for students JK to Grade 8. Program is individualized
to a student’s needs with a focus on reading, writing and math,
assistive technology training and use of handheld devices as a
study tool, study skills and learning strategies. Program
Highlights: Literacy and/or Numeracy Skills, Keyboarding,
Assistive Technology Training and use of Hand Held Devices, and
Self-Advocacy Skills
SCHOOL-AGE & TEEN
Technology for Learning Development (TFLD)
Program
Date:
Year Round
Time:
After School and summer programming
Contact Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough
705-748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com
Power to Achieve: A Program for Parents and
Caregivers
A 4-week program whose goals are to facilitate awareness and
understanding of:
SoAR: Some Assembly Required
 what LDs and ADHD are, how they manifest themselves, and how to
work with the school/teacher
“Preparation for the changes and choices to be made in high
 what an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is and what is the
school.” SoAR is a program for students in grades 7, 8 and 9,
assessment process
which encourages self-awareness, how to express ideas and follow

advocating
for your child in the school system and teaching your
directions, and becoming a self-advocate in the learning process and
child
to
be
their
own advocate
decision-making. SoAR provides each student instruction and an
opportunity for discussion with peers. Each student will receive the  you and your child’s rights and responsibilities
SoAR: Some Assembly Required workbook series to enhance and  parenting skills and techniques that can increase your child’s
 self-esteem and strengthen social skills
reinforce learning.
 skills for academic success plus a toolkit of materials and resources
Date:
Contact the LDAP for next scheduled program
is provided.
Time:
After school or summer camp
Date/Time: Contact the LDAP for next scheduled program
Contact: Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough
Contact: Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough
705-748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com
705-748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com
Peaceful Families Group
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Caregiver
This group is for women and their children (ages 4 to 16) who have Support Group
SUPPORT
Call FASD Peterborough at 705-876-9245 ext. 226 or email
fasdpeterborough@cogeco.net for more information.
Agency: Community Counseling & Resource Centre 705-742-4258 Child care is provided.
Date:
Mondays, next group starting Sept. 2015
Date:
Ongoing– First Wednesday of each month,
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
September to June (no meeting in December)
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mothers in Mind Group
Location: Alternative Community Program Services
This is a group for mothers (and their children from birth to 4 years)
who have experienced violence and/or trauma in their lives.
Transportation is provided. Call to register.
Agency: Community Counseling & Resource Centre 705-742-4258
Date:
Next group starting April, 2016
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x 2381
Dates: Wednesdays, September 23 to November 4, 2015
Tuesdays, September 22 to October 13, 2015
Time:
10:45 - 11:15 am (class one) & 2:00 - 2:30 pm (class two) Date:
Time:
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library,
Location: St. John Family Hub, 746 Park St S, Peterborough
345 Aylmer St. N.
Parent-Child Mother Goose
Date:
Tuesdays, October 6 to October 27, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lakefield Family Hub, 71 Bridge St., Lakefield
This is a group experience for parents and their babies
up to 1 year of age focusing on the pleasure and power of using inDate:
Mondays, November 30 to December 14, 2015
teractive rhymes, songs and stories through the oral tradition.
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Parents gain confidence as they help their babies learn language and Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo.
communication skills in this program. Call to register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, September 17 to October 22, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: St . John Family Hub, 746 Park Street S., Peterborough
Date:
Mondays, October 19 to November 23, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South,
Date:
Thursdays, November 19 to December 17, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough
Little Counters
Little Counters works with parents and their toddlers to help develop
the important understanding of numeracy through purposeful play,
songs and activities. This program is for toddlers age 18 months to 3
years.
Call to register.
Date:
Tuesdays, October 20 to November 17, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: St Alphonsus Catholic School,
875 St. Mary’s Street, Peterborough
Kids in the Kitchen
Children measure, prepare, and cook food together and finish with a
taste test of their wonderful creation. No cost to register but a
donation of a loonie is requested to help cover food costs. Call to
register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Mondays September 21, October 19, November 16, 2015
Time:
Cooking starts at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo.
Drop-In Story-time for Preschoolers
Toddler Time
This 30 minute program is jam-packed with stories, songs, rhymes,
finger-plays, and giggles!!
It is designed to help your child’s imagination and attention span
grow.
No registration required.
Toddler Time is designed to meet the developmental needs of two year
olds. Adults and toddlers share stories, songs, rhymes and other
activities. Registration is required and space is limited.
Fall registration begins: Friday September 11th.
NOTE: full registration information available at the library in
September.
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x2381
Dates: Tuesdays, September 15 to December 8, 2015
Time:
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library,
345 Aylmer St. N.
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x 2381
Dates: Fridays, September 25 to November 6, 2015
Time:
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N.
STORY/CRAFT
witnessed or experienced violence in the home. Supper, childcare,
and transportation are provided. Call to register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Tuesdays, September 8 to September 29, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Norwood Family Hub, 44 Elm Street, Norwood
INFANT / TODDLER / PRESCHOOL
Next Step: High School (NSHS) Program
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Story and a Song
Special Story and Craft Programs
Parents and their children ages 2-4 years are welcome to come and
enjoy songs, crafts, stories, and games. Each week’s activities will
be based on a favourite children’s book. Call to register.
Come out to the Library for some special themed stories, jokes,
activities, and crafts!
This program is for 5 to 10 year olds. Registration is required.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, Dec. 10, 2015
Time:
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Lakefield Family Hub, 71 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Date:
Wednesdays October 7 and November 4, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo.
Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 705-745-5382x2381
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library,
345 Aylmer St. N.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, November 5 and 12, 2015
Time:
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park Street S., Peterborough
For parents with children 2 to 10 years
Triple P helps parents deal more positively with problems and helps
build strong relationships in families. This 9-week program gives
parents practical suggestions and a plan of action to help them manage
their child’s behaviour in constructive and caring ways.
To refer to group, please contact Central Intake 1-888-454-6275. A
brief telephone interview will follow and an intake appointment will
be arranged.
Date:
Tuesdays, November 3 to November 24, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Norwood Family Hub, 44 Elm Street, Norwood
Parent Child Book Club
Library After School Club
Parents and kids ages 9 to 12 years are invited to join us one
Saturday afternoon every month to discuss a book together. To
register and get a free copy of each book, please contact the
Children’s Information Desk at 745-5382 ext. 2381
Drop-in to the Library on Wednesdays after school for some stories,
laughs and crafts! This program is for 6 to 12 year olds.
Registration begins: Wednesday, September 9th.
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x 2381
Dates: September 23 to November 4, 2015
Time:
4:00 p.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library,
345 Aylmer St. N.
Making Learning Fun!
Family Games Night
A multicultural, family-based program that will help your child with
language, literacy, and math by discovering different languages and
cultures. For parents and their children in JK up to Gr. 1 to enjoy
together. Each evening there will be stories, crafts and activities.
Call to register.
For families with preschool and school-aged children. This is an
opportunity for the whole family to try out a variety of board games
and borrow them from the library. A fun evening of board games,
laughs, and snacks. Call to register
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, , Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, 2015
Time:
4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
This workshop introduces Triple P Positive Parenting Programs. This
session will cover topics such as: recognizing causes of children’s
behaviour problems, setting rules and giving instruction, using discipline
strategies that work, and taking care of yourself as a parent.
Call to register.
Group Triple P– Positive Parenting Program
Date:
Fridays, October 23 and November 20, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park Street S., Peterborough
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x2381
Date:
One Saturday every month
Time:
3:00 p.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library,
345 Aylmer St. N.
PARENTING
Thanksgiving Program:
Halloween Program:
Christmas Program:
Every Parent’s Survival Guide
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough
Toddlers & Tantrums
Have you ever seen your toddler: crying, screaming, stamping their
feet or rolling on the floor? This can be embarrassing for parents
especially if it happens in public. In this one-evening session
parents of children 1-3 years will have an opportunity to discuss: why
children have tantrums, how to prevent them and how to manage a
tantrum. Call to register.
Date:
Monday, November 2, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lakefield Family Hub, 71 Bridge Street., Lakefield
Agency: Kinark Child and Family Services
Date:
Beginning September, 2015
Time:
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Child care available)
Location: Prince of Wales Public School, 1211 Monaghan Rd, Ptbo
For more information contact: 705-742-3803
“Small changes, making differences…”
Triple P, Positive Parenting Program
Seminar Series
Triple P promotes good communication and strong relationships
between parents and children. Parents of children 2-10 yrs. are
invited to attend one or all of these seminars.
Call to register. 705-748-9144
#1.
The Power of Positive Parenting:
Positive parenting is an effective approach to raising children that
involves creating a family environment that is loving, supportive,
and predictable.
#2.
Raising Confident, Competent Children:
Ideas on how to help children learn important life skills including
being respectful, communicating well, thinking positively, having
healthy self-esteem, and being a good problem solver.
#3.
Raising Resilient Children:
All children experience periods of stress in their lives. Ideas on how
to help children have the emotional skills to manage stressful life
events.
Registration is required for all sessions.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, September 24 to October 8, 2015
Time:
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo
Group Triple P TEEN- Positive Parenting Program Date:
For parents with Teens ages 11-16 yrs
Triple P Teen Group is a 9 week parent education program that helps
parents: create a more stable, supportive family environment, deal
decisively and consistently with problem behaviour, and build positive
relationships with their teen so that conflict can be resolved.
To refer to group, please contact Central Intake 1-888-454-6275. A
brief telephone interview will follow and an intake appointment will
be arranged.
Agency: Kinark Child and Family Services
Date:
Beginning September, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Kinark Office, 380 Armour Rd., Peterborough
For more information: 705-742-3803
“Small Changes Make Big Differences!”
Triple P– Parenting Plan
This is a one-to-one session with an accredited Triple P practitioner.
You can discuss concerns about your child’s behaviour and develop
some parenting strategies.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Tuesdays
Time:
Afternoon– call Anne to make an appointment
705-748-9144 ext.351
Tuesdays, November 10 to 24, 2015
Time:
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Antrim Street Family Hub, 201 Antrim St.,
Fear Busters! Program – Anxiety Management
Group for Kids and Parents
The Fear Busters! Program is a 12 week program for children aged
6-12 years old who are experiencing anxiety to the point that it is
interfering with their daily lives and routines. In a small group, both
children and their parents are introduced to structured strategies to
help develop their child’s ability to cope with their worries and fears,
both presently and in the future. An initial consultation and a
individual screening session with a social worker is necessary prior
to group start up, to ensure this is the appropriate service.
Parents can refer their child by calling Kinark’s Central Intake
Number at 1-888-454-6275. A brief telephone interview will
follow and an intake appointment will be arranged.
Agency: Kinark Child and Family Services
Date:
Group is scheduled to begin in September, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 7:30p.m.
Location: Kinark Office @ 380 Armour Rd., Peterborough
For more information contact Gord Newman
705-742-3803 ext 338
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