Parent Education

Bounce Back and Thrive

YOU are the best person to help your children learn how to “bounce back & thrive” because you know them better than anyone. Learn new skills:

• To help you and your children “bounce back” from everyday stresses and hard times
• To relieve stress and calmly solve problems and conflicts
• To help your children handle disappointment, anger & frustration
• To help your children feel good about themselves, confident and hopeful about the future.
  

Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 to register.

• Location: CPAC
  Tues Mar 19-Apr 30
  6-8pm
  Free

Group Teen Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

It is up to you as a parent to decide which values, skills and behaviours you want to encourage in your child and to develop your own approach to dealing with your child’s behaviour. The Positive Parenting Program provides simple solutions to make parenting easier. Triple P Teen is a six-week course designed for parents dealing with the ups and downs of raising children ages 11 to 15. Please register by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

• Location: Edward Milne Community School, Sooke
  MFRC 530
  Thur Apr 18-May 23
  6:30-8pm
  Free
  

Helping Children with Stress: Tools for Building Resiliency

This interactive workshop focuses on the important role of parents and caregivers in helping young children learn to manage stress. The child’s ability to cope with stress in the early years has consequences for physical and emotional health throughout life. Based on research from Kids Have Stress Too, this workshop offers practical tools for recognizing stress and supporting children to build resilience. Please register by April 11 by calling 250-363-2640.

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 521
  Thur Apr 18
  6:30-8:30pm
  Free
  

Pregnancy and Doula Service

Will your partner be deployed during your pregnancy? Skilled, caring volunteers will support you during pregnancy, childbirth, and after you’ve welcomed your baby home. Find out more about how the MFRC supports expecting parents by calling 250–363–2640. [Learn more]

Triple P Seminars

This series of seminars from the MFRC help parents manage their child’s behaviour in a constructive and caring way while reinforcing good communication and strong relationships with their children.

The Power of Positive Parenting
Children of all ages need a safe, secure and loving environment to do well. Positive parenting is an effective approach that emphasizes planning ahead to prevent problems. Space is limited. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) to register.

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 531
  Tues May 7
  6-8pm
  Free

Raising Confident Competent Children
Children are more likely to be successful if they acquire certain life skills. This seminar assists parents to help their child develop these skills and become confident and competent individuals. Please register by calling 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 534
  Tues May 14
  6-8pm
  Free

Raising Resilient Children
One of the most important tasks of parenting is helping children to learn to manage their emotions. All children experience periods of stress in their lives and need the emotional skills to cope. Join us to discuss ways to support your child in identifying, understanding and expressing their emotions. Register by calling 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

• Location: CPAC
  MFRC 535
  Tues May 21
  6-8pm
  Free