Parent Education
- Get Ready for Baby - Prenatal Classes
- Group Teen Triple P
- How to Talk so Kids will Listen - How to Listen so Kids will Talk
- Infant and Toddler CPR and Safety
- Kids Have Stress Too!
- Parent Education and Support Committee
- Pregnancy and Labour Companion Program
- Triple P - Consultations
Get Ready for Baby - Prenatal Classes
Your new baby will be here soon—get ready with the MFRC childbirth preparation series! Our new class is based on the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices. Our qualified facilitators will cover topics including comfort measures for childbirth, learning about breastfeeding and caring for your newborn. Cost covers entire series for the mother and her partner. If your partner is deployed, the MFRC Pregnancy and Labour Companion volunteers can assist you. Register by October 11 by calling 250-363-2640.
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Location: CPAC
MFRC 511
Wednesday October 20-November 24
6:30-8:30pm
$80 per couple
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 October 1 by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
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Location: CPAC
MFRC 530
Thursday October 14-November 25
6:30-8pm
Free
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen – How to Listen So Kids Will Talk
Are you tired of yelling at and pleading with your child? This longstanding, successful workshop helps you with the hardest job you have: being a parent. Discover effective ways to connect with your child. This session explores helping children deal with feelings, engaging cooperation, and alternatives to punishment. Find out how to listen and understand your child’s concerns and how to help your entire family cooperate at home. Bring your lunch, beverage provided.
Put your name down on an interest list for the next session by calling 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
Infant and Toddler CPR and Safety
What would you do in an emergency? Learn about safety, first response and CPR from a qualified CPR instructor and a registered nurse. This workshop will be of interest to new and expectant parents and anyone who cares for infants and toddlers. Register by December 3 by calling 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
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Location: CPAC
MFRC 512
Wednesday December 8
6:30-8:30pm
$10 per participant
Kids Have Stress Too!
Kids Have Stress Too! ™ is an amazing program created by the Psychology Foundation of Canada to help parents and caregivers learn kid-friendly strategies for managing stress. Raise your arms for the “Cloud Push” and stretch your imagination to ask “What if…” as you join in on this interactive workshop.
Put your name down on an interest list for the next session by calling 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
Parent Education and Support Committee
Are you a community-minded parent who wants to see more resources for parents in the military community? Your ideas are important to the MFRC! This is your chance to make a difference in your community. Call the MFRC at 250–363–2640 to find out more about this committee or to give input into important issues.
Pregnancy and Labour Companion Program
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.
Triple P - One on One Positive Parenting Consultation
The MFRC offers one-on-one Triple P Consultations which will assist you with strategies and techniques to use in your home for toddlers to 15 years olds to promote positive parenting. For more information, please call your MFRC at 250–363–2640 (toll free 800–353–3329).
