Parenting
The MFRC offers a wide range of groups and workshops to support parents and their children:
- 123 Rhyme with Me
- Emergency Child Care Plan
- Get Ready for Baby
- Group Teen Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
- Infant and Toddler CPR and Safety
- Kids Have Stress Too!
- Parent Education and Support Committee
- Parent Support Circle for Military Families
- Pregnancy and Labour Companion
- Rainbows
- Sharing Time for Parent, Babies and Toddlers
- Triple P - One on One Positive Parenting Consultation
123 Rhyme with Me
For parents and their babies/toddlers
Have fun with music! You and your child will listen to a Certified Music Therapist and have a chance to make your own music with a variety of instruments. Register by January 21. Call 250–363–2640 (toll free 1–800–353–3329).
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Location: CPAC
M201
Thursdays
January 28 – April 1
9:30 – 10:15 am
Free
Parent-Child Mother Goose Program
Mother Goose is an opportunity for Moms, Dads and babies (up to 18 months) to sing songs, learn rhymes and share a snack in this popular, established national program. Register by October 13. Call 250–363–2640 (toll free 1–800–353–3329).
- Location: Lampson
Mondays
October 19 – December 7
10 – 11 am
Free
Emergency Child Care Plan
Is your Emergency Child Care Plan ready? The MFRC can help you create your personalized plan. Get started today by taking a look at our easy-to-complete templates.
Get Ready for Baby
Your new baby will be here soon—get ready with the MFRC childbirth preparation series! Practice comfort measures for childbirth and learn about breastfeeding and caring for your newborn from our qualified guest speakers. 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 April 7. Call 250–363–2640 (toll free 1–800–353–3329).
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Location: CPAC
M411
Wednesdays
April 14 – May 5
6 – 8:30 pm
$40
Group Teen Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
The MFRC is pleased to offer the Triple P Parenting community initiative. 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 April 9. Call 250–363–2640 (toll free 1–800–353–3329).
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Location: CPAC
Thursdays
April 22 – May 27
6:30 – 8 pm
Free
Infant and Toddler CPR and Safety
What will 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 May 5. Call 250–363–2640 (toll free 1–800–353–3329).
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Location: CPAC
M412
Wednesday May 12
6:30 – 8:30 pm
$10
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. Please register by February 1. Call 250–363–2640 (toll free 1–800–353–3329).
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Location: CPAC
Monday February 8
6 – 8 pm
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.
Parent Support Circle for Military Families
This free and confidential group gives parents from military families the opportunity to share feelings, concerns, ideas and resources. The support circle is a place where parents can receive support regarding their role as parents and an understanding of how to manage the challenges that come with parenting in the military lifestyle.
This support circle is done in partnership with the Parent Support Services Society of British Columbia.
Please note that this is not a drop-in group. Please contact 250-363-2640 to see if the support circle is right for you. Childcare is available at no cost to parents.
- Location: Esquimalt United Church (500 Admirals Road, Esquimalt)
Mondays
Ongoing
10 – 11:30 am
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.
Rainbows Program
Rainbows is a peer support program for children who have suffered a significant loss in their life by death, divorce, separation or any other painful transitions such as moving or long deployments. We’ll celebrate your child’s participation with a “Celebrate Me” event on March 29. Please note that parents must attend an orientation session. Cost of $10 covers nutritional breaks. Please register by January 8. Call 250–363–2640 (toll free 1–800–353–3329).
For more information, visit the Rainbows website.
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Orientation Session
Location: CPAC
Monday January 18
6 – 7 pm -
Regular Sessions
Location: CPAC
Mondays
January 25 – March 29 (No session March 16)
4:30 – 5:30 pm
$10
Sharing Time for Parent, Babies and Toddlers
This is your chance to meet other parents living the military lifestyle, share ideas and enjoy spending time with your child. If you’re looking for a weekly group that is relaxed and fun, where you decide the topic each week - this group is for you! Special outings may be arranged. Call 250–363–2640 (toll free 1–800–353–3329).
- Location: Lampson
Mondays
9:30 – 11 am
Ongoing
Free
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).
