Many parents have a tough time judging how much dental care their kids need. They know they want to prevent cavities, but they don't always know the best way to do so. In this 45-minute workshops, we will be discussing parenting tips and strategies to prevent cavities in your children! About the Author: Shawna Hughes is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Mother Of Two, And Lover Of The Golden Girls. She understands what it’s like to be blindsided with an ADHD/ADD diagnosis and get overwhelmed with a whirlwind of emotions. This is not the life you pictured for your child. Her family ..read more

What causes a  child to show big emotions? Tantrum, difficulty following directions,  hitting objects, and showing aggressive behavior towards themselves or  others? In this workshop, you will be  provided with tools and ways to help your child find alternative ways to  change their behavior in a positive way. Parents of Youth to Teens are welcome! About Your Speakers: B.Sc, MA Counselling, OACCPP Alyson Schafer is a family counselor, TV personality, columnist, spokesperson,  educator, and consultant. She is one of Canada’s most notable parenting  experts. Al ..read more

One of the most common questions new breastfeeding families have is; How do I know my baby is getting enough milk and how do I make enough milk? In this podcast we will discuss: Signs that your baby is getting milk at the breast and that they are getting enough What to do if I don’t think my baby is getting enough milk How to maximize your milk production from the start What to do if you think you aren’t making enough milk for your baby About Your Speaker: Nicole Schwartz, BS, IBCLC, RLC is a licensed and registered International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and holds an ..read more

Latch is the way your baby attaches to your breast during breastfeeding. A good latch is imperative for a pain-free experience for the parent, and for efficient and proper milk removal for your baby. In this workshop we will discuss: Why a good latch is important and some consequences or a poor latch What a good latch should look and feel like (and how to know if is good) Baby-led vs parent-led latching Ways to improve a latch What to do if the latch is not improving with these steps and other things that may be going on About Your Speaker: Nicole Schwartz, BS, IBCLC, RLC is a licensed ..read more

Going through a divorce can feel like you’re stuck in a long, dark, and scary tunnel. Hope can be the light at the end of the tunnel. Join Alyson Schafer and Mary-Anne Popescu as they discuss how you can MOVE FORWARD and find hope after divorce and separation.   What you will learn in this workshop:  - How grief affects the mediation process  - Managing high emotions  - How mediation can be supportive to families throughout the grieving process  - Professional referrals and empathetic design  - Finding new ways to be a family in two homes   About Your Speake ..read more

Power imbalance is a concern we  might feel in our relationship. That our gender or financial  circumstances has impacted our parental right. Join us as we discuss two individual's point of view who have had to  venture in single parenting, co-parenting and finding that balance in  their relationship. If you feel that your right as a parent has been taken away and you  have not had the opportunity to have equal parenting time or unable to  be part of your child decision makings this workshop will help you find  your rights and see others who have struggled ju ..read more

In this workshop we'll talk about assertive parenting and when to say yes and no. Many parents confuse the act of being an assertive parent with aggression. There isn’t anything wrong or aggressive about clear, direct, and honest communication when done appropriately. That's why it is important to know when you're being too agressive in saying "No" and too lenient in saying "YES". Assertiveness is an essential skill that can significantly reduce the amount of conflict in your home. In this workshop, we will be discussing what Assertive Parenting is and when to say YES and NO. About Your Speake ..read more

If you have more than one child, chances are good to excellent that you’ve had to referee sibling fighting and rivalry. The fact is, even the best sibling relationships can have their moments of conflict and friction. In this workshop, our Expert Parent Practitioner will be discussing strategies and shedding light on the insights to achieve sibling harmony.  Once children learn how to work through their differences, this very important family bond can flourish and grow strong. When a good sibling bond is established early, and children are taught how to manage conflict with their brother ..read more

In this workshop, we will be answering, how much sleep does your child actually need. It’s normal for parents to want to make sure that their children, whether babies or young kids, get the sleep that they need. Babies spend the majority of their day sleeping. The normal amount of time that babies sleep depends on their age. About Your Speaker: Lily Horbatiuk is a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Potty Training Consultant and “Oh Crap” Potty Training Specialist. She is the mama behind Lil Baby Sleep with two little one’s herself. She provides customized support to help parents conquer developmental ..read more

With screens virtually everywhere, monitoring a child's  screen time can be challenging. To complicate matters, some screen time  can be educational and support children's social development. So how do  you manage your child's screen time? In this workshop, we will be discussing how to manage screen time and how much screen time is sufficient for your child. About Your Speakers: RECE, Parenting Practitioner, Family Mediator and Child Voice Practitioner Rose Morsh is the founder of InventiveMinds Child, Youth and Family Support Centre a not-for-profit organization, which is licen ..read more