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February 2020
Post-Natal Group
Join us for a fun day with guest ECE’s, who will be teaching a special way to communicate with your baby - Sign Language! Our Post-Natal group is designed for families with children aged 0 – 6. Light lunch / snacks provided.
Find out more »Parenting Bundle
For the month of February, the Parenting Bundle classes all revolve around the theme of Storytelling, and this week we look at Healing From Bear Moon. Healthy Adult Relationships. Based on traditional Indigenous teachings, our Bundle program helps parents and caregivers assemble their own personal bundle, made up of sacred items, both physical and spiritual, that can assist in child rearing. Families with children aged 0 – 6 are welcome.
Find out more »We Sit Together
Everyone is welcome at our fun and crafty We Sit Together group! What could be better than another chance to make Art with Mark? Remember, all supplies are included, and always non-toxic. Mark makes wonderful art creations - AND soup creations - bring your appetite for his Mystery Soup this week!
Find out more »Parenting Circle
When you’re a single parent, it can be hard to cope. Join us this week to talk strategies, to vent, or to learn more how you can support other single parents in your life. We’ll have some Chinese Macaroni, and a lot of great listeners. Each Parenting Circle is a time for Indigenous parents, grandparents and caregivers to discuss developmental milestones and self-care while children socialize.
Find out more »Soup’s On Saturday
Who's ready for another installment of Art with Mark? Bring your little Leonardo da Vinci’s and join us for painting and crafts. Mark always makes wonderful art creations - AND soup creations. Bring your appetite for his Mystery Soup this week!
Find out more »March 2020
Post-Natal Group
Come for an informative visit with Dave Elder, our friendly Ottawa Public Health Nurse at our Post-Natal group, for caregivers and babies up to 18 months. No question is too big or too small when we’re talking about development, mental health and physical growth together! This week our meal will be refreshing cold pasta salad.
Find out more »Parenting Bundle
Our Parenting Bundle classes focus on traditional teachings and crafts, led by knowledge keepers and elders. We are kicking March off with Water Teachings. Based on traditional Indigenous teachings, our Bundle program helps parents and caregivers assemble their own personal bundle, made up of sacred items, both physical and spiritual, that can assist in child rearing. Families with children aged 0 – 6 are welcome, and a meal and bus tickets are provided!
Find out more »We Sit Together – Sewing With Cindy
Even if you’ve never used a needle or thread, you’ll have a blast sewing a teething blanket with Cindy this week! Instead of We Sit Together’s normal hours at the Early Years House, you’re invited to join in at the Sky Room at Wabano (299 Montreal Rd, Vanier) for this special series. We’ll be serving Goulash for dinner! To register for this special date, contact Cindy Peltier by phone at 613 748-0657 x 214 or by email at cpeltier@wabano.com
Find out more »Parenting Circle
Developing respect and caring for self and others is an important lesson for young children. We’ll be discussing this together while snacking on Tuna Melt sandwiches this week. Each Parenting Circle is a time for Indigenous parents, grandparents and caregivers to discuss developmental milestones and self-care while children socialize.
Find out more »Soup’s On Saturday- Musical Instruments
Calling all little music lovers! We’ll be exploring sounds with Musical Instruments this week at Soup’s On Saturday, and chowing on tasty Spaghetti and Meatballs!
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