Parent Education Workshops

Supporting children starts with empowering parents. Our Parent Education Workshops are designed to provide practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and a supportive space where caregivers can build confidence and connection. These workshops are especially suited for parents and caregivers of children under 6 years old, focusing on the unique needs and developmental stages of early childhood.

Feel more confident in handling everyday parenting challenges
Develop a deeper understanding of your child’s behaviour and emotions
Walk away with tools you can use immediately at home
Feel supported and validated in your parenting journey
Learn alongside likeminded parents and caregivers

Upcoming Workshops

Dental Health Session – Dental Check Up for Children

July 29, 2026 (Wednesday), 9:30am–12pm
Back by popular demand, Gail Yee, Dental Hygienist, Public Health at Vancouver Coastal Health is back to conduct another dental health and brushing info session. This is tailored to caregivers with young children. This session includes one on one dental screening for children. Limited spots available!

Navigating Child Care
September 16, 2026 (Thursday), 10:30–11:30 am
This workshop is presented by Westcoast Childcare Resource Centre (WCCRC). WCCRC provides information, referrals, training and resources to families, individuals and organizations who are seeking the best child care and early learning.

Nourishing Your Baby – Breastfeeding Guidance
October 7, 2026 (Wednesday), 10:15–11:15 am

Catherine Chow is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Doula with over 11 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the postpartum period.

During this session, we’ll explore:

– How to get breastfeeding off to a good start

– Preventing sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts, and mastitis

– Comfortable feeding positions for both parent and baby

– Which breastfeeding products are truly helpful (and which you may not need)

– Practical tips to make the early postpartum period easier for the whole family

– Interactive Q&A with an experienced lactation consultant

Understanding Big Behaviours: A Parent’s Guide to Sensory Processing

Date TBA, (Wednesday), 10:15am–11:15am

Children communicate through their behaviours, and sometimes big emotions, difficulty with transitions, challenges with attention, or sensory-seeking/avoiding behaviours can be signs that a child’s sensory needs are not being fully supported. In this interactive workshop, pediatric occupational therapist and Clinical Director at VanKids Pediatrics Inc, Leo Tam will introduce sensory processing in a simple and parent-friendly way, helping families understand how children take in and respond to information from their environment.

Parents will learn how sensory processing can impact regulation, play, participation, and everyday routines, as well as practical strategies they can use at home to support their child’s development. The session will also include hands-on demonstrations of sensory tools and activities commonly used in occupational therapy to promote self-regulation, engagement, and successful participation in daily activities.