Special Events & Programs

Program Name	Description	Communities	Times	Location
Stay 'n' Play Drop In	Drop in and enjoy and interactive playtime with your child without the distractions of home. To get the most out of the time with your children we suggest getting down to your child’s level and interacting on the floor with them. As a parent, you will discover how to encourage your child through play to develop a love of learning!	Leduc	Tuesdays 9a.m.-12 p.m.	Leduc Parent Link Leduc Alliance Church 5503 Black Gold Drive
		Devon	Tuesdays 9a.m.-12 p.m.	Devon Parent Link Robina Baker Primary School #5 Jasper Court
		Beaumont	Thursdays 9a.m.-12 p.m.	Beaumont Parent Link BCYC - Beaumont Community Youth Centre 5202-50St.
		Calmar	First and third Friday of each month 9a.m.-12 p.m.	Calmar Parent Link 4815-49 St.

Laugh and Learn (registered)	A child and parent interactive program. This structured play program promotes kindergarten readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development in children. Skill development in sharing, turn-taking, cooperation and participating in circle time will be focused on. Activities will also promote fine motor development such as scissor skills.This program is appropriate for children aged 3 to 5 years or who can participate in a structured program with parental support. Call to register: 1-866-979-2386	Beaumont	Thursdays Afternoons	Beaumont Parent Link BCYC - Beaumont Community Youth Centre 5202-50St.
Laugh and Learn (registered)		Devon	Monday Afternoons	Devon Parent Link Robina Baker Primary School #5 Jasper Court

Family Support Programs

Program Name	Description	Communities	Times	Location
Parent Talk (registered)	An opportunity for parents to get together and share their knowledge, experiences, joys and challenges on parenting their children. Call to register: 1-866-979-2386	Thorsby	Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.	Thorsby Parent Link Thorsby Recreation Centre

Baby and Me (registered)	Calling all parents of babies 0 to 12 months old. Join us to meet other parents and to participate in infant focused play experiences. At times, we will have special guests who will present on topics related to the parenting, care and development of an infant. Call to register: 1-866-979-2386	Devon	Second and fourth Fridays of each month 9:30-11a.m.	Devon Parent Link Robina Baker Primary School #5 Jasper Court

Play-based program(registered)	Call 1-866-979-2386 to find out what programs are currently running in New Sarepta	New Sarepta		New Sarepta Community Services Office

Parent Education:

Program Name	Description	Contact

Workshops	Our parent workshop topics vary to meet the needs of parents in the communities. Note: All programs need prior registration	For current workshops, please refer to our newsletter. Contact Leduc Regional Parent Link for more information: 1-866-979-2386

Triple P Positive Parenting Program:

Program Name	Description	Contact

Positive Parenting Seminars for: 0-12 years Teens	A multi-level, parenting and family support strategy that aims to prevent severe behavioural, emotional and developmental problems in children and teens by enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents. *Seminars offered include:* Primary Seminars (0-12 Years) Power of Positive Parenting Raising Confident, Competent Children Raising Resilient Children Teen Seminars Raising Responsible Teenagers Raising Competent Teenagers Getting Teenagers Connected	For current workshops, please refer to our newsletter. Contact Leduc Regional Parent Link for more information: 1-866-979-2386

Positive Parenting Sessions 1:1	This program is designed for parents to meet one-on-one with a Parent and Family Coach to discuss simple, practical strategies on how to tackle a specific developmental issue or behavior problem you are currently facing. Sessions are available by appointment.	To book an appointment, please contact: Tonya at 780-979-2386 or 1-866-979-2386

Positive Parenting Group Groups vary for ages of children	Five in-class sessions and up to three phone consultations. This course is designed to help you customize a parenting plan that is just right for your family while meeting with other parents. Topics include: Promoting children's development Managing misbehavior Planning ahead for potentially difficult situations	For current groups and topics, please refer to our newsletter. Contact Leduc Regional Parent Link for more information: 1-866-979-2386

Ages & Stages Questionnaire - ASQ:

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Ages & Stages Questionnaire - ASQ3

All children should have a developmental check-up every six (6) months.

The ASQ is a parent-completed child monitoring system. This easy-to-use tool helps parents follow and monitor their child’s development.The ASQ contains six (6) questions in the following five (5) developmental areas: