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J a s p e r P l a c e C h i l d a n d Fa m i l y Re s o u rc e C e n t re
West Edmonton Pa rent Link
Issue 22
April 2015
Contact us:
Jasper Place Child and
In this issue:
Early Learning
Programs
2-4
Teen Parents
5
Triple P Programs
6
For Parents
6-9
Ongoing Services
10
Map & Details
11
Program calendar
12-14
HEY! Mom, Dad
COME PLAY WITH ME!
Find out how I am doing in these
Communication
Gross Motor
Fine Motor
Problem Solving
Please Do Not Park in the
2 Hour “Patient Parking”
North of our front doors.
Our programs
are offered
at no cost
Unless otherwise indicated
West Edmonton
Parent Link
16811-88 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5R-5Y6
developmental areas…
Personal Social
Parking
Family Resource Centre-
Phone: 780-489-2243
Fax: 780-483-0249
Email:
wendy@jasperplace-cfrc.com
Website:
www.jasperplace-cfrc.com
Mark Your Calendars
Center Closed!
Check Page 4 For Details.
www.jasperplace-cfrc.com
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April 3, 4, 6
May 15,16,18,
No PLC Programs
June 11
Early Learning Programming
Mondays
Program
Dates Times
Location
Grandparent’s Morning Out
10:00 - 11:30 AM
West Edmonton
Are you looking for somewhere to spend special
Parent Link
time with your grandchildren (birth-5yrs)? Come and
Beginning March 30
join us for a play filled morning and an opportunity
Ending June 22
to meet other grandparents.
No program April 6
No need to register, just drop-in!
May 18
Main Site
16811-88 Ave.
Program
Dates Times
Location
New - Spring into Summer!
5 Friday Mornings
West Edmonton
(Weather permitting)
Parent Link
Come have fun with us in the great outdoors.
Be prepared to get wet and messy. Bring spare 10:00 - 11:30 AM
May 22, 29
clothes/towel.
Enter through front (north ) doors, and head out the
(south), back doors to grassy area .
(Not in our daycare playground)
For Parents and their children birth to 5 years
No need to register, just drop-in!
Wiggle Worm Dirt Pudding Recipe
Ingredients:
1 package Oreo cookies, crushed
2 cups cold milk
1small package chocolate instant
pudding mix
8 ounces Cool Whip topping, thawed
1 package gummy worms - 8 cups
Directions:
Put cookies into a sealable bag and close
tightly. Using a rolling pin, roll and crush the
cookies until crumbly. Set aside. Pour the
milk and chocolate instant pudding mix into a
large bowl. Whisk well until all of the
pudding mix is dissolved. Let stand 5
minutes..
Main Site
June 5, 12, and 19
16811-88 Ave.
After Pudding Sets for 5 Minutes:
 Add the Cool Whip and 1/2 of the crushed cookies.
Stir until well blended.
 Place a large spoonful of crushed cookies into the bottoms of the
cups.
 Add the pudding mixture on top of that until the cups are 3/4 full.
 Add 1 large gummy worm so that it is half in the cup and half
hanging out of the cup.
 Spoon in more crushed cookie around the worm to hold them in
place.
 Top with Cool Whip if desired.
 Serve chilled.
You can add more worms in the pudding as desired
Google: RecipeTips.com and search: wiggle worm dirt pudding recipe
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Early Learning Programming
Tuesdays
Program
Dates Times
Location
Rhymes That Bind
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Touchmark at
An oral language program that promotes positive
Beginning April 14
Wedgewood
parent/child interactions. Parents/caregivers enjoy
rhymes, finger plays, songs, and simple movement
games with their infants and toddlers in a supportive
peer group.
* in partnership with Centre for Family Literacy *
Ending June 16
18323 Lessard Road
Directions: Touchmark is the large complex on Lessard Road
across from the Sobey’s. Approach front gate slowly and it will open.
Through the gates turn left, follow the road around to the right to-
Call Kristin at 780-421-7323 to register
wards the next covered entryway. Parking is available on both sides
of the doors.
Stay n Play
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
An interactive playtime for parents/caregivers and
Beginning March 31
their children birth to five years.
Ending June 23
No need to register, just drop-in!
West Edmonton
Parent Link
Main Site
16811-88 Ave.
Baby & You
1:30 - 3:00 PM
This program offers expecting parents and parents
with young infants (not yet moving about) a chance
to get together. Topics such as: pregnancy nutrition,
infant development & safety are presented. It also
West Edmonton
Parent Link
Beginning April 7
Ending June 23
LaPerle Site
#29,9606-180 St.
includes activities such as: crafts, rhymes & songs.
Health for Two is available at this program.
Come out and make this your program!
*This program is unable to accommodate older siblings
No need to register, just drop-in!
Are you expecting a baby?
Health for Two
is a prenatal nutrition program offering pregnant women
information, support, milk coupons, and prenatal vitamins.
call 780-489-2243 to make an appointment to see a Health for Two Provider
Visit www.parentlinkalberta.ca for a
listing of other Parent Link Centres in Edmonton and the rest of Alberta
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Early Learning Programming
Wednesdays
Program
Dates Times
Location
Stay n Play
10:00 – 3:00 PM
West Edmonton
An interactive playtime for parents/caregivers and
Beginning April 1
Parent Link
their children birth to five years.
Ending June 24
Main Site
No need to register, just drop-in!
16811-88 Ave
Thursdays
Program
Dates Times
Location
Infants, Crawlers and Rookie Walkers
10:00 - 11:30 AM
West Edmonton
An interactive playtime for parents/caregivers and their
Beginning April 2
infants (birth to under 2 years).
Ending June 25
This program is unable to accommodate older siblings.
Parent Link
Main Site
No Program June 11
No need to register, just drop-in!
16811-88 Ave.
Is it difficult for you to access our services during the day?
We are open Thursday evenings 6:00-7:30 PM, April 2 - June 25
Drop in, Play in the gym, Complete an Ages and Stages Questionnaire, pick up a
Triple P tip sheet, get Health for Two support, or to talk to Parent Link Staff about other programs or services we can offer you. Closed June 11
Fridays
Program
Dates Times
Location
New - Come Play With Me
3 Fridays
West Edmonton
Are you curious to see how your child is developing?
Choose one of our “ASQ” Fridays to complete an
Ages and Stages ® questionnaire in this fun,
interactive environment! Staff from West Edmonton’s
10:00 - 3:00 AM
Parent Link
March 27
Main Site
ABC Head Start program will be on site for the
April dates.
or
April 10
or
April 17
16811-88 Ave.
For Parents and their children birth to 5 years
No need to register, just drop-in!
Saturdays
Program
Dates Times
Location
Stay n Play
An interactive playtime for parents/caregivers and
10:00 - 11:30 AM
West Edmonton
Beginning April 11
Parent Link
Ending June 20
Main Site
No program April 4 or
May 16
16811-88 Ave
their children birth to five years.
No need to register, just drop-in!
This program is Great for Dads!
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Rainy
Saturdays
(Tune: “Bingo”)
There was a day when we got wet
and rainy was the weather.
R-A-I-N-Y R-A-I-N-Y R-A-I-N-Y R-A-I-N-Y
and rainy was the weather.
Support for Pregnant & Parenting Teens
Program
Are
Dates 20
andyrs.)
Times
Location
you a young person (under
who is pregnant
or parenting?
10:00-11:00
West Edmonton Parent Link
The TALKS
Program is forMain
you!
Site
Beginning September 19
Teen Parents Achieving
Life-long Knowledge and
Success
8755-170
Street
Ending December 14
Information, support and resources around;
-
Finances
-Addictions
Transportation
-Housing
Pregnancy
Labour and delivery
Parenting (Aboriginal Traditional Teen Parenting Program)
Education
Advocating and empowering families involved with children's services
Please call the TALKS program Family Support worker Tammy Downes at:
780-489-2243 ext. 234
It is Spring Time
(Tune: “Are you Sleeping?”)
It is spring time. It is spring time. Winter’s gone! Winter’s gone!
Soon it will be summer. Soon it will be summer. It won’t be long. It won’t be long.
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Triple P Positive Parenting Programs
West Edmonton Parent Link
is excited to offer parents this evidence based parenting program!
Triple P can be experienced in four different ways.
1. Looking for Positive Parenting Information?
Attend one, two or all three of these one hour seminars:

The Power of Positive Parenting

Raising Confident, Competent Children

Raising Resilient Children
2. Looking for Parenting Strategies?
Triple P Individual Sessions:
Four one on one sessions with a Parent Link staff accredited in
Triple P. Gives parents the opportunity to work through and find
strategies for specific parenting issues.
3. Looking for Parenting Tips?
Triple P offers tip sheets with information on a wide range of childhood
behaviours that concern parents such as: bedtime routines, sibling rivalry
and aggression. Or join one of our New Discussion Groups!
4. Looking for Something More?
Triple P offers parenting groups. These groups provide the
opportunity to explore parenting through observation, discussion,
feedback, and practice in a group setting.
www.triplep-staypositive.net
For more information, or to make an appointment, call 780-489-2243
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For Parents and Caregivers
Program
Dates Times
Location
Triple P Group
2 Saturdays
West Edmonton
This 2 session workshop offers suggestions and ideas 1:00-5:00 PM
on positive parenting to help you promote your
Saturday April 18
child’s development, in an aim to make
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parenting easier. Parents will leave these 2 group
sessions with a customized parenting plan
followed by four weeks of one to one support.
Parent Link
Main Site
16811- 8 Ave
Call 780-489-2243 ext. 244 to register
Emotion Coaching
Tuesday April 28
City West Child Care &
When it comes to the up-and-down world of
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Community Support
emotions, your children naturally take their cues from
Society
you. This workshop looks at 4 different parenting
styles and ways we can support young children to
understand and express their emotions.
9915 - 148 Street
Limited child care available
Call 780-451-5691 to register
Parent Connect
Thursday Evenings
West Edmonton
Are you looking to connect with other parents?
5:30-7:30 PM
Parent Link
March 26
Main Site
Join us for dinner and facilitated conversations about
common experiences parents have in raising young
April 30
children.
May 28
Limited Child Care available.
16811- 88 Ave
Call 780-489-2243 to register
June 25
NEW! You Just Don’t Get It!
Saturday May 2
West Edmonton
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Parent Link
This is an introductory communication and conflict
resolution workshop for parents
and teens.
Main Site
Learn to appropriately express yourselves and
become better listeners. Identify your conflict styles.
Please note—There is a
Develop a step by step plan for resolving conflict and
charge for this workshop
solving problems
In partnership with Catholic Social Services
A light lunch will be
Call 780-471-1122 to register & more info.
provided.
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16811- 88 Ave
For Parents and Caregivers
Program
Dates Times
Location
Little Warriors is a national, charitable organization
Register Online at - West Edmonton
based in Canada committed to the awareness,
littlewarriors.ca
prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.
for one of the
A workshop called Prevent It! that educates adults on
how to take action to stop child sexual abuse.
workshops
West Edmonton
Parent Link is hosting the following workshops
Parent Link
Tuesday March 24 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
is hosting
Parent Link
Main Site
16811-88 Ave
Friday April 17 - 9:00 AM - Noon
Thursday May 21 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday June 5 - 9:00 AM - Noon
Saturday June 13 - 9:00 AM - Noon
Thursday June 25 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Infant Massage
Choose either
West Edmonton
Learn about the benefits of infant massage! New
Saturday June 6
techniques that will soothe your baby’s
10:00 - Noon
indigestion, colic, teething pain etc. We will also go
Or
through safe and fun stretching exercises to help
promote your baby’s joint strength. For infants birth to Saturday June 13
10:00 - Noon
6 months and their caregivers.
Only you will be massaging your baby.
Call 780-489-2243 to register
Parent Link
Goodbye Mealtime Struggles
Thursday Evening
West Edmonton
5:45 - 8:00 PM
Parent Link
For families who are having difficulty feeding their
children at mealtimes. This workshop will provide you
with ideas to help with your child’s
eating. Facilitated by an occupational therapist.
April 2
LaPerle Site
#29, 9606-180 St.
Main Site
*In partnership with Alberta Health Services *
Limited Child Care available.
16811-88 Ave
Call 780-489-2243 to register
Goodbye Bedtime Battles
Thursday Evening
West Edmonton
For families who are having difficulty getting their
children to bed. This workshop will provide you with
strategies to help your children to sleep. Facilitated
by an Occupational Therapist .
5:45 - 8:00 PM
Parent Link
May 7
Main Site
*In partnership with Alberta Health Services *
Limited Child Care available.
16811 - 88 Ave
Call 780-489-2243 to register
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When Good Stress Goes Bad
Stress is a part of living that we all experience in varying degrees on a daily basis.
Stress is a normal part of living and while it is usually advantageous, chronic stress can have longterm effects on our mental and physical well-being.
Positive stress motivates us when we are preparing for a complex task or it helps
us to prepare for a sporting event. This stress assists in dealing with adversity and builds
resilience.
Tolerable stress is the result of a serious occurrence such as the death of a
significant other, or being involved in a car accident. This stress can usually be dealt
with through the support of friends, family and the outside community.
Toxic Stress is relentless, ongoing and unpredictable. This kind of stress can
be detrimental to children as it is often a consequence of neglect, abuse or extreme deprivation. This is never good for children because they cannot predict if or when something
bad will happen, and cannot control stopping a toxic stressor. Long periods of toxic stress can lead
to constant release of stress hormones in children. Our neural circuits that help us deal with stress
are flexible and adaptable prior to birth and in early childhood. As our experiences affect how these
circuits turn on and off, toxic stress has the potential to make our neural circuits and hormone systems over or under-react to stress throughout our lifetime.
Research indicates that over time chronic stress can lead to a variety of disorders including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndromes such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory conditions such as asthma and arthritis. Toxic stress also has the potential to affect
brain design which can lead to learning delays, depression, addictions, anxiety disorders and problems with memory recall and mood. There are reported occurrences of toxic stress leading to the
development of a smaller brain.
Fortunately toxic stress can be managed when proper support is put into place at home and in the
community. This kind of support is the most important variable in determining the overall quality of
child development. The only time stress becomes toxic is when no supports are in place. Examples
of this support at home are parents and caregivers, and in the community with safe schools and
public areas to foster the development of children and parents.
For further information, please refer to “apple” magazine, special reprint edition
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A l o n g w i t h r e g u l a r p r o g r a m m i n g We s t E d m o n t o n P a r e n t
Link also offers Families a range of ongoing ser vices
Jasper Plac e C hild and Family Resourc e Centre We s t E d m o n t o n Pa r e n t L i n k
also offers families a range of ongoing services
We c a n Fo o d B a s ke t
Are you interested in how your
child is developing?
The Ages and Stages Questionnaire is a parent
completed checklist. This easy to use tool helps
parents follow and monitor their child’s development.

For children 1 month to 5 1/2 years of age.
A city wide food buying cooperative.
Members can buy fresh meat and produce
at a savings of 20% or more off the regular
grocery prices. Pick your groceries up right
here at West Edmonton Parent Link.
(A Full order is $25.00 with a membership fee of $5.00)
B r e a d D ay
Donated bread from Bon Ton
Bakery and Cob’s Bakery can be
picked up in our main lobby
Mondays & Tuesdays.
Clothing Exchange
Families are welcome to help themselves
to gently used clothing. Donate clothing
that no longer fits your children to the
exchange. Clothes will be on display in
the lobby June 16-20, 2014
(sizes newborn to 6 years)
Car seat installation support
Have questions about safely using your child’s car seat?
Make an appointment with one of our trained car seat
technicians to ensure that your seat is installed correctly.
Weather permitting.
Call 780-489-2243 for more information on any of these services
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Parking and parking passes
When attending programs during day time hours here at our main site, it is necessary to obtain a parking
pass. The pass must be displayed on the front dash of your vehicle.
To park in areas other than those marked with the arrows, (see map) you do run the risk of getting a
parking ticket.
If you will be attending an ongoing Parent Link program you will be given a pass that will last the duration of the program.
Bussing– the #113 bus stops on 88 Ave and 168 St.
We are located in the main Floor of the Cabrini Centre which is a tower behind the Misericordia Hospital
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Sunday
5
12
19
26
April 2015
Thursday
2
Wednesday
1
Tuesday
March 31
Monday
March 30
3
Friday
4
Saturday
Stay n Play
Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
Good Friday
Is Cancelled!
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
Centre Closed
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Morning Out
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
Grandparent's
10:00 - 11:30
Goodbye Mealtime Struggles
7
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
8
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
9
ASQ Fair
Come Play With Me
10
10:00—11:30
Stay n Play
11
5:45 - 8:00
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
18
10 :00 - 3:00
17
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
16
6
Easter Monday
15
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
14
Centre Closed
13
Stay n Play
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
10 :00 - 3:00
Little Warriors
9:00 - Noon
23
Stay n Play
25
22
Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
30
24
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
10:00—11:30
29
Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
Parent Connect 5:30—7:30
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
10:00—11:30
Come Play With Me
21
ASQ Fair
Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
20
RTB Touchmark
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
10:00 - 11:00
RTB Touchmark
Morning Out
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Grandparent's
10:00 - 11:30
Grandparent's
10:00 - 11:00
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
Morning Out
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
10:00 - 11:30
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Grandparent's
Morning Out
10:00 - 11:30
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RTB Touchmark
10:00 - 11:00
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
Emotion Coaching 6-8PM
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Sunday
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
Tuesday
May 2015
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2 Stay n Play
10:00—11:30
7
Stay n Play
Monday
1
6
Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
You Just Don’t Get It
10:00AM-4:00PM
5
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
10:00—11:30
9
RTB Touchmark
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
8
Grandparent's
10:00 - 11:00
23
16
Morning Out
22
15
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
14
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
13
Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
10:00 - 11:30
12
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Goodbye Bedtime Battles
RTB Touchmark
21
No Stay n Play
Closed
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
Grandparent's
10:00 - 11:00
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
Morning Out
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
20
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
19
Stay n Play
Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
10:00—11:30
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
26
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
27
Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
28
10:00—11:30
Stay n Play
Little Warriors - 9:00 AM - Noon
10:00 - 11:00
RTB Touchmark
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
10:00 - 11:30
Closed
RTB Touchmark
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
30
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
10:00 - 11:00
29
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Grandparent's
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
for Victoria Day
Morning Out
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
10:00 - 11:30
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
Parent Connect 5:30—7:30
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Sunday
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
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June 2015
3
Thursday
2
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00 Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
Wednesday
RTB Touchmark
Tuesday
10:00 - 11:00
Monday
Grandparent's
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
4
Morning Out
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
10:00 - 11:30
10
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
9
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00 Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
RTB Touchmark
11
Grandparent's
5
12
Friday
6
Saturday
Stay n Play
10:00—11:30
13
Stay n Play
10:00—11:30
10:00 - 11:00
27
10:00—11:30
Stay n Play
20
9:00 AM - Noon
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
Morning Out
19
Little Warriors
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
17
26
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
10:00 - 11:30
16
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00 Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
RTB Touchmark (Last
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Grandparent's
Session) 10:00 - 11:00
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
Morning Out
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
24
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
23
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00 Infants , Crawlers and Rookie
25
Stay n Play 10: 00- 3:00
Little Warriors 6PM - 9:00 PM
Parent Connect 5:30—7:30
Eve Stay n Play 6: 00- 7:30
Walkers - 10:00 - 11:30
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
Baby n You 1:30 - 3:00
10:00 - 11:30
Grandparent's
Morning Out
10:00 - 11:30
30
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