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Parenting Education in the Peterborough Area
Parenting Education in the Peterborough Area
Community Agency Directory
A Community Guide
Winter & Spring, 2015
Canadian Hearing Society
Four Counties Family Mediation
Peterborough County-City Health Unit
Peterborough Regional Office
315 Reid Street
Peterborough, ON K9J 3R2
Ph:
705-743-1573
TTY:
1-888-697-3623
Fax:
705-741-0708
E-mail: mshuwera@chs.ca
Web:
www.chs.ca/offices/peterborough/
index.html
349A George St N, Ste 205
Peterborough, ON K9H 3P9
Ph:
888-605-1393 or
705-760-9603
E-mail: info@familycourtmediation.com
Web:
www.familycourtmediation.com
10 Hospital Drive
Peterborough, ON K9J 8M1
Ph:
705-743-1000
Fax:
705-743-2897
E-mail: info@pcchu.ca
Web:
www.pcchu.ca
Community Action Program for Children &
Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program
Peterborough Family Resource Centre/
Ontario Early Years Centre
Agency: Lovesick Lake Native Women’s Association
705-652-8787
Date & Time: Various dates and time, call for more information
Location: 12 Albert Street, Lakefield
Down Syndrome Association
of Peterborough
Kinark Child & Family Services
380 Armour Road, Suite 275
Peterborough, ON K9H 7L7
Ph:
705-742-3803
Fax:
705-743-4144
E-mail: bev.hafeli@kinark.on.ca
Web:
www.kinark.on.ca
Five Counties Children’s Centre
872 Dutton Road
Peterborough, ON K9H 7G1
Ph:
705-748-2221
Fax:
705-748-3526
E-Mail: info@fivecounties.on.ca
Web:
www.fivecounties.on.ca
Lovesick Lake Native Women’s
Association
12 Albert Street PO Box 1296
Lakefield, Ontario K0L 2H0
Ph:
705-652-8787
Fax:
705-652-3939
E-mail: admin@llnwa.com
Web:
www.llnwa.com
Peterborough Public Library
345 Aylmer Street North
Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7
Ph:
705-745-5382
Fax:
705-745-8958
Web:
www.peterborough.library.on.ca
www.peterboroughhealthyfamilies.ca
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network
Ph:
E-mail:
Web:
Learning Disabilities Association
of Peterborough
159 King Street, Unit #204,
Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8
Ph:
705-748-9455
Fax:
705-748-9455
E-mail: administration@ldaptbo.com
Web:
www.ldaptbo.com
Ph:
705-748-9144
Fax:
705-748-9177
E-mail: administrator@pfrc.ca
Web:
www.pfrc.ca
 Antrim Family Hub
201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
 Otonabee Valley Family Hub
Otonabee Valley Public School,
580 River Road South, Peterborough
(use main school entrance)
 St. John Family Hub
St. John Elementary School
746 Park Street South, Peterborough
(use south side school entrance)
 Lakefield Family Hub
Lakefield Intermediate School
71 Bridge St, Lakefield
 Norwood Family Hub
Norwood District High School
44 Elm St, Norwood
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Network
This is a support group for parents that have lost a baby through
miscarriage, medical termination, stillbirth and early life death.
Call 1-905-472-1807 or 1-888-301-7276 or e-mail
info@pailnetwork.ca for further information or for one on one telephone support.
Agency: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network
1-905-472-1807
Date:
2nd Wednesday of each month
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Prenatal Health Fair
For information you can trust so you can make informed choices on
what's best for you and your little one, plan to attend this free and
informative event. Explore displays, watch demonstrations and talk
with the experts on a wide variety of pre and postnatal topics. If
you're a dad-to-be, you won't want to miss the Empathy Belly and
Fathering displays. Discover what's available in the Peterborough
area to help you on your journey to becoming a parent.
Courses in this flyer are offered by a variety of agencies
and services across our community. If you have any
questions about one of these courses or groups, please
call the number listed for the agency. Inclusion of a group
or program in this flyer does not imply endorsement by
the Peterborough Parent Education Guide Committee or
the Peterborough Family Resource Centre. Every effort
is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this flyer,
however we cannot be responsible for errors or omissions.
1-905-472-1807/1-888-301-7276
info@pailnetwork.ca
www.pailnetwork.ca
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A series of six prenatal classes, (taught by a Public Health Nurse)
prepare young parents and their support persons for childbirth, care
of their newborn and breastfeeding. Classes are free and include
light refreshments, assistance with transportation and a tour of the
labour and delivery floor at the hospital. Young pregnant moms
can attend on their own, or are welcome to bring a support person,
such as their partner, parent or a friend. Please call the Health Unit
to register.
Agency: Peterborough County-City Health Unit
705-743-1000
Dates: Winter: Wednesday, February 4 – March 11, 2015
Spring: Tuesday, May 5 – June 9, 2015
Time:
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Peterborough County-City Health Unit
The Parenting Partnership Program
This is a free, comprehensive prenatal and parenting program that
starts during pregnancy with prenatal classes and continues after
the birth of your child. The prenatal series is once a week for seven
weeks. We break for two months while the babies are being born
and reconvene one time afterwards focusing on life with your newborn. It is staffed by a health care practitioner and a parent educator. We are currently looking for families who are having their babies in July or August, 2015. Call to register.
PRENATAL
65 Brock Street
Peterborough, ON K9H 2P2
Ph:
705-749-6695
Fax:
705-749-5864
Breastfeeding Support Drop-in
E-mail: info@downsyndromepeterborough.ca
Web:
www.downsyndromepeterborough.ca Ph:
705-740-6188
Web:
www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca
Courses offered include Pre-natal Classes, Baby Care,
Breastfeeding, Nobody’s Perfect, Making Baby Food,
Developmental Milestones, Collective Kitchen, and Traditional
Aboriginal Teachings.
Prenatal Classes for Young Parents
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date : Wednesdays, April 15 to May 27, 2015
Time:
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Please call 705-748-9144 for registration details.
Agency: Peterborough County-City Health Unit 705-743-1000
Date:
Monday, February 23rd, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn, 150 George St. N, Peterborough
Index
Prenatal
Infant
Toddler/Preschool
Story/Craft Programs
Parenting
School-Age
Teen
Information/Support Groups
Agency Directory
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Welcome to the Workshops, Courses and Groups flyer
for Winter + Spring, 2015. This flyer will help you learn
new skills to meet the everyday challenges that families face today. These courses are offered by many
publicly funded/not-for-profit services and agencies
in our community and are free of charge unless there
is a fee mentioned. Each listing has information
about times and locations, and a telephone number
to call for further information.
For current updates visit our website at www.pfrc.ca
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PRENATAL
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Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Come and learn the basic how-to’s of breastfeeding while you
are still pregnant. Partners welcome. Call to register. At this
2 hours class, we talk about:
*Why breastfeed
*How to breastfeed
*Answers to your questions and concerns
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre
705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, February 19, April 16, June 18, 2015
Time:
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Prenatal Classes
This series of five 2-hour classes will prepare you for
birth, caring for your baby, and becoming a parent. You'll gain
confidence as you explore up-to-date information, practice new skills,
and connect with other expectant parents in a fun and interactive way.
The book Healthy Beginnings, refreshments, and parking for a hospital
tour are included. Classes are led by Public Health Nurses. To reserve
your place in classes that start in the 3rd trimester, please register as
soon as you know you are pregnant.
Agency: Peterborough County-City Health Unit
Date:
Classes are ongoing-call 705-743-1000 to register
Location: Peterborough County-City Health Unit, 10 Hospital Dr.
Cost:
$50.00 per series. Subsidies are available
Breastfeeding Support Drop-in
INFANT / TODDLER
The Gentle Art of Infant Massage
This course, developed by the International Association of Infant Massage® will give you the tools and information you need to communicate with your baby through loving touch. Please bring a waterproof
mat or pad, a soft blanket or towel, and your baby! Oil and handouts
will be provided. This program is designed for infants aged 1 to 8
months old. Call to register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Mondays, Jan 19 to Feb 9, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd S. Ptbo
Date:
Thursdays, February 19 to March 12, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Date:
Tuesdays, April 7 to 28, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Norwood Family Hub, 44 Elm St. Norwood
Date:
Tuesdays, May 26 to June 16, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park St. S., Peterborough
You & Your Baby
Are you wondering what to expect from your baby from birth to 1
year? This is a six week group for parents and babies. Get together
with other parents to talk about your experiences. Play with your
child, learn songs and rhymes and have fun together. We will have a
discussion each week that focuses on healthy development. Call to
register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Tuesdays, April 7 to May 12, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lakefield Family Hub, 71 Bridge St. Lakefield
Do you have a child from birth to 2 years old and need
information on child health and development? Would you like breastfeeding information and support? Come join us:
 Meet one-on-one with a Community Health Nurse and get
information and support on healthy child development.
 Breastfeeding support and information from a Community
Health Nurse and /or Lactation Consultant.
 Referral to resources and supports
No appointment needed.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Every Thursday
Time:
10:00 - 12:00 noon / 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Feeding Your Baby
This workshop is led by a Public Health Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian from the Peterborough County-City Health Unit. Learn about
newly released recommendations from Health Canada on starting
solid foods. Find out how easy it is to make your own baby food.
Call to register
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Monday, March 9, 2015
Time:
10:30 a.m. to noon
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Date:
Monday, June 8, 2015
Time:
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Bouncin’ Babies
Bouncin’ Babies is for children 6 to 23 months old and their
caregivers. Treat yourself and your baby to a special one-on-one time
of bonding. Have fun sharing lap games, songs, and rhymes that will
stimulate your baby's intellectual development. Registration is
required and space is limited.
Winter registration begins: Wednesday, January 7.
Spring registration begins: Wednesday, April 1.
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x 2381
Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 to February 25, 2015 (winter
session)
Dates: Wednesdays, April 15 to May 27, 2015 (spring session)
Time:
10:45-11:15 am (class one) and 2:00-2:30 pm (class two)
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library,
345 Aylmer St. N.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Caregiver
Support Group
Call FASD Peterborough at 705-876-9245 ext. 226
for more information. Child care is provided.
Date:
Ongoing-last Monday of each month,
September to June (no meeting in December)
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Five Counties Children’s Centre, Peterborough
Family Law Information Centre
Free Seminars for Separating Couples
Free seminars are offered several times a month at the Family courts in
Peterborough, Lindsay, and Cobourg. Learn about the legal and court
process, how mediation can help reduce conflict, and other ways to
reach agreements. These seminars are mandatory for couples involved in a court process. Certificates of attendance are provided to all
participants.
Agency: Four Counties Family Mediation 705-760-9603
Pre-registration is required.
Please call for seminar dates and times and to register.
Visit the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) to get free information
Down Syndrome: Sharing & Play Group for
to help you with your separation, divorce, or child custody and access agreements. FLICS are located in each of the family courts in Parents & Preschoolers
Peterborough, Lindsay, and Cobourg. For more information visit our
This sharing and play group gives parents of children with Down
website at www.familycourtmediation.com
Syndrome and their siblings a chance to meet other parents, meet
Agency: Four Counties Family Mediation
children of similar ages to their own, discuss issues related to their
child's development, and share photos and stories.
Location: Superior Court of Justice,
470 Water Street, Ptbo.
Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough
Please visit or call 705-876-6915
705-749-6695
Date:
Ongoing-second Tuesday of each month
Canadian Hearing Society Services
Time:
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Location:
Down Syndrome office at 65 Brock St, Peterborough
The Canadian Hearing Society offers counseling for parents of children who have hearing loss, and children who have hearing loss, as
well as advocacy, outreach, consultation, sensitivity training, and
informational in-services for school boards or other agencies which
provide services to children.
Nobody’s Perfect One-on-One and Groups by request, for
Deaf parents, and parents of children 0 – 5.
Agency: The Canadian Hearing Society
705-743-1573 ext 44,
mshuwera@chs.ca
Please contact Maria Shuwera for more information.
Choose to be Smoke Free
The Peterborough County City Health Unit is providing smoking cessation groups to pregnant and recently pregnant women who are smokers
or who have recently quit. Free transportation, free childcare, and a
$20 gift card will be provided for each session.
Agency: Peterborough County City Health Unit
Date:
Wednesdays, February 25th to April 15th, 2015
Time:
Call the PCCHU at
705-743-1000 ext 394 for more information.
Peterborough Healthy Families www.peterboroughhealthyfamilies.ca
1-800-386-6561
Peterborough Healthy Families is a joint initiative of Kinark Child and Family Services and the Peterborough
Public Library, and includes the Healthy Families Collection and Healthy Families Presentations.
The Healthy Families Collection consists of books and audiovisual materials on parenting as well as child/
youth physical, mental and emotional health, and is located in the Children's Department of the Peterborough
Public Library, Main Branch.
A number of free Healthy Families presentations are offered throughout the year on a range of topics, and
are open to everyone.
Visit our website (http://www.peterborough.library.on.ca/Library_Collections/
Healthy_Families_Collection.htm) for a listing of popular parenting topics that link directly to the Library's
catalogue as well as for information on upcoming presentations.
For more information, please call 1-800-386-6561
INFORMATION & SUPPORT GROUPS
La Leche (pronounced ‘lay-chay’) is Spanish for ‘the milk’. La Leche
League is the gold standard in mom to mom breastfeeding support. LLL through informal, guided discussions gives you the face to
face support you are looking for. Come meet other breastfeeding
moms and babies and share your experiences with breastfeeding
and parenting. Partners are welcome. No meetings in July or August,
however, phone help is always available.
Agency: La Leche League 705-740-6188
Date:
2nd Thursday of each month
Time:
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Free Dinner)
Date:
4th Thursday of each month
Time:
10:00 a.m. - noon (snacks welcome)
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Well Baby and Breastfeeding Clinic
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PALS - Family Literacy Program
Next Step: High School (NSHS) Program
A four-session family literacy program for parents and their kindergarten aged children. This fun, activity-based program helps parents help their children with language & literacy development. Each
session includes a light meal and/or snacks and a take-home bag
with activities & supplies. Priority will be given to children who
attend the host school.
This program assists students in Grades 7 and 8 to develop and improve
learning strategies and skills to support academic achievement. Students
develop academic strategies and skills in preparation for high school with
one-to-one tutoring to address individual needs. Program Highlights:
Homework Completion Strategies, Time Management, Organization and
Study Skills, Use of Assistive Technology and Handheld Devices, and
Self-Advocacy Skills.
An interactive course for parents to attend with their children ages 5-15
months. Parents will learn a variety of signs through a weekly sign and
song circle. Information on the benefits of signing and tips for success
will be discussed. Call to register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, January 15 to February 12, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough
Date:
Mondays, . March 23 to May 4, 2015(closed Apr 6)
Time:
1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo.
Date:
Tuesdays, April 7 to May 12, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park St. S, Peterborough
Technology for Learning Development (TFLD)
Program
This is a year round, one-to-one tutoring program utilizing Assistive
Technology for students JK to Grade 8. Program is individualized
to a student’s needs with a focus on reading, writing and math,
assistive technology training and use of handheld devices as a
study tool, study skills and learning strategies. Program HighPower to Achieve: A Program for Parents and
lights: Literacy and/or Numeracy Skills, Keyboarding, Assistive
Technology Training and use of Hand Held Devices, and SelfCaregivers
Advocacy Skills
A 4-week program whose goals are to facilitate awareness and unDate:
Year Round
derstanding of:
Time:
After School and summer programming
 what LDs and ADHD are, how they manifest themselves, and how to
Contact Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough
work with the school/teacher
705-748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com
 what an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is and what is the assessment process
SoAR: Some Assembly Required

advocating for your child in the school system and teaching your
“Preparation for the changes and choices to be made in high
child to be their own advocate
school.” SoAR is a program for students in grades 7, 8 and 9,
 you and your child’s rights and responsibilities
which encourages self-awareness, how to express ideas and follow
directions, and becoming a self-advocate in the learning process and  parenting skills and techniques that can increase your child’s selfesteem and strengthen social skills
decision-making. SoAR provides each student instruction and an
opportunity for discussion with peers. Each student will receive the  skills for academic success plus a toolkit of materials and resources
is provided.
SoAR: Some Assembly Required workbook series to enhance and

reinforce learning.
Date/Time: Contact the LDAP for next scheduled program
Date:
Contact the LDAP for next scheduled program
Contact: Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough
Time:
After school or summer camp
705-748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com
Contact: Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough
705-748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com
Peaceful Families Group
This is a group experience for parents and their babies up to 1 year
of age focusing on the pleasure and power of using interactive
rhymes, songs and stories through the oral tradition. Parents gain
confidence as they help their babies learn language and communication skills in this program. Call to register.
Mothers in Mind Group
This group is for women and their children (ages 4 to 16) who have
This is a group for mothers (and their children from birth to 4 years) who
witnessed or experienced violence in the home. Supper, childcare,
have experienced violence and/or trauma in their lives. Transportation
and transportation are provided. Call to register.
is provided. Call to register.
Agency: Community Counseling & Resource Centre 705-742-4258
Agency: Community Counseling & Resource Centre 705-742-4258
Date:
Mondays, January 12 - March 30, 2015
Date:
Next group starting April, 2015
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Date:
Thursdays, May 14 to June 18, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, February 5 to 26, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: St. John Family Hub, 746 Park St S, Peterborough
Date:
Thursdays, April 23 to May 7, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough
Date:
Mondays, May 25 to June 15, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo.
Date:
Tuesdays, May 26 to June 16, 2015
Time:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lakefield Family Hub, 71 Bridge St., Lakefield
Kids in the Kitchen
Children measure, prepare, and cook food together and finish with a
taste test of their wonderful creation. No cost to register but a donation of a loonie is requested to help cover food costs. Call to register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Mondays, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8,
This is a 4 week group for parents and their toddlers 1-3 yrs. These
2015
years can be very challenging for children as well as the adults caring
Time:
Cooking starts at 9:30 a.m.
for them. In this program parents will have the opportunity to play with
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo.
their child. Each week there will be activities designed with toddlers in
mind. During the morning, parents will have the opportunity to discuss how to support children through their toddler years. Call to regis- Little Learners
ter.
This is a 4 week group for parents and their children. This fun, interAgency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
active program will provide families with information and strategies to
Date:
Tuesdays, January 13 to 27, 2015
support their child’s transition to Kindergarten in 2014. Topics inTime:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
clude: Health/Physical Development/Self-care, Social/Emotional
Location: Norwood Family Hub, 44 Elm St, Norwood
Development, Literacy, and Numeracy. Priority will be given to
Date:
Thursdays, February 5 to 26, 2015
children who attend the host school.
Time:
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Location: Lakefield Family Hub, 71 Bridge St, Lakefield
Date:
May 2015
Date:
Thursdays, March 26 to April 16, 2015
Time: To be Announced
Time:
9:30 am - 11:30 a.m.
Location: St Paul School, 55 Oak St, Norwood
You & Your Toddler
Your Child’s Temperament
Come to the St John Family Hub for parent and child play followed
by an hour of parent discussion. Staff and volunteers will watch
children during the parent discussion. Learn the different types of
temperament and how temperament can affect the parent/child relationship. We will also look at strategies to work with different temperaments that are different than our own. Call to register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park St S, Peterborough
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It’s Potty Time: Toilet Training Your Child
Did you know spring and summer are the easiest time for you and your
child to tackle toilet training? Come and learn signs of readiness and
how you can make this a positive experience all around. Call to register.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Friday, April 10, 2015
Time:
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: St John Family Hub, 746 Park St. S., Peterborough
* Limited child care provided.
Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Time:
6:30 - 7:30p.m.
Location: Norwood Family Hub, 44 Elm St., Norwood
PARENTING
SUPPORT
SCHOOL-AGE & TEEN
Date:
Wednesdays, April 1 to 22, 2015
Time:
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Havelock Public School, 55 Mathison St E., Havelock
Date:
Year Round
Time:
After School and summer programming
Contact : Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough
705 748-9455 www.ldaptbo.com
Songs and Signs for Babies and Toddlers
INFANT / TODDLER / PRESCHOOL
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Wednesdays, Jan 21 to Feb 11, 2015
Time:
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Norwood Public School, 24 Flora St., Norwood
Parent-Child Mother Goose
PARENTING
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Library After School Club
Drop-In Story-time for 3 to 5 Year Olds
Drop-in to the Library on Wednesdays after school for some stories,
laughs and crafts! This program is for kids ages 6+
Winter registration begins: Wednesday, January 7.
Spring registration begins: Wednesday, April 1.
This 30 minute program is jam-packed with stories, songs, rhymes,
finger-plays, and giggles!!
It is designed to help your child’s imagination and attention span grow.
No registration required.
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x 2381
Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 14 to Feb 25, 2015 (winter session)
Dates: Wednesdays, April 15 to May 27, 2015 (spring session)
Time:
4:00 p.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library,
345 Aylmer St. N.
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x2381
Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 to March 3, 2015 (winter session)
Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 to June 2, 2015 (spring session)
Time:
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N.
BFF (Books, Family and Friends) Book Club
Parents and kids ages 9 to 13 years are invited to join us one
Saturday afternoon every month to discuss a book together. To
register and get a free copy of each book, please contact the
Children’s Information Desk at 745-5382 ext. 2381
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x2381
Date:
One Saturday every month
Time:
3:00 p.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library,
345 Aylmer St. N.
Valentine’s Program: Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Easter Program: Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day Program: Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Father’s Day Program: Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N.
Toddler Time
Agency: Peterborough Public Library 745-5382 x 2381
Dates: Fridays, January 16 to February 27, 2015 (winter session)
Dates: Fridays, April 17 to May 29, 2015 (spring session)
Time:
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N.
Special Snofest Pajama Storytime
Special Snofest Concert
Join us for a special family storytime as part of Peterborough’s
annual Snofest Winter Carnival.
All are welcome and no registration is required.
Join us for a special family concert featuring Music with Jake as part of
Peterborough’s annual Snofest Winter Carnival.
Date:
Thursday, January 15, 2015.
Time:
6:30 p.m.
Location: Storycorner, Peterborough Public Library,
345 Aylmer St. N.
Date:
Sunday, January 25, 2015.
Time:
2:00 p.m.
Location: Auditorium, Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N.
Pick up your free tickets in the Children’s Department of the Library
starting on Wednesday, January 5!
Making Learning Fun!
Family Games Night
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, 2015
Time:
4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, February 19 & 26, 2015
Time:
1;00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Roger Neilson Public School, 550 Erskine Ave, Peterborough
Come out to the Library for some special themed stories, jokes, activities,
and crafts!
This program is for 5 to 10 year olds. Registration is required.
Toddler Time is designed to meet the developmental needs of two year
olds. Adults and toddlers share stories, songs, rhymes and other
Parents and their children ages 2-4 years are welcome to come and activities. Registration is required and space is limited.
enjoy songs, crafts, stories, and games. Each week’s activities will Winter registration begins: Friday, January 9.
be based on a favourite children’s book. Call to register.
Spring registration begins: Friday, April 2.
A multicultural, family-based program that will help your child with
language, literacy, and math by discovering different languages and
cultures. For parents and their children in JK up to Gr 1 to enjoy
together. Each evening there will be stories, crafts and activities.
Call to register.
This workshop introduces Triple P Positive Parenting Programs. This
session will cover topics such as: recognizing causes of children’s behaviour problems, setting rules and giving instruction, using discipline
strategies that work, and taking care of yourself as a parent. Call to
register.
Special Story and Craft Programs
Story and a Song
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Wednesdays February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, 2015
Time:
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo.
Every Parent’s Survival Guide
For families with preschool and school-aged children. This is an opportunity for the whole family to try out a variety of board games and
borrow them from the library. A fun evening of board games, laughs,
and snacks. Call to register
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Thursdays, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7, Jun. 4, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Family Hub, 201 Antrim St, Peterborough
Group Triple P– Positive Parenting Program
For parents with children 2 to 10 years
Triple P helps parents deal more positively with problems and helps
build strong relationships in families. This 9-week program gives parents practical suggestions and a plan of action to help them manage
their child’s behaviour in constructive and caring ways.
To refer to group, please contact Central Intake 1-888-454-6275. A
brief telephone interview will follow and an intake appointment will
be arranged.
Agency: Kinark Child and Family Services
Date:
Beginning January, 2015
Time:
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Child care available)
Location: Prince of Wales Public School, 1211 Monaghan Rd, Ptbo
For more information contact: Bev Hafeli 705-742-3803 ex312
“Small changes, making differences…”
Group Triple P TEEN- Positive Parenting Program
For parents with Teens ages 11-16 yrs
Triple P Teen Group is a 9 week parent education program that helps
parents: create a more stable, supportive family environment, deal
decisively and consistently with problem behaviour, and build positive
relationships with their teen so that conflict can be resolved.
To refer to group, please contact Central Intake 1-888-454-6275. A
brief telephone interview will follow and an intake appointment will
be arranged.
Agency: Kinark Child and Family Services
Date:
Beginning January, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Kinark Office, 380 Armour Rd., Peterborough
For more information: Bev Hafeli 705-742-3803 ext 312
“Small Changes Make Big Differences!”
Triple P– Parenting Plan
This is a one-to-one session with an accredited Triple P practitioner.
You can discuss concerns about your child’s behaviour and develop
some parenting strategies.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Tuesdays
Time:
Afternoon– call Anne to make an appointment
705-748-9144 ext.351
Triple P, Positive Parenting Program
Seminar Series
Triple P promotes good communication and strong relationships
between parents and children. Parents of children 2-10 yrs. are
invited to attend one or all of these seminars.
Call to register. 705-748-9144
#1.
The Power of Positive Parenting:
Positive parenting is an effective approach to raising children that
involves creating a family environment that is loving, supportive,
and predictable.
#2.
Raising Confident, Competent Children:
Ideas on how to help children learn important life skills including
being respectful, communicating well, thinking positively, having
healthy self-esteem, and being a good problem solver.
#3.
Raising Resilient Children:
All children experience periods of stress in their lives. Ideas on how
to help children have the emotional skills to manage stressful life
events. Registration is required for all sessions.
Agency: Peterborough Family Resource Centre 705-748-9144
Date:
Wednesdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, 2015
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Otonabee Valley Family Hub, 580 River Rd. South, Ptbo
Date:
Tuesdays, Apr 14, 21 & 28, 2015
Time:
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Norwood Public School, 24 Flora St., Norwood
Date:
Wednesdays, Apr 15, 22 & 29, 2015
Time:
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Chemong Public School, 1029 Gore St, Bridgenorth
Date:
Wednesdays, May 27, June 10 & 17, 2015
Time:
1;00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Antrim Street Family Hub, 201 Antrim St., Boardroom,
Fear Busters! Program– Anxiety Management
Group for Kids and Parents
The Fear Busters! Program is a 12 week program for children aged
6-12 years old who are experiencing anxiety to the point that it is
interfering with their daily lives and routines. In a small group, both
children and their parents are introduced to structured strategies to
help develop their child’s ability to cope with their worries and fears,
both presently and in the future. An initial consultation and a individual screening session with a social worker is necessary prior to
group start up, to ensure this is the appropriate service.
Parents can refer their child by calling Kinark’s Central Intake
Number at 1-888-454-6275. A brief telephone interview will
follow and an intake appointment will be arranged.
Agency: Kinark Child and Family Services
Date:
Group is scheduled to begin in January, 2015
Time:
6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Location: Kinark Office @ 380 Armour Rd., Peterborough
For more information contact Gord Newman
705-742-3803 ext 338
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