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Fathering Circle Starting Up in Burnaby

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Fathering Circle Starting Up in Burnaby

We are excited to announce that we are opening a Circle for those in a fathering role (fathers as well as grandfathers, uncles and others who are raising children). This inclusive Circle will be meeting in Burnaby.

Figuring out how to be a Dad isn’t always easy

  • Parent Support Services offers self-help support circles for those in a parenting role.
  • These circle groups are led by two trained volunteer facilitators.
  • Our Circles are free and confidential.
  • Child minding and refreshments provided.

Our Fathering Support Circle provides a safe, supportive place for fathers, and others in a fathering role, to share ideas and information with other fathers.

Start Date: February 5th, 2019
When: Every Tuesday—
6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Burnaby
Find out more and register:
at office@parentsupportbc.ca or
call 604-669-1616

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of BC and the United Way Lower Mainland.

Saving for Your Child’s Education

Free, informational, 2 hr workshop on the Registered Educations Savings Plan

Strategies on how to afford your child’s post-secondary education

Date: June 14th, 2018
Time: 10 am to  12 noon
Place: 5623 Imperial St, Burnaby

This workshop will cover :
1) What is an RESP;
2) How to apply for education grants from Provincial & Federal Government; and
3) How to open an RESP & get the support you need.

Offered in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver’s Financial Literacy/Empowerment Program

To Register or for more info, contact Daniela at:
daniela.alvarado-torres@parentsupportbc.ca
604-669-1616 Ext.106

Download our poster: 2018-07 RESP Education Grant Workshop Flyer j (002)

Understanding Children & Technology

A FREE WORKSHOP FOR ANYONE IN A PARENTING ROLE.

When devices are not being used as digital babysitters or digital pacifiers, there are many positive aspects to using technology in the right way with our families. Join us as we begin to understand the role parents have in modelling technology use and guiding children to find the right balance between plugging in and unplugging.

When: Thursday, May 24th 10 am – 12 pm
Where: 5623 Imperial St, Burnaby
For more info or to register: daniela.alvarado-torres@parentsupportbc.ca
or 604-669-1616 Ext 106

Limited childminding spaces available onsite. Please tell us you need childminding when you register.

In partnership with: information children

Financial contribution by: Government of BC, United Way Lower Mainland

Download a poster here

Parenting and the Whole-Brain Child

Parent Support Services Society of BC is hosting a workshop on ‘Parenting & The Whole Brain Child’ with Dr. Max Innes, family therapist; who will introduce an approach to parenting that will focus on providing practical ideas that are both effective and in keeping with recent findings from neuroscience – child brain development and behaviours.

This will take place on April 12, 2018, at our provincial office on 5623 Imperial St, Burnaby.
The workshop will start at 6:00PM & end at 8:00PM.

If you will be attending and need childminding, please register both yourself and your child(ren). There are limited spots available for childminding.

Please contact Daniela, to register at 604-669-1616 Ext.106 or daniela.alvarado-torres@parentsupportbc.ca

Thank you!