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It’s not uncommon for parents to believe they will know if their child has a vision problem. However, vision and eye health issues can be hard to spot, particularly if there is a problem in only one eye. As 80 percent of learning is visual, annual comprehensive eye exams with your doctor of optometry are recommended and there is Alberta Health coverage available towards these eye exams. Use the “Find an Optometrist” search tool on our website to locate an optometrist close to you.
Join our classes! Alberta Health Services Professional Parenting Educators provide reliable, current parenting and early childhood education.
Since 1986, The Children’s Cottage Society has been dedicated to preventing harm and neglect to children and building strong families through support services, respite programs, and crisis nurseries.
Community Links strengthens individuals, families, and communities of North Rocky View by providing them with and connecting them to services, supports, and resources.
Our mission is to empower families so that caregivers and children build resilience and thrive. Our vision is a connected community in which children and families are nurtured and supported to be happy, healthy and resilient. We offer a variety of free programming designed to promote optimal child development and empower families to be resilient and foster positive family relationships. Programs offered include: Parent classes, parent and child together classes, Perinatal Mental Health supports (postpartum depression), youth programs, home visitation support, young parent supports and father-specific programs.
Many mothers want to breastfeed their babies, but some stop sooner than planned. Connecting with La Leche League (LLL) can make the difference to reaching your breastfeeding goals. LLLC Calgary offers mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information by email, over the phone, or at monthly meetings. Check out lllc.ca/find-group-alberta or call 403-242-0277 for more information or assistance; Facebook, facebook.com/lalecheleaguecanada; and Twitter, twitter.com/LLLCanada.
At the core of our approach lies a fundamental belief: therapy goes beyond mere problem-solving; it delves into the exploration of your unique self. Our goal is to create a personalized and actionable care plan that prioritizes your mental health goals. Our team provides a holistic, evidence-based approach that aims to not only alleviate distress but also empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.
The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network provides free resources and helpful, reliable information for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as for those who live, play, and work with them. The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!
Calgary-based Operation Eyesight has been partnering with communities to deliver quality eye care to people who need it most for nearly six decades. Together, we screened 1.68 million people across Africa and South Asia for eye conditions in 2021, delivering care to almost 169,000 people and distributing 186,000+ pairs of prescription eyeglasses to children, women and men who could not otherwise access eye health services.
Premature birth affects 8 percent of Canadian pregnancies. The P3 Cohort Study, led by researchers at the University of Calgary, aims to predict and prevent preterm births, improve health outcomes for preterm infants, and support families. If you are less than 32 weeks pregnant and live in the Calgary area, you can join the study by completing questionnaires. Participants will receive gift cards for completing questionnaires.
Post Natal Helpers provides part-time child care services for families with newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or special needs children. We have been providing services in Calgary for over 30 years. While we are in the home, the parent has the option to stay, to rest, or to leave. Post Natal Helpers are available in the daytime as well as evenings, weekends, and overnights.
Rowan House’s mission is to provide crisis intervention, long-term support, and education for those affected by family violence in rural communities.
Wood’s Homes is a children’s mental health centre that provides treatment and support for children, youth and families with mental health needs. We are a non-profit organization and have been working with families since 1914. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to us.
Support for school staff is also offered, along with private assessments.
Navigating parenting looks different now than it did a few years ago. “Julie will help you turn your family around. She is a game-changer!”
We focus on treating children under the age of ten with concerns such as: anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, aggression and learning difficulties.
Dr. Macdonald and his team offer relationship-oriented counselling and assessment services for children, adolescents, and young adults.
The Psyched About Kids philosophy is based on a heart-centred approach to parenting and uses strategies from the latest brain-science research. We provide the knowledge, techniques and tools to take you down the parenting path in the most successful way possible.
The Children's Grief Centre specializes in supporting families with children aged 19 and under as they adjust to the changes when someone close to them has died. Using individual, family counseling and peer groups, we work with children, teens, and their families to help them gain the tools they need to face grief. Counseling fees are on a sliding scale based on family income. No one is refused service because of inability to pay.
We are passionate about supporting children and families in finding peace, calm, dignity, and understanding in their lives.
Grades 3 to 12 following the Alberta Education Curriculum. Class sizes are small with a teacher and assistant. A variety of strategies are used to help students find success, ensuring students reach their full potential. A wide range of year-round programs and services are open to the broader community including assessments, individual instruction, social skills programs, recreation, and more.
Pacekids Programs is a charitable organization that strives to empower children with diverse needs and their families through excellence in therapy, education, and play. Pacekids provides preschool and Kindergarten programs for children aged 2.8 years to six years that can be accessed through Program Unit Funding (PUF) with Alberta Education. Pacekids also offers six programs for children aged six months to 12 years funded through Family Services for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).
Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in our own six schools across Calgary and those based in approved community preschools or childcare programs (our LEARN Program). Both programs are designed to support children identified with a delay or disability from ages 2.8 to six years. To attend, a child must qualify for special education funding (Program Unit Funding (PUF)).
Rundle Academy, part of the Rundle College group of schools, is a private, coeducational day school for students in Grades 4 to 12 with a diagnosed learning disability. Rundle Academy provides a
School’s in for winter! Bunny slopes to the big mountain!
We offer a variety of affordable programs for all ages and abilities. You’re sure to find something good for every family member. We have over 40 facilities for exploring active and creative classes, making connections, and developing new skills and interests in a safe and inclusive environment. City of Calgary classes are good for you and kids too. Plan your fall activities. Visit us at calgary.ca/register.
Master Rim’s Taekwondo is the leading provider of Martial Arts in Alberta with world-renowned instructors and programs. Our programs teach discipline, focus, commitment, and the values of hard work and self-control. Led by Canadian National Team Head Coach, Master Seoungmin Rim. We’re dedicated to helping students become the best they can be! We guarantee learning Taekwondo at Master Rim’s is truly rewarding with benefits that last a lifetime.
We offer a variety of Registered Programs for all ages and skill levels. Learn to swim programs from ages four months to adult. More advanced swimmers can join one of our Swim Clubs or take their interest in lifesaving to the next level with organized Lifesaving Leadership courses. Get them active early in the Active Living Program for preschool-aged children. Keep active during PD Camps, including Winter Break. A Membership at MNP Community & Sport Centre gives you unlimited access to all group fitness classes, fitness centre, five gyms, two pools, hot tub, cold tub, steam room, two tracks, and so much more - all under one roof at a great rate!
Moveology offers mom and baby barre classes every Tuesday and Thursday in Ramsay/Inglewood. Whether you're wearing your baby in a carrier or they're by your side on a mat, this class offers a wonderful opportunity to step out of your house, strengthen your bond, socialize with other moms, and stay active. Toddler siblings are welcome too!
Rocky Mountain Diving Club offers five-day weekly classes each week. The one-hour program will be a great entry to start a new sport. We also offer a family fun class, which allows parents and children all to learn how to dive together! For availability, please check out our website at rockymountaindiving.ca.
Trico Centre for Family Wellness wants your family to be #tricotough and active! Come swim with us in our wave pool with waterslide, water features, hot tub, and steam rooms. We offer many children’s programs: skating, swimming, dance, gymnastics, and martial arts to teach children the fundamental movement skills, confidence, and how fun it is to be active. Huge, clean fitness centre, bright pool, and hockey arenas. We offer activities for all ages!
Active Living, part of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, provides health and wellness programs, facilities, and educational opportunities that encourage lifelong active living for all. Our programs are open to the public and include health and fitness programs like group fitness classes and personal training, aquatic and First Aid certifications, sports programs, kids' programs, and University of Calgary Summer Camps.
We have something For everybody at Vecova’s Aquatics, Health and Fitness – inclusive programs for you, your family and friends. Check out our programming for youth and children – including swim lessons, drop-in swim and play times, Adapted Recreation and more! Our programs are made for people of every age, ability and skill level to help meet their wellness goals. Discover the right program for you today!
Create, connect and explore at Vivo; north-central Calgary’s place to skate, swim, learn, dance and play! Join us for family fun with a wide variety of unique and innovative programs and activities. Get active, get healthy, and do it together! Visit vivo.ca to discover something new today!
WinSport’s purpose is to inspire human potential through the spirit of sport and it’s something that is woven into all of our year-round, award-winning programming. Our passionate, expert instructors will help your child learn a sport, get better at it and develop a lifelong love for being active. We have summer camps and programs in mountain biking, hockey, ringette, figure skating and in specialized sport training.
YMCA Calgary has seven health and wellness facilities, six child development centres with licensed child care, two outdoor camp sites, and over 60 community program sites serving all quadrants of the city. These spaces and programs allow YMCA Calgary to deliver programs, services, and opportunities to help the Calgary community connect with others, build lifelong skills, and keep active and healthy.
We freeze-dry your breastmilk into a shelf-stable, travel-friendly powder that lasts for years. When your breastmilk is powdered, you can easily make bottles on the go and add to your babe’s foods as they grow. Never waste a drop.
First Step Nutrition helps to make feeding families easier. Whether it’s dealing with picky eaters or starting your baby on solids, our Registered Dietitian Jennifer House helps clients decrease food overwhelm through online programs.
NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank is Canada's only community-based milk bank. Operating as a charitable organization, NorthernStar screens breastfeeding mothers, accepting donations of excess milk from approved donors to be pasteurized in our laboratory. Milk is then dispensed to sick babies in hospitals and at home. We believe, and science supports, that human milk is the best option for any baby and that all babies have the right to the life-saving nutrients of pasteurized donor human milk.
We bring you great prices on your favorite products and services all together under one roof. Discover our great quality and variety of foods, stylish products for your home, and a complete pharmacy to serve all of your family’s needs.
It’s not uncommon for parents to believe they will know if their child has a vision problem. However, vision and eye health issues can be hard to spot, particularly if there is a problem in only one eye. As 80 percent of learning is visual, annual comprehensive eye exams with your doctor of optometry are recommended and there is Alberta Health coverage available towards these eye exams. Use the “Find an Optometrist” search tool on our website to locate an optometrist close to you.
We specialize in treating children from infancy through university, and special needs. Our pediatric dentist, Dr. Sandy, and our general dentist, Dr. Wendy, have been collectively practicing dentistry for over 55 years. We welcome your child to a playful reception area, which includes play panels, iPads, and retrogames. Dental treatment is performed while watching TV! For the anxious or fearful, we offer ‘laughing gas,’ sedation, and hospital dentistry.
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