Community Workshops & Groups

We offer engaging workshops and groups that provide resources for parents and families in the Lower Mainland. Our evidence-based programs and workshops are focused on strengthening your connection with your child and family, and foster connections with other families in your community.

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    • Empowering Moms Group in Farsi

    Empowering Moms Group in Farsi

    Online Free

    Online

    Participant Types: early years, motherhood, mothers, new mothers, women, womens group

    Join us for a group that supports moms to become the best version of themselves. Group is spoken and led in Farsi. Schedule: Thursdays from…

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    Tiny Tunes

    Tiny Tunes

    0-6 Years YMCA CCRR Office Free

    YMCA CCRR Office, Coquitlam, British Columbia

    Participant Types: drop in, music

    Share the love of language through songs, rhymes and simple signs for your little one (aged 0-2). Details: Registration required – spots open weekly! Thursdays,…

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    Outdoor Explorers

    Little Explorers

    0-6 Years 575 Poirier St. Free

    575 Poirier St., Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3J 6A9

    Participant Types: drop in, outdoors, play

    We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine. For families with children aged…

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    Mother Goose

    Mother Goose

    0-6 Years Central Elementary School Free

    Central Elementary School, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3C 1V8

    Participant Types: early years, mother goose, reading

    Come learn songs, stories, & rhythms with your little one. For parents with children 0-6 years old. Details: DROP-IN, no registration required.  Mondays, Sept. 21…

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    Breaking the Cycle: Healing Your Triggers to Parent with Calm

    Online Free

    Online

    Participant Types: childhood, healing, trauma, trauma informed

    Explore how your own childhood experiences shape your reactions — and learn gentle, trauma-informed ways to respond instead of repeat old patterns. Led by facilitator…

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    Stay & Play Gym Time

    Stay & Play

    0-6 Years Birchland Elementary School Free

    Birchland Elementary School, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1M4

    Participant Types: drop in, groups, gym, play

    Come be a Birchland Buddy and join us in a free, open gym full of balls, tunnels, hula-hoops and more! For parents with children aged…

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    Mindful Parenting in Farsi (Ages 0-12)

    Mindful Parenting in Farsi

    Online Free

    Online

    Participant Types: farsi, Parenting, persian, support

    Come enhance overall parenting skills through mindful communication and emotional awareness in Farsi. For parents and caregivers with children aged 0-12. Registration required Every Tuesday,…

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    Power of Play

    Power of Play

    0-6 Years WFC Tri-Cities Office Free

    WFC Tri-Cities Office, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6

    Participant Types: drop in, play

    Join us for our indoor family drop-in and play. A Family Navigator will be available for all of your questions and resource needs. For parents…

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    Postpartum Support Group

    Postpartum Support Group

    Women WFC Tri-Cities Office Free

    WFC Tri-Cities Office, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6

    Participant Types: depression, motherhood, post partum depression, women

    Join us on Wednesdays for a Postpartum Support Group. We will provide a safe environment where woman who are experiencing postpartum depression can meet and…

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    BABY & ME

    Baby & Me

    0-6 Years WFC Tri-Cities Office Free

    WFC Tri-Cities Office, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6

    Participant Types: baby, motherhood, Parenting

    Come play with your little one, connect with other new parents, and learn from weekly guest speakers! Families with babies 0-2 years old. Details: Drop-in,…

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    How to Register

    To register, click on the workshop that you are interested in attending. Review the program information and requirements, then click the “Register” button to the following page. Find the respective program and click “Sign up”. Fill out the form and click “Complete Appointment”.

    Once your registration is completed, you will immediately receive a confirmation email and two reminder emails within 24 hours of the group starting. If the confirmation email does not show up in your inbox, please check your junk/spam folder and mark our emails as not junk.

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    All groups and workshops are first come, first serve. If we reach out to you regarding an available spot, please ensure to respond to confirm your registration.

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    Looking for Professional Development for Certified Early Childhood Educators?

    Our Child Care Resource Centre offers several workshops, webinars, and events for Early Childhood Educators each month. These vary in price and can be found on our sister website.

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