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SUMMARY:Parenting the Teen Brain – Understanding Adolescents with Empathy & Skill
DESCRIPTION:Neuroscience-informed insights for connecting through the teenage years. Led by facilitator Carmella Van Drunen. \nDetails: \n\nRegistration required. \nMonday\, Sept. 14\, 2026\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)\nOnline via Zoom\n\nFor any questions about this group\, please email carmella.vandrunen@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/parenting-the-teen-brain-understanding-adolescents-with-empathy-skill-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Digital - See Post For Details\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carmella Van Drunen":MAILTO:carmella.vandrunen@westcoastfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260806T190912Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190912Z
UID:10003823-1789493400-1789500600@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Co-Parenting with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:An educational and supportive group for parents to connect as they navigate the ups and downs of the co-parenting journey. \nThrough a series of both online and in-person sessions\, facilitators invite parents to explore strategies and tools that may enhance communication\, reduce conflict\, and promote positive outcomes for their children. \n\nTopics explored include: \n\nNavigating the New Dynamics\nUnderstanding Impacts on Children\nBest Interest of the Child\nEffective Communication\nEmotional Awareness & Wellbeing\n\nAdditional details: \n\nCoffee\, tea\, & light snacks provided during in-person sessions\none-zone bus tickets provided for in-person sessions\nChildminding available upon request\n\nThis group is for parents currently engaged in a high-conflict co-parenting dynamic; Ideally participants have parenting time or unsupervised access to children\, and some form of communication with their co-parent. \n\nSchedule: \n\n\nTuesdays\, Sept. 15 – Nov. 3\, 2026\, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n\n\nAlternating weeks online via Zoom and in-person at the Link (2780 E Broadway\, Vancouver) \n\n\nRegistration at forms.office.com/r/5M8U90iWGA \nFor any questions\, please email bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org \nor breanna.bruns@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/co-parenting-with-confidence-3/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Online via Zoom & In-Person @ The Link)
CATEGORIES:Co-Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bayle James":MAILTO:bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260806T175723Z
CREATED:20260806T175646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T175723Z
UID:10003364-1789551000-1789558200@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Power of Play
DESCRIPTION: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 with little ones aged 0-6. \nTopics may include: Healthy relationships\, mindful motherhood\, identity/self esteem\, creating personal wellness routines & boundaries\, and many more! \nDetails: \n\nNo registration required\, drop-in program!\nWednesdays\, Sept. 16 – Dec. 9\, 2026\, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM\nNo session on Sept. 30 & Nov. 11\nAt WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam) – around back\n\nIf you have any questions about this group or other drop ins\, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/power-of-play-6-2/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:WFC Tri-Cities Office\, 2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 1L6
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Nav":MAILTO:family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180400Z
CREATED:20260226T224308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180400Z
UID:10003758-1789560000-1789567200@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Baby & Me
DESCRIPTION:Come play with your little one\, connect with other new parents\, and learn from weekly guest speakers! Families with babies 0-2 years old. \nDetails: \n\nDrop-in\, no registration required.\nWednesdays\, Sept. 16 – Dec. 9\, 2026\, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nNo session on Sept. 30 & Nov. 11\nAt the WFC Tri-Cities Office (entrance around back) (2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC V3B 1L6)\n\nIf you have any questions about this group or other drop-in programs\, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/baby-me-7/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:WFC Tri-Cities Office\, 2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 1L6
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Nav":MAILTO:family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260810T200535Z
CREATED:20260806T184825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T200535Z
UID:10003782-1789651800-1789655400@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Tiny Tunes
DESCRIPTION:Share the love of language through songs\, rhymes and simple signs for your little one (aged 0-2). \nDetails: \n\nRegistration required – spots open weekly! \nThursdays\, Sept. 17 – Nov. 26\, 2026\, from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nNo session on Oct. 8 & 22\nYMCA CCRR Office\, (1130 Austin Ave\, Coquitlam)\n\nIf you have any questions about this group\, please email Amy Carreiro at amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/tiny-tunes-6/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:YMCA CCRR Office\, 1130 Austin Ave\, Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Carreiro":MAILTO:amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260806T222342Z
CREATED:20260806T222342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T222342Z
UID:10003856-1789668000-1789675200@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Successful Co-Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE 6-Session parenting program designed to give you the skills\, strategies\, resources and support to navigate through a separation and divorce with the focus on the best interest of your child. Only one co-parent may attend. \n*We ask that only one parent from each family register at a time for each Successful Co-Parenting group. \nSchedule: \n\nNow running every Thursdays\, September 17 – October 22\, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 8:00PM\nOnline via Zoom\nRegistration closes one week after the first session\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/successful-co-parenting-6/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Online\, Digital - See Post For Details\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Co-Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bayle James":MAILTO:bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T181602Z
CREATED:20260806T181323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181602Z
UID:10003223-1789725600-1789732800@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Nobody's Perfect Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 8 week NPP series where we will focus on positive parenting\, self care\, understanding childrens health\, safety and behaviour and more. For parents with children aged 0-6. \nLimited childminding provided (first come\, first serve) \nDetails: \n\nEvery Friday\, Sept. 18 – Nov. 6\, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nFree\, indoor group at our WFC Tri-Cities office (2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam) – front door\nLimited childminding available during sessions (first come first serve)\nRegistration will close automatically once capacity has been reached or a week before the first session.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/nobodys-perfect-parenting-3-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:WFC Tri-Cities Office\, 2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 1L6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Nav":MAILTO:family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T175901Z
CREATED:20260909T175901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T175901Z
UID:10003870-1789725600-1789732800@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in coffee morning for young parents 25 and under who are pregnant or parenting children 0-6 years old. \nMeet the facilitator\, ask questions\, find out more about the Young Parents Program and decide if it’s right for you\, no pressure – just a warm welcome. \nDetails: \n\nFriday\, September 18\, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nIn-person\, drop-in. No registration required!\nAt Chateau de Ville (1111 Brunette Ave\, Coquitlam)\n\nStreet parking is available\n\n\n\nFor questions or more info\, please email chrystal.harman@westcoastfamily.org \n 
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/coffee-morning/
LOCATION:Chateau de Ville\, 1111 Brunette Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chrystal Harman":MAILTO:chrystal.harman@westcoastfamily.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260921T100000
DTSTAMP:20260806T173543Z
CREATED:20260806T173443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T173543Z
UID:10003466-1789981200-1789984800@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Mother Goose
DESCRIPTION:Come learn songs\, stories\, & rhythms with your little one. For parents with children 0-6 years old. \nDetails: \n\nDROP-IN\, no registration required. \nMondays\, Sept. 21 – Nov. 30\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM\nAt Central Elementary School – Upstairs next to the library\n\nIf you have any questions about this group\, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/mother-goose-2-2/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Central Elementary School\, 2260 Central Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, V3C 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Nav":MAILTO:family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T174611Z
CREATED:20260806T174540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T174611Z
UID:10003720-1790069400-1790074800@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Stay & Play
DESCRIPTION: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 0-6. In partnership with SD43. \nDetails: \n\nNo registration required\, drop-in program!\nEvery Tuesday\, Sept. 22 – Dec. 1\, 2026\, no session Oct. 13 & Nov. 10\, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nAt Birchland Elementary School Gym (1331 Fraser Ave\, Port Coquitlam)\nEntrance at side door into gym\n\nIf you have any questions about this group\, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/stay-play-2-2/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Birchland Elementary School\, 1331 Fraser Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shawna Comey":MAILTO:shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260806T190912Z
CREATED:20260806T190759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190912Z
UID:10003824-1790098200-1790105400@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Co-Parenting with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:An educational and supportive group for parents to connect as they navigate the ups and downs of the co-parenting journey. \nThrough a series of both online and in-person sessions\, facilitators invite parents to explore strategies and tools that may enhance communication\, reduce conflict\, and promote positive outcomes for their children. \n\nTopics explored include: \n\nNavigating the New Dynamics\nUnderstanding Impacts on Children\nBest Interest of the Child\nEffective Communication\nEmotional Awareness & Wellbeing\n\nAdditional details: \n\nCoffee\, tea\, & light snacks provided during in-person sessions\none-zone bus tickets provided for in-person sessions\nChildminding available upon request\n\nThis group is for parents currently engaged in a high-conflict co-parenting dynamic; Ideally participants have parenting time or unsupervised access to children\, and some form of communication with their co-parent. \n\nSchedule: \n\n\nTuesdays\, Sept. 15 – Nov. 3\, 2026\, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n\n\nAlternating weeks online via Zoom and in-person at the Link (2780 E Broadway\, Vancouver) \n\n\nRegistration at forms.office.com/r/5M8U90iWGA \nFor any questions\, please email bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org \nor breanna.bruns@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/co-parenting-with-confidence-3/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Online via Zoom & In-Person @ The Link)
CATEGORIES:Co-Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bayle James":MAILTO:bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260806T175723Z
CREATED:20260806T175646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T175723Z
UID:10003748-1790155800-1790163000@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Power of Play
DESCRIPTION: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 with little ones aged 0-6. \nTopics may include: Healthy relationships\, mindful motherhood\, identity/self esteem\, creating personal wellness routines & boundaries\, and many more! \nDetails: \n\nNo registration required\, drop-in program!\nWednesdays\, Sept. 16 – Dec. 9\, 2026\, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM\nNo session on Sept. 30 & Nov. 11\nAt WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam) – around back\n\nIf you have any questions about this group or other drop ins\, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/power-of-play-6-2/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:WFC Tri-Cities Office\, 2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 1L6
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Nav":MAILTO:family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260810T200535Z
CREATED:20260806T184825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T200535Z
UID:10003783-1790256600-1790260200@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Tiny Tunes
DESCRIPTION:Share the love of language through songs\, rhymes and simple signs for your little one (aged 0-2). \nDetails: \n\nRegistration required – spots open weekly! \nThursdays\, Sept. 17 – Nov. 26\, 2026\, from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nNo session on Oct. 8 & 22\nYMCA CCRR Office\, (1130 Austin Ave\, Coquitlam)\n\nIf you have any questions about this group\, please email Amy Carreiro at amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/tiny-tunes-6/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:YMCA CCRR Office\, 1130 Austin Ave\, Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Carreiro":MAILTO:amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260806T222342Z
CREATED:20260806T222342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T222342Z
UID:10003857-1790272800-1790280000@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Successful Co-Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE 6-Session parenting program designed to give you the skills\, strategies\, resources and support to navigate through a separation and divorce with the focus on the best interest of your child. Only one co-parent may attend. \n*We ask that only one parent from each family register at a time for each Successful Co-Parenting group. \nSchedule: \n\nNow running every Thursdays\, September 17 – October 22\, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 8:00PM\nOnline via Zoom\nRegistration closes one week after the first session\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/successful-co-parenting-6/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Online\, Digital - See Post For Details\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Co-Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bayle James":MAILTO:bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260806T173543Z
CREATED:20260806T173443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T173543Z
UID:10003708-1790586000-1790589600@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Mother Goose
DESCRIPTION:Come learn songs\, stories\, & rhythms with your little one. For parents with children 0-6 years old. \nDetails: \n\nDROP-IN\, no registration required. \nMondays\, Sept. 21 – Nov. 30\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM\nAt Central Elementary School – Upstairs next to the library\n\nIf you have any questions about this group\, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/mother-goose-2-2/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Central Elementary School\, 2260 Central Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, V3C 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Nav":MAILTO:family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260806T192503Z
CREATED:20260806T192503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T192503Z
UID:10003846-1790622000-1790627400@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Boundaries with Love – Setting Limits that Stick (Without Shame or Shouting)
DESCRIPTION:Calm\, consistent approaches for emotional and behavioural boundaries. Led by facilitator Carmella Van Drunen. \nDetails: \n\nRegistration required. \nMonday\, Sept. 28\, 2026\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)\nOnline via Zoom\n\nFor any questions about this group\, please email carmella.vandrunen@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/boundaries-with-love-setting-limits-that-stick-without-shame-or-shouting-3/
LOCATION:Online\, Digital - See Post For Details\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carmella Van Drunen":MAILTO:carmella.vandrunen@westcoastfamily.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T174611Z
CREATED:20260806T174540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T174611Z
UID:10003740-1790674200-1790679600@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Stay & Play
DESCRIPTION: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 0-6. In partnership with SD43. \nDetails: \n\nNo registration required\, drop-in program!\nEvery Tuesday\, Sept. 22 – Dec. 1\, 2026\, no session Oct. 13 & Nov. 10\, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nAt Birchland Elementary School Gym (1331 Fraser Ave\, Port Coquitlam)\nEntrance at side door into gym\n\nIf you have any questions about this group\, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/stay-play-2-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Birchland Elementary School\, 1331 Fraser Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shawna Comey":MAILTO:shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T185745Z
CREATED:20260806T185745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T185745Z
UID:10003795-1790676000-1790679600@westcoastfamily.org
SUMMARY:Petite Picassos
DESCRIPTION:Children and parents will work together to explore their creative side using paint and collage materials. Samira will guide each session and introduce families to a variety of paint and collage materials. The focus will be on imagination and creative expression. For families with children 0-6 years old. \nDetails: \n\nDROP-IN\, no registration required. \nTuesdays\, Sept. 29\, Oct. 27\, & Nov. 24\, 2026\, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nAt the WFC Tri-Cities Office – entrance around back (2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC V3B 1L6)\n\nIf you have any questions about this group\, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/petite-picassos/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:WFC Tri-Cities Office\, 2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 1L6
CATEGORIES:0-6 Years
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Nav":MAILTO:family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
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SUMMARY:Co-Parenting with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:An educational and supportive group for parents to connect as they navigate the ups and downs of the co-parenting journey. \nThrough a series of both online and in-person sessions\, facilitators invite parents to explore strategies and tools that may enhance communication\, reduce conflict\, and promote positive outcomes for their children. \n\nTopics explored include: \n\nNavigating the New Dynamics\nUnderstanding Impacts on Children\nBest Interest of the Child\nEffective Communication\nEmotional Awareness & Wellbeing\n\nAdditional details: \n\nCoffee\, tea\, & light snacks provided during in-person sessions\none-zone bus tickets provided for in-person sessions\nChildminding available upon request\n\nThis group is for parents currently engaged in a high-conflict co-parenting dynamic; Ideally participants have parenting time or unsupervised access to children\, and some form of communication with their co-parent. \n\nSchedule: \n\n\nTuesdays\, Sept. 15 – Nov. 3\, 2026\, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n\n\nAlternating weeks online via Zoom and in-person at the Link (2780 E Broadway\, Vancouver) \n\n\nRegistration at forms.office.com/r/5M8U90iWGA \nFor any questions\, please email bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org \nor breanna.bruns@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/co-parenting-with-confidence-3/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Online via Zoom & In-Person @ The Link)
CATEGORIES:Co-Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bayle James":MAILTO:bayle.james@westcoastfamily.org
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