Coffee and Connect

Join us Friday mornings for an opportunity to connect with other parents in the community.

Family Support Workers from Westcoast Family Centres Society will be on hand to support with any parenting questions and provide information on community resources. Snacks, coffee and tea provided!

Details:

• Drop-in, no registration required.

• Fridays, Jan. 16 – Mar. 6, 2026, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM

• No session Feb 27th
• Ecole Glen Elementary School (3064 Glen Dr, Coquitlam, BC V3B 2P9)

Neuroscience-informed insights for connecting through the teenage years. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

• Registration required. 
• Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (single session workshop)
• Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Calm, consistent approaches for emotional and behavioural boundaries. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

• Registration required. 
• Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (single session workshop)
• Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

A practical workshop to help parent’s slowdown in heated moments, manage emotional triggers, and choose calm, intentional responses — even when kids push every button. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

• Registration required. 
• Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:30 PM – 12:00 PM (single session workshop)
• Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Learn how unrealistic expectations and comparison steal your joy — and discover how to embrace “good enough” parenting with self-compassion and confidence. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

• Registration required. 
• Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
• Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

A strengths-based workshop to help parents nurture confidence, problem-solving, and emotional flexibility in their children — even in challenging times. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

• Registration required. 
• Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
• Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

A compassionate space for parents who love their kids deeply but are struggling to enjoy the daily grind — learn gentle tools to manage overwhelm, guilt, and exhaustion. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

• Registration required. 
• Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
• Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Practical, brain-based strategies for big feelings. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

• Registration required. 
• Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
• Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Tools for families facing relocation, divorce, illness, or loss. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

• Registration required. 
• Wednesday April 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
• Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Turning arguments into moments of learning and connection. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

• Registration required. 
• Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
• Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org