MONDAYS, May 5,12 & 26 @ 10:00am

If you have a baby 0-12 months old, please join us for Little Wigglers. Each class will provide an opportunity to connect with other caregivers and find out more about your baby’s development. . There will also be time for discussion and fun activities for parents included in every class. Classes are facilitated by Susan Hass RN

MAY CLASSES

May 5th- Warm Weather Safety (Sun, Heat, Tick & Bug Safety) May 12th- Planning Ahead for Child Care May 19th- No Class-Victoria Day May 26th- Maternal Mental Health- Juggling Life

*No Registration is required, please drop in!

MONDAYS, May 5,12 & 26 @ 10:30am

Spring has sprung and there is so much to explore! Join us to learn about all things Spring! This class is for kiddos ages 2-6 years old.

Registration is required. *Parented class. This program will take place at the Lomond Library.

MONDAYS, May 5,12 & 26 @ 1:30pm

Spring is here and your child can experience the wonder of growing things in the budding world around them! Children ages 2-6 years old will be able to dig, plant and nurture their own plants as well as explore the growing season with related art and play activities. *Parented class. Registration is required.

MONDAYS, April 28, May 5,12 & 26 and June 2 & 9 @ 1:00pm

*This class is now full

If you have a baby 0-12 months old, please join us for Infant Massage.

Each class will build in new massage strokes so it is recommended that caregivers attend all 6 classes. There will also be time for discussion and fun activities for parents included in every class. Please bring a towel to lay baby on and a light blanket. Registration is required. Classes are taught by Susan Hass RN

TUESDAYS, May 6,13,20 & 27 @ 1:15pm at Mackin Hall

Who doesn't love a great book? We have picked some of our favourites to share and explore. Each week is a new book and fun activities. This class is for kiddos ages 2-6 years old. This is a parented class, Registration is required.

TUESDAYS, May 13,20 & 27 @ 1:30pm

* THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL

Spring is here and your child can experience the wonder of growing things in the budding world around them! Children ages 2-6 years old will be able to dig, plant and nurture their own plants as well as explore the growing season with related art and play activities. *Parented class. Registration is required.

WEDNESDAYS, May 7,14,21 & 28 @ 10am

Join us for Little Campers. This program is perfect for 2-6 year olds! Kiddos will have fun exploring crafts, stories, games, songs and more all with a camping theme! Registration is required. Parented class.

THURSDAYS May 8,15,22 & 29 at 9:30am or 11am

*9:30 class is now full

Join us for Little Campers. This program is perfect for 2-6 year olds! Kiddos will have fun exploring crafts, stories, games, songs and more all with a camping theme! Registration is required. Parented class.

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THURSDAYS, May 1,8,15,22 & 29 at 1:30pm

*This class is now FULL

The Little Explorers Program will provide children the opportunity to connect with the natural world through hands-on outdoor activities! Make sure you dress for the weather and outdoor nature play! This class is for kiddos ages 2-6 years old. Registration is required

FRIDAYS, May 9,16,23 & 30 @ 10am

Bring a stroller or bring a wagon and join us as we enjoy a walk outside around Town. We will stop at George Lane Park for fun and chat. Please note, as this class is only for 1's & 2's and their caregiver, we are unable to accommodate older siblings. Registration is required. Parented class

Greater Foothills Family Centre- Unit 106, 303 9th Ave SW, High River Come in and check out our BEAUTIFUL playroom! We always have crafts, learning centres, play areas with fun toys to explore. Its also a great way to connect with others in your community. Can’t make it to our High River space? Check out the Outreach communities that we visit weekly.

Stay & Play Times

Tuesdays, 9-11:30am

Wednesdays, 1-3pm

Thursdays, 9-11:30am

Saturdays 9-11:30am

TUESDAYS, 9:30-11:30am at Mackin Hall

We are excited to offer Stay & Play in Claresholm at Mackin Hall (The Station) Join us for crafts, fun play areas, circle time and more! Its also a great opportunity to connect with other children and parents/caregivers.

WEDNESDAYS, 9-11:30am at Nanton United Church

We are excited to offer Stay & Play in Nanton at the United Church. Join us for crafts, fun play areas, circle time and more! Its also a great opportunity to connect with other children and parents/caregivers.

WEDNESDAYS, 9:30-11:30am at the Youth Hall.

We are excited to offer Stay & Play in Stavely at the Youth Hall Join us for crafts, fun play areas, circle time and more! Its also a great opportunity to connect with other children and parents/caregivers.

A brief targeted intervention in a one-to-one format that assists parents to develop parenting plans to manage behavioral challenges and skill development issues. Parents meet with one of our accredited practitioners for 3-4 sessions over a period of 4-6 weeks.

Sessions can be done in person, over the phone , Zoom or as a combination of all.

This is offered at no charge to families. To find out more or to arrange your sessions, please call 403-652-8633

Family Transitions is a program for divorced or separated parents. It provides you new ways to support your child – and yourself – from the fallout from a family split.

Family Transitions is offered in a group with other parents, or one-on-one with one of our trained facilitators. We will discuss new ideas, techniques and strategies to help you through the day-to-day dramas and ongoing trauma of transitioning through separation or divorce. These ideas can help you cope with stress, anger and change, resolve conflict, and communicate better with your ex.

Stepping Stones is based on Triple P’s positive parenting strategies. It helps you manage problem behaviour and developmental issues common in children with disability. It also helps encourage behaviour you like, cope with stress, develop a close relationship with your child and teach your child new skills. You choose the type of Stepping Stones help based on your own needs.

Fear-Less isn’t about eliminating fear altogether – sometimes, fear protects us. Instead, it’s about giving your family a toolbox of strategies, skills, and knowledge to manage anxious feelings and stop unnecessary worrying.

We explore anxiety and what it is, ways to promote emotional resiliency and introduce strategies for supporting your child with anxiety.

Are you expecting a baby? Or are you a new parent with a baby under 12 months?

We are offering a new program that will help new parents:

*Adjust to life with a new baby *Build a positive relationship with baby *Promote baby’s development and learning, new skills and behaviours as they grow.

This program can be offered one-on-one or in a group. To find out more, please call to speak with one of our trained facilitators- 403-652-8633

Whether its to find out more about programs and services that we offer, chat about your child’s development, ask questions about parenting challenges or to access information and referrals about other community supports, you can book a time to meet with one of our team and chat one-on one. In person or via Zoom *Child care may be available, please ask.

Monday, April 7th, 2025 at 6:30pm via Zoom

Join us as we explore six core building blocks for children to become confident and successful at school and beyond. This group is appropriate for parents and caregivers with children up to 12 years old

*Registration is required.

Thursday, April 24th at 6:30pm via Zoom

Children live in a world where digital devices are a part of everyday life with benefits and risks for children. Join us as we discuss options for teaching your preschooler to have healthy screentime routines. Registration is required.

Do you have questions about your child’s development? Drop In for play time and talk to an AHS Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist.

Open to all children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Clinics run the 2nd Tuesday of the month in September, November, January, March and May

Do you have questions about your child’s development? Drop In for play time and talk to an AHS Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist.

Open to all children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Clinics run the 2nd Thursday of the month in October, December, February, April and June

Do you have questions about your child’s development? Drop In for play time and talk to an AHS Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist.

Open to all children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Clinics run the 3rd Tuesday of the month from September-June

Do you have questions about your child’s development? Drop In for play time and talk to an AHS Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist.

Open to all children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Clinics run the 3rd Wednesday of the month in November, January, March and May