Dear StrongStart parents,

 

Here is the info from our community partners about additional community support available to you.

 

 

Family Services of Greater Vancouver:  If you are interested in a free one-on-one consultation about your child’s development, behavior, parenting tips, tricks and education please email or call me, Anita Olson, Early Childhood Community Consultant to set up either a virtual appointment or a socially distanced visit in the community – aolson@fsgv.ca 604-723-9548 

 

Information Children will continue to offer 

  • Parent Coaching services – via phone or Zoom. These sessions can be booked by emailing us at info@informationchildren.com. We are available for Parent Coaching: 9-4pm Mondays, and afternoons Tuesdays-Fridays. 
  • Online New Parents Group in a six part series. Topics such as adjusting to your new baby, expectations, growth and infant development and self-care will be explored in the comfort of your own home via Zoom check out the attachment for more information or click the link below – New Parents Group – Fridays from Jan 15-Feb 19, 1:30-3pm https://www.informationchildren.com/event/new-parents-group/ 
  •  Online Family Storytime suitable for ages 18 month to 5 years old. Here is  link to more info: Information Children Online Storytime Jan 2021 copy (1) 

 

Burnaby Family Life continues to offer an assortment of virtual parenting classes and of course, children’s programs, such as circle times, play to learn, and mother goose. Registration is required for all programs – check out the attachment for their winter calendar or the links provided – https://bflgrowscommunity.org/ and WINTER 2021 – Parenting and Family Resource Programs Calendar 

 

Burnaby Public Library has had a website makeover! With a new look and reorganization, everything is easier to navigate and find. Check it out – www.bpl.bc.ca 

 

Burnaby Neighbourhood House is still staying apart right now to keep each other safe, but there is still much fun to be had with all the virtual classes and programs offered! Please join BNH for many online Zoom programs for people of all ages.  For more information and to register: https://burnabynh.ca/virtual-programs/