Places to Learn

You already know what your child can do! What comes next? What can you do to encourage your child’s development? Come in to pick up a questionnaire or call and one can be mailed out.

A variety of therapists and teams are available to identify and respond to developmental needs of children from birth to school entry. These include: Early Childhood Psychologist (ECP), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Autism Spectrum Disorder Program.

With the typical ups and downs of young children’s emotions and behavior, delays or problems can be easily missed. The earlier a behavioral concern is identified, the greater the chance a child has for reaching his or her full potential in life. Preschool Mental Health Initiative offers individual support to families of children, birth to 6 years, who are experiencing delays in their social or emotional development and/or behavioural concerns.

Coordinates and promotes lifelong learning in the community including family literacy programs such as Books for Babies and Rhymes that Bind.

Join in Storytime! Preschoolers with an adult are invited to enjoy stories & action rhymes. Check the website for other events and activities including summer programs.

The Bounce Back books provide advice on how to prepare children to feel competent in dealing with life’s challenges, disappointments and setbacks. Download a copy or visit Midwest Family Connections to pick one up.

A practical guide to pregnancy and parenting produced by Alberta Health Services. Alberta Health Services contains information about baby vaccines (immunizations), safety, everyday care, parenting, growth and development, and common health concerns. Copies are available at Midwest Family Connections and some doctor offices. The online version has a search function to help find information quickly.

Offering programs for preschoolers to support the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of aboriginal children.

A variety of playschools exist in our community. As a Parent Link Centre, Midwest Family Connections keeps a listing of the options. Call for more information.

Pre-K programs provide early educational supports for children aged 3 and 4 to lay the foundation for school success. Both the Lloydminster Public and Catholic School Divisions offer Pre-K programming.

Child care options ranging from family dayhomes, to child care centres to after school care programs are offered in Lloydminster. The Licensing Officer in Alberta or an Early Learning and Child Care Consultant in Saskatchewan can be a source of information about the programs available and the process to apply. They can also provide information about subsidies that may be available.

This program is a toolbox of solutions for parents. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to do it. Tip Papers & Tip Sheets; Discussion Groups; 1-on-1 sessions and multi-week groups available.

Would you like to help your baby sleep better while stimulating their growth and development? Check out this great class. Moms and dads are welcome!

We all want to raise healthy and resilient children. This program helps parents and caregivers understand childhood stress and ways to help even young children deal with stress.

Do you want your child to form stronger friendships, calm more quickly when upset, do better in school, handle their emotions better and get sick less often? Come learn ways to help your child understand their feelings.

This is a 7 week parenting program covering topics such as goals of misbehaviour, purpose of negative emotions, how to encourage your child, communication and holding a family meeting.