Camrose Family

Resource Centre
Association
- A Parent Link Centre -

Phone: 672-0141
cdss8@telus.net
www.camrosefrc.com

Welcome 2016
Inside this edition of our newsletter you will find lots of interesting
news, articles and fun ideas. We have also included our Winter
schedules.
Camrose Family Resource
Centre Events Calendar

Registration for Winter

Programs

Saturday January 09, 2016

10:00-2:00pm

All staff away for training

February 03 05

Annual Family Day

Monday February 15
10:00-2:00pm
Camrose Community Centre
Free for all families

Annual Bunny Hop

Friday March 11
6:30-8:30pm
Norseman Inn Camrose
Tickets go on saleMonday February 08 at
9:00 am

All staff will be away for a training event

February 03 05, 2016 No programming will run.
Indoor Play ground and Discovery Room will be open
for drop in. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Please note that registration will begin on
Saturday, January 9, 2016 starting at 10:00 a.m.
As in the past, it will be first come, first served for program
availability. You can phone our office at 10:00 a.m.
(calls will not be answered or taken into consideration if
messages are left on the answering
machine) or show up in person.
Registration day is the first Saturday the indoor playground and
discovery room are open for the new year, so come on by and play.
For Winter 2016 programming, we have offered several of the
favorite programs that we love, as well as some new ones. Program
information is in the centre of newsletter. As well as all the rural
community programming.
Have you heard of Triple P? An Australian, evidence based
parenting program . We are able to offer this parenting program to
all parents and caregivers free of charge. You will find more
information in this newsletter.
Our Annual Family Day Festivities will be on Monday,
February 15 from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. New to the event this year
the Adventure Bus. Please come and join us for some fun activities
with your family.

Drop in Ball Time in the Indoor

Soccer Field

Monday thru Friday 11:00-12:00

Free of Charge!

Lastly, if you are interested in getting involved in our organization,

please let a staff know. We have many opportunities for you to be
involved.

Reminder: Registration for fall programs is Saturday January 09 2016 beginning at

10:00am-2:00pm registrations will be taken until program is full.

Indoor Playground Drop In times

Monday

11:30am-4:30pm

Tuesday

8:30am-4:30pm

Wednesday

8:30am-4:30pm

Thursday

8:30am-4:30pm

Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday

10:00am-2:00pm
(beginning January 09 Closed on long weekends)

What you will experience at our indoor preschool play space?

Equipped with a climbing structure, dramatic play centres, baby centre with a full mirror, trucks, blocks,
toy tables with various themed activities and a whole lot more. The space is free to visit, we do ask that
you sign in each time you visit and tidy up before you leave.

Discovery Room Drop In times

Monday

3:30pm-4:30pm

Tuesday

12:00pm4:30pm

Wednesday

12:00pm 4:30pm

Thursday

11:30am -4:30pm

Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday

10:00am-2:00pm
(beginning January 09 Closed on long weekends)

What you will experience in our Discovery Room?

The room is a great space to allow your child to be creative, explore different sensory activities, build a
puzzle, or get comfy with a book. The craft cupboard is always full of various types of crafts, fresh play
dough/gak/goop and free play materials. This is the room to have your snacks, beverages or picnic.

Check out our Facebook Page Camrose Family Resource Centre

Click LIKE for daily updates and great information!

Taking care of yourself as a parent Are you stressed?

Sometimes it seems like the demands and stresses of parenting just keep building up! But
there are things you can do to get life back under control.

Think about what makes you feel stressed each day. If you lower these everyday stresses, it will be
easier to deal calmly with your children. It will also make it easier to cope with those unexpected
things, like illness.

For some parents it just seems like there is too much to do each day. You might need to make
some changes to your lifestyle. Talk to your partner about ways to change your routine or share
the workload.

Call on friends and family you trust if you want some extra help. Everyone needs a little support
now and then so there's no reason to feel guilty about asking them to mind the kids or to have a
coffee with you.

For other parents, the hour after everyone comes home from school and work is the most stressful
part of the day. Put a good routine in place where each person knows what they need to do. This
will help your evenings to run smoothly.

Finally, you should always take some time for yourself to relax or do something you enjoy. Even 30
minutes a day can be enough to help you feel refreshed. Regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle
help too.

Triple P's Five Steps to Positive Parenting

"Take care of yourself as a parent" is one of Triple P's

Five steps to positive parenting.

Annual Family Day Events

Save the date: Monday February 15, 2015

10:00-2:00 pm

Concession from 11:00-1:00pm cash only

Community Centre Field House

Special Guests
Watch for more detailed information on our
Facebook page, in the Indoor Playground and in the Camrose Booster.
{New this year} The Adventure Bus sponsored by the Camrose and Area ECD
Coalition

M.E.N.D is back Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!!!

MEND 2-4 is a weekly, 90 minute program that runs for 10 weeks. Its
aimed at children 2-4 years of age and their families and combines active play, nutrition and
behaviour change. Each session includes active play and snack time that
children and parents participate in together. Additionally, creative play
sessions just for children, and information sessions specific for
parents are provided.
Parent topics include:
Healthy eating for families
Mealtime struggles
Portion sizes

Healthy habits

The program starts February 01, 2016

For more information, please talk to a FRC staff member.

Annual Bunny Hop

The dance will be very similar to the Monster Mash, with a Spring Theme.

Friday March 11, 2015

6:30 - 8:30pm

Norsemen Inn, Camrose

We are in need of volunteers to bring snacks for the dance, to assist
with decora(ng and clean-up.

Watch for more detailed information on our website, Facebook, in

the Indoor Playground and in the Camrose Booster.
Tickets to go on sale February 08, 2016 at 9:00am.
Dont miss out, tickets sell out fast!
For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please contact
Kim Kienitz @ cdss12@telus.net

Camrose Family Resource Centre A Parent

Link Centre

Winter 2016

PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/ CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 5 years old

Facilitated groups provide a great opportunity for parents with young children to meet other parents,
access information and resources, while spending quality time with their children.

Programs for Families with Infants & Toddlers

Programs
Curious Cuties
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

This program for parents is to have an enjoyable social time with other families, discuss baby related
topics and to be introduced to various community resources and programs. You will learn songs,
rhymes and other developmental activities to do with your babies!
Fridays:

Age Group

Camrose Public
Health

0-12 months

(5510 46 Ave)

January 15 March 18

9:00-10:00 am

Free

No session on February 05

With Infant Massage we use touch, our first language, to enhance our expression of love, caring and
Infant Massage
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

Age Group
3 weeks to
pre-crawling

Toddler Time
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

Age Group
12 months
36 months

Signing Time
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

Age Group 6-months to

3 years

respect to aid in the bonding process. Infant massage assists in the growth and development of baby's
body, mind and spirit. In addition, it can bring relief to complaints of colic, constipation, respiratory
disorders and sleeping difficulties. Pre-registration is a must!!
Tuesdays:
Camrose Public
Library, Irving
Room

January 19, 26, February 2 & 9

10:00-11:00 am

No charge

Are you interested in learning more about things that you can do with your Toddler such as homemade crafts, songs, games and accessing community resources? Come connect with other
moms/dads, grandparents and other caregivers. Our class will include a talk time as well as crafts
and guest speakers.
Thursdays:
Discovery
Room

February 18, 25, March 03 & 10

10:00-11:00 am

$5.00/ family

Through songs, stories and games, you will learn an exciting way to help your children communicate!
There are so many benefits to using sign language with your children!

Thursdays:
Camrose
Public Library,
Irving Room

Level 1January 14, 21,28,

Feb. 11 & 18
Level 2- February 25, Mar 03, 10,
17, & 24

10:00-11:00am

No charge

Programs for Families with PreschoolersDay

Fuzzy Pickles

For families with children 18 months-5 years old, there will be a different theme each week as we encourage development and enhance your childs play through songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Snack is
included.

Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

Age Group

Tuesdays:
Discovery
Room

18 months 5 years

Messy Madness
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

10:00-11:15am

$5.00/family

Session 1- January 19, 26,

February 02 & 09
Session 2- February 23,
March 1, 8, & 15

Come play and get messy!!! Cool and Creative theme based Messy Play Activities are provided each
week.
Mondays:
Discovery Room

February 22, 29, March 7, 14 & 21

1:30-2:30pm

$5.00/family
Please have your child
dressed in PLAY clothes

Age Group
2 1/2 5 years

A Hand made
Valentines & Easter
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

Age Group

Handmade gifts are the best kind, particularly when they're made by children and then given to
someone special. Come and enjoy spending cherished time with your child/ren creating Valentine cards
and Easter treats to send to that special someone.
Indoor
playground &
Discovery Room

MEND Program

Age Group
2-4 years of age

1:30-2:30pm

$5.00/family

Valentines: February 11
Easter: March 24

18 months 5 years

Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

Thursday:

Join us for active play, snack-time, and creative play, ending with a parent/caregiver workshop
covering nutrition and mind/behaviour change for 10 weeks. Mind Exercise Nutrition Do It!

Indoor Play
Ground and
Discovery
Room

Mondays
February 1, 8, 22, 29
March 7, 14, 21
April 4, 11, & 18

10:00-11:30 am

Free, however space is

limited

Im a little snowman round and fat

Here are my mittens
And here is my hat
Add a little scarf and a carrot nose
You stand so tall when to cold winds blows.

Please bring
Indoor Shoes

Programs for Families with Preschoolers - Evening

Programs
Lil Picasso
EVENINGS
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

Bring your little artist and lets travel to Vienna to meet Klimt. Well be using real art supplies like
gold leafing to create masterpieces for your homes. We will have songs and a bedtime snack to end
the evening.
Indoor
Tuesday Evenings:
Playground and
January 26, February 2 & 9
6:30-7:30pm
$5/child
Discovery Room

Age Group 3-6 years

of age

Lil Chefs EVENINGS

Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

Age Group
3-6 years of age

Enjoy an evening of cooking and baking with your little ones. We will be making healthy and yummy
treats inspired by the colors of the rainbow. Please let us know if you or your child have any
allergies.
Tuesday Evenings:
Indoor
Playground and
Discovery Room

March 15, 22 & 29

6:30-7:30pm

$5/child

Drop In Programs for families with Children 0-6 years

Wednesday
Morning Drop In
Playgroup
No registration required.
Just drop in.

Come join us for active play in the soccer field as well as songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes, stories
and a themed craft or activity!
Community
Centre Indoor
soccer field &
Discovery
Room

Free

Every Wednesday:
January 13 March 30

10:00-11:30 am

No group on February 03

Parents please bring

your childs snacks,
water and indoor
shoes.

Come join us for fun physical active play as well as songs, finger plays, and nursery rhymes!
Friday
Morning Drop In
Playgroup
No registration required.
Just drop in.

Every Friday:
Indoor Soccer
Field

January 22, 29, Feb 12, 19,26,

Mar 04, 11, 18

Free
10:00-11:00 am

Q. Where does a snowman keep his money?

A. In a snow bank.
Q. How do you scare a snowman?
A. You get a hairdryer!
Q. What do you call a snowman in the summer?
A. A puddle!

Parents please bring

water and indoor
shoes.

Parents ProgramsGood-bye meal time struggles

Goodbye Mealtime
Struggles
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

MUST
PRE-REGISTER

Is your child a picky eater? Does the dinner table often turn into a battlefield? If you have ever
experienced mealtime struggles when feeding your child this session is for you! Join a discussion with
other parents, a pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) and a Registered Dietitian (RD) to explore the
many reasons behind mealtime struggles and find strategies that will help your child and family.
Camrose
Community
Centre

Monday- February 01

6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday April 13

Free
**Childcare is
available but MUST
be registered at
least 2 days before.
**

Parents Programs Me time for moms & Financial savvy parents

Me time for Mom
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

MUST
PRE-REGISTER

Financial Savvy Parents

Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

MUST
PRE-REGISTER

Moms can come and enjoy time together with other moms discussing topics that are relevant to their life
and learn self care strategies. Self care strategies will include pampering, relaxation skills, art and basic
cooking for your children. After the activities join us for a delicious cup of tea.
Childcare is provided.
Thursdays:
Camrose
Community
Church

March 03, 10, 17, 24, 31

9:30-11:30am

**Childcare is available but

MUST be registered at least
2 days before. **

Please email Kari

@
cdss18@telus.net
to register or for
any questions

Insurance 101 - Learn about different insurances and how they work to help protect you and your
family if someone were to pass away, get a critical illness or have a disability happen.
Estate Planning 101 Get your questions on law and estate planning. How to write a will and

How to make things easier for my family if something bad happens to me?
Investments 101 - Learn what types of investments and savings plans there are for you and your

Camrose
Community
Centre

Monday- Jan 11 Insurance 101

Wednesday Jan 13 Estate
Planning 101

6:30-8:30pm

Free

Monday-Jan 18 Investments 101

Parents Programs Dad program LEGO kidnection

LEGO
Kidnection
Registration begins on
Saturday, January 09 at
10am

MUST
PRE-REGISTER
Children are asked to be
3 years+

This program is designed to promote positive father involvement, strengthen father/child relationships
and provide an environment which recognizes the parenting abilities of fathers AND all while building
with LEGO. We will be joined by Patrick Dillon from the Alberta Father Involvement Initiative to learn
about the WHYS of fatherhood and how this program can support fathers. Each family will leave with
a LEGO kit to continue the Kidnection at home.

Tofield Arena
AND
Killam Family
Resource Centre

Free

Saturday January 23 Tofield

Saturday February 20 Killam

10:00-12:00pm

Contact Kim/Kari
(780) 672-0141 or
email at
cdss18@telus.net

Parents ProgramsTriple P parenting program

Programs

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

Group Triple P is a great opportunity to meet other parents in similar situations other parents who'll
Level 4 Group

support you and share stories with you. From the start, you'll be given tips and suggestions to fit the

Triple P for Parents

of Children 0-12

needs of your family. You'll see scenes from the Every Parent's Survival Guide DVD, which show you
how the ideas work in real life. And your workbook will give you the tools and information you need to
start positive parenting right away at home. Your Triple P provider will guide you every step of the way
and even provide backup phone support as you put your new skills into practice.
Please call the Centre to see if Group Triple P might be right for you and your family.
PACE Outreach
School
Camrose
Community
Centre

Discussion Group for

Parents of Children
0-12
Dealing with
Disobedience Jan 20
Hassle-free Shopping
with Children Jan 27
Managing Fighting and
Aggression Feb 10
Developing good
bedtime routines
Feb 17

WednesdayEvenings

6:15-8:15pm

February 10, 17, 24, March 02 & 23

Free, however
registration is
required.

**Childcare is available but

MUST be registered at least
2 days before. **

In a relaxed group session, your provider will give you tips and suggestions for dealing with your
child's problem behaviour. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully dealing
with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other parents in the
group, if you wish to. You'll also be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home.
You are welcome to attend one discussion or all of them.
Camrose
Community
Centre
Room 231

WednesdayEvenings

6:00-8:00pm

January 20, 27, February 10, 17

Free, however
registration is
required.

**Childcare is available but

MUST be registered at least
2 days before. **

This program seeks to improve the quality of parent/child relationships and helps parents to develLevel 4
Stepping Stones
Group

op effective, practical strategies for managing misbehavior and developmental problems common

Triple P for Parents

of Children 0-12

the Centre to see if Stepping Stones Group Triple P might be right for you and your family.

among children with disabilities aged 2-12 years.

Camrose
Community
Centre
Room 231

WednesdayEvenings
Mar 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 & April 27
**Childcare is available but
MUST be registered at least
2 days before. **

Please call

6:00-8:30pm

Free, however
registration is
required.

Camrose Family Resource CentreA Parent Link

Centre

Rural Winter 2016 Schedule

PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/ CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 5yrs
DROP IN facilitated playgroups for families with songs, stories, finger plays and crafts. A great opportunity for
parents with young children to meet other parents, access information and resources, while spending quality time
with their children. Triple P support is also available at all rural playgroups.

Programs

Location

Bashaw
Monkey Business

Bashaw Public Library

Dates

Time

Fee/Contact

Wednesdays

10:00-11:30am

Contact Kim at
(780) 672-0141

(the 1st & 3rd of each month)

January 20, February17,

Discussion Group in
Bashaw
for Parents of
Children 0-12 years
old
Dealing with
Disobedience Feb 10
Hassle-free Shopping
with Children Feb 17

In a relaxed group session, your

provider
March
2 & will
16 give you tips and suggestions for dealing with your child's
problem behaviour. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully dealing with the same
issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other parents in the group, if you wish
to. You'll also be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and information to help you try your
new strategies at home. You are welcome to attend one discussion or all of them.

Bashaw Public
Library

WednesdayEvenings

6:00-8:00 pm

Free

February 10, 17, 24, March 02

Managing Fighting and

Aggression Feb 24
**Childcare is available but
MUST be registered for at least
2 days before. **

Developing good
bedtime routines
March 02

Bawlf

Parents bring their

Every Thursday
Bawlf
Lutheran
Church

Group meets every week.

(Parent Link visits on the

10:00-12:00pm

1st & 3rd Thursdays)

own snack

Contact April at
(780) 672-0141 for
more
information Bawlf
Playgroup

January 21, February 18,

March 3, 17
Thursdays
Daysland
PLAYgroup

Parents bring their

own snack

Daysland
Alliance
Church

(the 2nd & 4th of each month)

January 14, 28, February 11, 25
March 10, 24

10:00-12:00pm

Contact April at
(780) 672-0141 for
more
information
Daysland
Playgroup

Rural Winter Programming Continued ...

Forestburg
PLAY for me and you

Fridays
Forestburg
Public Library

nd

(2

10:00-11:30am

Contact Krista at
(780) 672 -0141
or email
cdss15@telus.net

10:0012:00pm

$2 per family/visit

th

& 4 Friday of the month)

January 22, February 12, 26,

March 11

Hay Lakes
Parent
Tot Playgroup

Hay Lakes
Our Saviour
Lutheran
Church

Fridays
nd

(2

th

& 4 Friday of the month)

Contact April at
780 672-0141 for
more
information or
Hay Lakes

January 29, February 12, 26,

March 11

Playgroup
Holden
Parent
Nursery

Every Tuesday
Holden
Community
Hall

Parents bring their

own snack

Killam
Playgroup

Group meets every week.

(Parent Link visits on the 2nd &
4th Tuesday.)

9:30- 12:00 pm

Please contact
Krisha
780-688-2488

January 12, 26, February 9, 23,

March 8 & 22
Flagstaff
Family
Resource Centre
Killam Agriplex

Tuesdays

10:00-11:30am

$5 drop in fee

(the 1st & 3rd of each month)

Contact Kareen
for more
information

January 05, 19, February 2, 16,

March 01, 15

(780) 672-0141
Wednesdays
Lougheed
Playgroup

Lougheed Community Hall

(only on the 3rd Wednesday of

the month)

No fee
10:00-11:30 am

Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16

No fee

Tuesdays
Lougheed
Play,
Learn and Grow Together

(the 2nd & 4th of every month)

Lougheed
Fieldhouse
(Arena)

January 12, 26, Feb 9, 23,

Mar 8, 22

For more
information
please
telephone
Angela
(780) 672 0141

10:00-11:30 am

For more
information please
telephone
Lorraine
(780)
672 0141

Rural Winter Programming Continued ...

New Norway
ent

Par-

& Tot

Wednesdays
New Norway
Community
Hall

10:00-12:00pm

For more
information
New Norway
Parents and Tots
playgroup or
telephone
Angela
780 672-0141

10:00-12:00pm

$30/family/year

(the 2nd and 4th of each month)

January 13, 27, February 10, 24,

March 09, 23

Parents bring their

own snack

Fridays
Round Hill
Round Hill Rugrats

(the 1st & 3rd of every month)

Community
Centre

Contact Krista at
(780) 672-0141
or

January 15,
February 05 (No Parent Link )

cdss15@telus.net

February 19, March 4 & 18

10:00-11:30am

Mondays
Ryley Mystery PLAY
Date

Tofield Kids Spot

Play Group

Good News
Church

Tofield
Community
Hall
5309 - 50 St.

(once a month)

January 11, February 01,

07
Every Tuesday.

(780) 663-3730

March

Group meets every week.

For more
information
please contact
Kim W

9:30-11:30am

(Parent Link Visits on the 1st and 3rd

Tuesday)

$3/drop in fee

For more
information Kids
Spot Tofield
Playgroup or
Mary-Anne at

January 19,
February 9, 23(both dates changed)

780-554-5106

March 1, 15
Viking Stay and
Play

Viking
Alliance
Church

Wednesdays
10:30-12:00pm
February 10, 17, 24, March 01

Pre-registration is
required.

Register by
calling
Viking FCSS
780-336-4024 or
Kareen at
780-672-0141 or
cdss11@telus.net

$5 per family, donated back to

the Church

Triple P Tip - Helping kids solve problems for themselves?

By Professor Matt Sanders
From a board game to the board room, problem solving is a skill that can get you
through many tricky situations in life. So how can you teach your kids to become
good problem solvers?
Children need to practice their problem-solving skills. The starting point can be everyday play.
Here, they are surrounded with chances to problem solve, whether they're playing an
imaginary game with their toys, building with blocks, or colouring. It's the perfect time for
them to show you what they know and what they can do.
It also gives you the chance to prompt them towards a solution and to praise their efforts.
For example, your child might be working on a puzzle. They ask for your help finding a
missing piece. Instead of just handing them the piece, you could prompt them to find the
answer themselves. You could say something like, "What size piece are you looking for? What
colour?" and guide them towards the answer.
This not only teaches them about the steps of problem solving, it sends them the message
that problems have solutions. And they will realize that they are able to find those solutions.
Growing up in an environment like this will help kids become confident enough to tackle
problems in the future.

Professor Matt Sanders is founder of the Triple P Positive Parenting Program .

To find out more about Triple P in Alberta go to
www.triplep-staypositive.net or
talk to any of the staff at our Centre.

Ages and Stages Questionnaires- Why screening matters?

Screening celebrates milestones in our children
We offer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for parents to use, to give themselves a snapshot
of their childs development. The questionnaire will only take 10 15 minutes and is available in
English or Spanish. The ASQ can be completed right at the play group, at home or over the
phone. If you wish to access an ASQ or an ASQ-SE, please ask a staff member to help you.
Once you receive the appropriate simple questionnaire, you will
notice a series of specific questions related to your childs
development. The developmental areas will include:

Fine Motor Communication

Problem Solving

Personal-social

Gross Motor

Ages and Stages questionnaires are available for

age range of 1 66 months.

The Ages and Stages Questionnaire-SE offers parents a snapshot of their childs development in
the Social Emotional area.
The developmental areas on the ASQ-Se will include:

Selfregulation

Compliance

Adaptive functioning

Social Communication

Autonomy

Affect

Interaction with people

Ages and Stages Social Emotional questionnaires are available
for age range of 1 72 months

Please ask an FRC staff for one at any time, in the centre or at a rural group.

February the month of love and family

February is a month full of LOVE and time
dedicated to family. At the
Family Resource Centre we are going to
be celebrating the month by doing an

ASQ/ASQ SE
BLITZ
We will have as many opportunities
for families to access the
questionnaires as possible. Please
feel free to ask a staff at any time for
this wonderful tool to have a snap
shot of your childs
development.

Mommies Night Out Annual Fundraiser

Attention all Moms, Grandmas and Aunts
The Camrose Family Resource Centre will be hosting our second Annual Mommies
Night Out in early Spring.

Please watch for more information

around the centre, on our
Facebook Page and in the local
media.

Triple P Walk In Service Viking and Killam

IS THIS YOU?
A child who melts down in the supermarket? One who wont go to bed without a fight? The kid whos
always disobedient, or the one who bites, hits or fights?

Triple P Can Help!

AND ITS COMING TO YOU!
Rural Walk-In Services
A Triple P Practitioner from the Camrose Family Resource Centre will be coming to the Counties of
Flagstaff and Beaver, to provide consultation and support services in YOUR community!
Triple P is an evidence based program that offers parents practical, easy to use information and
support. Whatever your need, no matter how simple or complex, Triple P can help!
For more information about the Triple P Program visit
www.triplep-parenting.net/alb-en/home/
Make an appointment OR just walk-in to speak with an accredited
Triple P Practitioner who will help get you the support you need!
Flagstaff Family and Community Services

Viking/Beaver FCSS

Thurs Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 03, 17 Apr 7, 21

Thurs Jan 14, 28, Feb 11, 25, Mar 10, 24,
Apr 14, & 28
1:00-3:00pm

Welcome 2 Parenthood

Kari Cameron, Program Manager

780-672-0141
cdss18@telus.net
Camrose Family Resource Centre
A Parent Link Centre

Healthy Breakfast Recipes www.leannebrown.com

Omlette
4 eggs

$1.60 total

2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

$ 0.80 /s e r v i n g

salt and pepper butter for the pan

1 shallot or small red onion, finely diced
cup grated cheese
Crack the eggs in a bowl. Add the dill, salt, pepper,
and beat with a fork.
Put a big saucepan on medium-high heat.
Melt a small blob of butter in the pan.
Once the butter is sizzling, add the onion and saut for
about two minutes, until its translucent and smells
great.
Add the egg to the hot pan and swirl it around to coat
the surface evenly.
If the center of the omelette cooks more quickly than
the edge, use a spatula to pull any raw egg into the
middle. Then stop touching it.
After about 30 seconds, toss the cheese on top along
with any other raw or cooked vegetable you feel like adding.
Once none of the egg remains translucent, fold the omelette in half with your spatula, then lift it out of
the pan. You dont want any brown on your eggs. If Im serving two people, I usually cut one large
omelette in half rather than making two omelettes. However, when you feel like being fancy, you can
make a pair of two-egg omelettes simply by using half the ingredients for each. Add: ham, tomatoes,
mushrooms to change it up a bit.

Oatmeal
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water

$0.25 total

(with no additions)

$ 0.13 /s e r v i n g

tsp salt
In a small pot, add the oats, water and salt. Place it on medium-high heat, just until the water comes to
a boil. Immediately turn the heat to low and place a lid on the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, until the oats
are soft and tender and most of the water has cooked off. You can add more water if you like your oatmeal smooth and thin, or use slightly less if you want a thick oatmeal. Whether its milky and sweet or
savory and salty, Im sure you can find a favorite way to
enjoy a hot bowl of oats in the morning!
Add: berries, apples and cinnamon, for different flavors.

Camrose and Area ECD CoalitionActivities in the Community

The Adventure Bus February 15, 2015 10:00-2:00pm at the Community
Centre FREE for families (Bus is ideal for 2 11 years old)
Some Great Reasons to use the
Adventure Bus

It's so much FUN! (A key

motivating factor for keeping
children physically active)
Develop basic motor skills.
Enhance kinesthetic awareness.
Improve fitness & activity
levels.
Build self-esteem and
confidence.
Encourage active participation
for all.
Reinforce attentiveness and
turn-taking skills.
Increase balance, coordination and agility.
Develop skills to enhance other sports
Facilitate development of a life-long love of activity and fitness.
Locally owned and operated!

Building brains and futures: One connection at a time

by: Dr. Robbin Gibb
Associate Professor of Neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge
Dr. Gibb will be presenting on brain development in children and how this may differ
between genders, Music and the brain and play and brain
development. Information on how to enhance your
learning environments to build better brains. Time will be
given for questions.
Families please plan to attend one of these sessions
on Wednesday March 23, 2016
Afternoon 1:00-3:30 pm
Evening 6:00-8:00pm (Childcare provided)
Location to be determined
Snacks will be provided at both sessions
Register today by calling Kari 780-672-0141

Parent & Tot Program

Camrose Community Centre Indoor Soccer Field
Monday ~ Friday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free of Charge
(Please have clean footwear or socks and
be sure your stroller tires are wiped dry)
Thank-you to the city of Camrose for continuing Parent & Tot Time and for
offering this program to our community at large.

Camrose Family Resource Centre Association - A Parent Link Centre

Phone: 672-0141
email: cdss8@telus.net
www.camrosefrc.com
Camrose Family Resource Centre

Meet our staffDirector

Laurie Jansen
Program Manager
Kari Cameron
Early Childhood Program Coordinators www.parentlinkalberta.ca
Lorraine Bell
Kareen Nelson
Kim Kienitz
April McCorquindale
Angela Vanouck
Nicole Norn
Krista Lantz
Bailey Lassessen
Wilm Hilchie
Taking Action on Bullying
Jennifer Hastings