Camrose Family

Resource Centre
Association
- A Parent Link Centre -

Phone: 672-0141
l.jansen@camrosefrc.com
www.camrosefrc.com

Family Resource Centre Headlines

Welcome to Winter!!
As we near 2017, its a great time to reflect on the previous year.
This past year saw us gain a new space in the basement of Central Agencies
4870 51 Street lower level). We were running low on office and program
space. In case you werent aware, Kari, Lorraine, Krista and Jennifer have
moved their offices over to our new location.
We had many successful events in the past year. Family Day in the Fieldhouse
saw over 300 participants attend and play with their families.
Our Spring and Monster Mash dances continue to be very popular
with our families. Our Canada Day Book sale was a fabulous fundraiser for
our Centre as well.
Staff this year all attended the International Triple P conference in Banff. This
was a great learning opportunity for all of us and we came home with new
ideas. We added Jolene to our staff, who made us a staffing group of 13.
April left us this past month to have a beautiful baby girl, and will be
returning in November of 2017. Staff continue to come up with new and
creative programs each and every year.
Our Board of Directors and Playground Committee folks knocked it out of the
park this year with their tireless dedication and volunteerism for this agency.
They are truly an amazing group and we would be lost with out them.
As we look to 2017, we hope everyone has a healthy and prosperous year!!

Reminder: Registration for winter programs is Saturday January 7, 2017 beginning at

10:00am-2:00pm registrations will be taken until programs are full.

Indoor Playground & Discovery Room (Community

Centre)- drop in times
Indoor Playground

Discovery Room

Monday

8:30am-4:30pm

8:30am-4:30pm

Tuesday

8:30am-4:30pm

12:00pm4:30pm

Wednesday

8:30am-4:30pm

12:00pm4:30pm

Thursday

8:30am-4:30pm

8:30am4:30pm

Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday

10:00am-2:00pm

10:00am-2:00pm

(beginning January 7 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. NO snacks are permitted in this play
space for safety reasons and allergies.
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.

Downtown Centre (lower level 4870-51 Street) -drop in

play times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

9:00am-3:00pm

Wednesday

9:00am-3:00pm

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

What you will experience at our additional play space?

A welcome nook with couches and chairs, where coffee is available for families, a dramatic play centre,
a baby centre, trucks, blocks, and comfy centre to cozy up with a good book and much more. The
space is free to visit, we do ask that you sign in each time you visit and tidy up before you leave.

Check out our Facebook Page Camrose Family Resource Centre

Click LIKE for updates and great information!

Juggling work & family Is this possible?

Trying to juggle the demands of work and family can be very tough. But
when you get the balance right, life will feel a lot easier.
Too much pressure from either work or family can seriously affect our lives and the
lives of those around us. When work stress spills over into home life, we might argue
more, have problems with our relationships and suffer health problems too.
Stress from home can impact your work in the same way. You might even struggle to
do your job properly.
So how can you get the balance right? A good rule to start with is that when you are
at home your family is your focus. And when you are at work your job is your focus.
At home, try to make your mornings run as smoothly as possible. If you start your day
calmly then you won't be bringing any stress from home to work.
Set some ground rules and put a leaving home routine in place. You can even teach
your kids to do things for themselves, like getting dressed.
At work, you should try to do hard tasks early in the day. By doing this you will be taking less stress home with you at the end of the day.
Think of some ways to unwind and relax after work that aren't going to affect your
family's evening routine. Regular exercise and healthy eating can really help NEED
TO CITE WHERE THIS CAME FROM

Annual Family Day Event

Save the Date!- Monday February 20, 2017

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.
The Adventure Bus is coming back! sponsored by the Camrose and Area
E.C.D Coalition

Annual Bunny Hop Get ready to shake your tail feathers

This hopping dance is similar to the Monster Mash, with a Spring Theme.
Friday March 24, 2017
6:30 - 8:30pm
Norsemen Inn, Camrose
We are in need of volunteers to bring snacks for the dance, to assist with
decorating 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 06, 2017 at
9:00am. Dont miss out, tickets sell out fast!
For more information or to sign up to volunteer,
please contact Jolene or Krista 780-672-0141

Mommies Night Out Annual Fundraiser

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

Please watch for more information around the centre, on our

Facebook Page and in the local
media.

Childrens Rehabilitation Services Walk In Clinic

Childrens Rehabilitation Services Rural Walk Ins

Tofield Childrens Walk in ClinicThe first Wednesday of every month
9:00-12:00pm
Tofield Health Centre, 5543-44 Street, Tofield
Please call 780-662-3984 for more information

This opportunity is a great place, in your local

community for parents to ask questions related to their
childs development (ie- how they talk, learning to walk,
fine motor skills etc).

Triple P is online
Got a minute or two to spare?
Thats all the time it takes a parent to share their Triple P experience with
you. Our short videos put the spotlight on parents, from here in Alberta and
around the world, and on other professionals and experts who see the changes Triple P makes in families and communities. Well be adding more videos
soon, so come back again!
Visit: http://www.triplep-parenting.ca/alb-en/our-videos/
Check out what parents and experts say about Triple P

Pester power: Teach your child to be a good consumer

It could be anything from breakfast cereal to the newest computer game. But
chances are your child has a very clear idea of what they want you to buy.
It's hardly surprising when you think about the money spent on marketing to
kids. Children who watch two hours of TV per day will see over 10,000 ads
every year.
There's little we can do to shield our children from the daily stream of advertising. But we can make life in this material world a little easier for moms, dads
and kids.
You can help your child understand why you're buying something or why you're
not buying something. Rather than just saying "because I said so," you could
explain why the product isn't right. Is it too expensive? Perhaps they can have it
when they're older.
You can also help your child by teaching them the value of money. Give them a
set allowance to spend as they like. Even six year olds know what an empty
piggy bank means.
And finally, think about what you say and do in front of your
kids. If you always discuss other people in terms of their
money, your child will learn that having money is the most
important value.
Check out this website for more information: http://www.triplep-parenting.ca/

Resources for Families - Toy Lending Library

How do I Borrow Toys?

1. PLEASE SELECT 1 TO 3 TOYS per child FOR 1 WEEK ONLY.
2. SIGN THE TOYS OUT BY COMPLETING THE FORM. PLEASE BE SURE TO WRITE OUT:

3.

The Date
Your Name and Phone Number
The Item Description
The Item Number

PLACE THE FORM IN THE TOY LIBRARY SIGN OUT BOX AND BE SURE TO USE THE
BAGS TO TAKE HOME YOUR TOYS FOR THE WEEK.

4. RETURN THE TOYS WITHIN 7 DAYS BY PLACING THEM IN THE LARGE TOY
LIBRARY BOX AND THEN YOU CAN SIGN TOYS OUT AGAIN.

Resources for Families - Parent Resource Library

How do I Borrow a Book or DVD?

1. Find an FRC Parent Link Staff to open up the brown cupboard across from the
elevator.
2. Browse through the amazing selection of books on topics such as: (the colored description
behind the topic is for easy finding in the cupboard)

*SELF HELP~~ Red Rectangle, DIVORCE~~Yellow hollow circle, ADOPTION, INFERTILITY~~Pink hollow circles
* BULLYING~~ Orange hollow circles, Creative Resources==Ideas for Parents to use with Children~~~ Green hollow
circles
* INFANT MASSAGE~~ Yellow circle, pink hollow circle,
*PREGNANCY, NEWBORN, BREAST FEEDING AND CHILDCARE~~Yellow circles
* PARENTING GENERAL~~Blue circle, PARENTING: Child rearing, moral and ethical aspects~~~ Blue circle
* PARENTING: Toddlers~~Blue circle, PARENTING: Preteens~~Red Circle, PARENTING: Teenagers~~Red Circle
*NUTRITION~~~ Blue hollow dot, PARENTING: Problem Behaviors~~~Blue circle, yellow hollow dot,
*PARENTING: Toilet Training~~~Blue Circle, orange hollow circle, SEXUALITY~~~Blue Circle, green hollow circle,
*FATHERS~~~Purple circle

3. Fill out the sign out sheet located atop the videos with your name, phone number and
the call number on the side of the book.
4. Please return in a months time to the Box on top of the Toy Library shelf labeled
Books and Videos.

Resources for Families - Ages and Stages Questionnaire and the

Social Emotional Questionnaires
We offer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for parents to use to give themselves a snapshot of
their childs development. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire SE offers parents a snapshot of
their childs development in the Social Emotional area. If you wish to access the ASQ or the ASQSE, please ask a staff member to help you. The questionnaires range from 2 months to 60 months
of age.

What Is the Ages and Stages Questionnaire?

This is a simple questionnaire that the parent fills out at home. It is based on the age of the child
and asks specific questions based on the childs development in the following areas:
Fine motor
Personal-social

Problem-solving
Gross Motor

Communication

What Is the Ages and Stages Questionnaire - SE?

This is a simple questionnaire that the parent fills out at home. It is based on the
age of the child and asks specific questions based on the childs social/emotional
development in the following areas:
Self-regulation

Compliance

Communication

Adaptive Functioning

Autonomy

Affect

Interaction with people

Resources for Families -Taking Action on Bullying Program

The project is a partnership between Alberta Education and Alberta Human Services. The focus of
the project is to provide families and schools not only information and strategies to effectively deal
with bullying behavior but to work with the Camrose Parent Link Centre to empower and
strengthen families in an effort to target prevention.
Currently, the Taking Action on Bullying program is at Round Hill School providing:

In class lessons on bullying education and prevention, individual and family support
Recess supervision, peer mentor groups, student leadership training, staff consultations and
support
The project is also at the Camrose Family Resource Centre providing:

Workshops for families, family consultations and support regarding bullying, resource
information
Assist with Camrose Family Resource Centre parent groups, group presentations to both the
community at large and to other schools

The Taking Action on Bullying project intention is to not only share effective
strategies to deal with current bullying situations but to take a preventative role
by offering/facilitating parent/caregiver workshops and groups which strive to
assist in building their connection with their child.

Recipes from Passions for Health Blog from Alberta Health Services
ttp://www.albertahealthservices.ca/Blogs/PFH/196.aspx

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries at restaurants are
often deep fried in unhealthy fat. A
healthier way to make them is to bake
with a small amount of vegetable oil,
such as canola or olive oil.
Ingredients:
Cooking spray
4 medium Sweet potatoes 4 medium
1 Tbsp Canola oil 22 mL
tsp Salt 2 mL
1 tsp Garlic powder 5 mL
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2. Spray a shallow baking sheet with
non-stick cooking spray or place a
sheet of parchment paper on the baking sheet to keep the fries from sticking to the pan.
3. Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly (do
not peel).
4. Cut potatoes into wedges (about
inch/ 1 cm thick).
5. Pat potatoes dry with paper towels
or clean dish towel.
6. In a large bowl, mix potatoes with
oil, salt and garlic powder.
7. Spread the potatoes on the baking
sheet.
8. Bake for 15 minutes.
9. Turn potatoes once and bake for another 10 minutes or until golden and
crisp.
Makes 6 servings (125 mL/ cup/ 91
g)
Note: For variation, use any other root
vegetable: potatoes, yams, carrots, or
turnips.

Curry Squash & Sweet Potato

Soup
This hearty soup will help to fight off
the chill while providing important nutrients for a healthy body.
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp Canola oil 30 mL
2 cloves Garlic, crushed 2 cloves
1 small Onion, chopped 1 small
1 medium Butternut squash, peeled,
seeded and chopped (about 4 cups) 1
medium
2 medium Sweet potato, peeled and
chopped 2 medium
2 cups Water 500 mL
2 cubes Low sodium chicken or vegetable bouillon cubes, crumbled 2 cubes
tsp Ground ginger 2 mL
1 tsp Curry powder 5 mL
1 Tbsp Honey 15 mL
2 cup 1% milk 500 mL
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick pot or saucepan,
heat oil over medium heat; add garlic
and onion to the oil and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add squash, sweet potato, water,
bouillon, ginger and curry powder into
the saucepan.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for
30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Remove from heat and let cool. Puree in the blender or mash with a potato masher until smooth.
5. Return to pot. Stir in honey and
milk.
6. Stir until heated through.
Makes 6 servings (500 mL/ 2 cups/
320 g)

Check out more recipes and information from

Alberta Health Services at

ttp://www.albertahealthservices.ca/Blogs/PFH/196.aspx

Note: You can substitute cooked

squash with 2 cups (500 mL) of
cooked or canned pumpkin puree.

I can draw...

Camrose and Area E.C.D Coalition

Did you know?
The Camrose and Area ECD coalition has a Facebook page.
Check it out at Camrose and Area Early Childhood Development Coalition.

Like our page!

On our page, you will be kept up to date on what the coalition is doing,
what early childhood events are happening in our communities and early childhood
development information. Lets keep Early Childhood Development on the forefront.

The Adventure Bus February 20, 2017 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!

Have fun and enjoy the many healthy benefits

while engaging with family, friends, and an
others from your community. The best part is its
FREE!
Make a splash on Sunday
March 19 from
11:00-12:00pm,
Camrose Aquatic Centre
FREE!

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

#3 Community Centre 4516-54 Street
Phone: 672-0141 email: l.jansen@camrosefrc.com
www.camrosefrc.com
Camrose Family Resource Centre

Meet our staffDirector

Laurie Jansen
Program Manager
Kari Cameron
Early Childhood Program Coordinators
Lorraine Bell

Kareen Nelson

Kim Kienitz

April McCorquindale

Angela Vanouck
Krista Lantz
Bailey Lassessen

Nicole Norn
Jolene Doig
Wilm Hilchie

Taking Action on Bullying

Jennifer Hastings