PROGRAMS - 3 to 4 Years

1. ME & MY DAD


Me & My Dad welcomes dads and other male figures (grandfathers, uncles, etc.) and their children to enjoy breakfast, children’s activities, and the opportunity to connect with other dads.

Services Offered


  • Toys and crafts
  • Circle time
  • Toy & Resource Lending Library
  • A nutritious breakfast
  • Information & support on a range of subjects including childcare, parenting, community resources and much more

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2. PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER


Parents and Children Together (PACT) is a group for moms, dads and their children aged 18 months to 4 years. Parents participate in the program by joining their children in play activities, helping with setup and clean up tasks, and by making connections with other parents in the group. Parents can receive information and support from the Coordinator, Early Childhood Educator, and a Resource Librarian. Children experience group play opportunities to promote social development, and participate in crafts and circle time.

Services Offered


  • Positive Parenting skills
  • Information about children’s healthy growth and development
  • Circle Time, Learning Activities, and Crafts
  • Healthy snack and lunch
  • Peer Support
  • Information about other services in the community
  • Limited transportation within the City of Peterborough
  • Food Cupboard
  • Toy and Book Lending Library

Details


  • Where: Peterborough Family Resources Centre
    201 Antrim St (downstairs), Peterborough
  • When: Every Thursday 9:30 am - 12 noon
  • How to Register: Referral is required. For information on how to obtain a referral or make a self referral please contact the Family Support Coordinator by phone (705)748-9144 ext.305 or by email candacep@pfrc.ca

3. FAMILY PLAY TO LEARN


The Family Play to Learn program is a drop-in style program for parents, grandparents, or care providers and young children. Children are provided the opportunity to play with other children while learning and developing through a wide variety of fun activities.

Services Offered


  • Creative craft area
  • Circle time sing-a-long
  • Toy and Resource Lending Library
  • Information and support on a range of subjects including childcare, parenting, community resources and much more

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4. RESOURCE LIBRARY


The Toy and Resource Lending Library at the Peterborough Family Resource Centre is a place where you can discover your child's imagination! Our resource library is a great place where you can borrow a wide variety of toys and resources for you and your child.

Services Offered


  • High quality, developmentally appropriate toys for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children
  • A wide variety of games, books, and activities supporting early literacy and numeracy
  • Resources for child care providers including themed curriculum kits, and story-based literacy kits

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5. IT STARTS WITH A STORY


The It Starts with a Story series of workshops are designed for parents to experience with their children the joy of literacy beyond just reading the story. Families will read through the story and enjoy various related activities designed to expand the learning experience of the story. Parents can sign up for individual stories.

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  • Not Offered This Session



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6. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN


The Kids in the Kitchen series of workshops are designed for parents to experience, with their toddler or preschoolers, the joy of cooking. These workshops teach early math and literacy skills. This program also gives parents an opportunity to try new recipes with their children. Parents can sign up for individual sessions as workshop topics change regularly.

Services Offered


  • Quality one-on-one time spent with your child
  • Promote a physical active lifestyle with your child
  • Meet other parents and have fun!
  • Early math & literacy skills for your child

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7. POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS


Do you feel like your child is not listening to you? Do you and your child have daily power struggles? Is being a parent stressing you out? Positive Discipline for Pre-Schoolers is a three session parenting course were we will talk about what behaviour you should expect from your 3-5 year old, tools to help you communicate with your child and the importance of taking care of yourself.

Details


  • Not Offered This Session


 

 

 

 



8. RAISING YOUR SPIRITED CHILD


Raising Your Spirited Child is a workshop that offers parents and caregivers insights, support and strategies for dealing with spirited children. The key word that distinguishes spirited children from other children is “more” - more intense, more persistent, more sensitive, and more uncomfortable with change.

This course uses the book of the same name and includes written exercises and assignments

Services Offered


  • Tips for figuring out your child’s temperament and your own
  • Cues that indicate intensity rising
  • Strategies for reducing and eliminating power struggles

Details


  • Not Offered This Session

11. SLEEPLESS IN PETERBOROUGH


Sleepless in Peterborough is a one day session that discusses how to help your child get the sleep they need to manage emotions, control impulses, stay focused and get along with others. A follow up session will be held to discuss how the strategies have been working and share other ideas.

Details


  • Not Offered This Session


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