BridgeWay Family Centre
1801 Lakeshore Rd W L5J 1J6 Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join Early Years Family and Educational Coach Kim Marshall for this free workshop series, Parenting Through a Pandemic. Topics include: Creating Peace in the Chaos, Learning at Home, Productive Play, and Self-Care for Caregivers. Register for all sessions or pick the ones that interest you most! Each session is 45 mins followed by a live question and answer period and will take place every Wednesday from February 17th - March 10th at 7:30pm. The content will be focused on children ages 3-6 years. For more information and to register, visit: https://bridgewaycentre.ca//online-parenting-through-a-pa/

Become a Board member to make a difference in the lives of families in Peel Region! BridgeWay Family Centre is seeking passionate and caring professionals to join our volunteer Board. The Board is currently looking for candidates with experience in the areas of Finance and Law to fill Director and Associate positions. For more information about becoming a Board member, visit: https://bridgewaycentre.ca/get-invol/become-a-board-member/

Playing with play dough is a great way for children to strengthen their hand, finger, and arm muscles all of which are important for learning to write, pick up small objects, open containers, use scissors, and more! Add toys, loose parts, scissors, and more to your child's play dough or play with it on its own! Looking for homemade play dough recipes but not sure where to start? There are lots of different play dough recipes, some that only require 2 ingredients! Play do...ugh with hair conditioner: https://ourbestbites.com/2-ingredient-silky-smooth-play-do/ 3 ingredient play dough recipe: https://www.makeandtakes.com/3-ingredient-play-dough Play dough with shaving cream: https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/shaving-cream-play-doug/ Moon sand recipe: https://afewshortcuts.com/how-to-make-moon-dough/ (Moon sand feels like wet sand. It's easy to mould into different shapes, but also crumbles!) See more

It’s more than a meal; it’s a step towards a healthier lifestyle! Parents and caregivers already know the importance of good nutrition to a child’s healthy mental and physical development. Cooking as a family helps parents model healthy habits and gets kids interested. Register for BridgeWay Cooks and join our Dietitian to cook a recipe that is: quick, easy, health-conscious, budget-friendly, and customizable all from a free meal kit! Call 647-770-6176 to register. We hope to see you there! #morethanameal

Family Education Centre is hosting a variety of parenting workshops including, Cooperative Parenting Through Divorce, Raising Responsible Children, and more! To register or for more information visit: https://familyedcentre.org/online-education/

Families are a child's first teachers and role models. Families connect generations, cultures and traditions, and families help children develop the skills they will need for their whole life. This Family Day, let's celebrate our families by playing and reading together! Here are some activities and books to enjoy together: https://bridgewaycentre.ca/family-day-activities-and-books/ #familyday

Communication, flexibility, and honesty benefit you and others. Join the Brampton Library Tuesday, February 9th 4:30pm-5:30pm for How to Keep Your Relationships Healthy During the Pandemic. This free session will be an open discussion of all kinds of relationships romantic, family, and friendships how they may have changed during the pandemic, how you can cope and what you can do to improve and maintain them. To register, tap here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/adulting-101-how-to-keep-your-r Presented with guest speakers from Moyo Health & Community Services, Family Education Centre , and the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario . This program will also be livestreamed on the Brampton Library Facebook Page.

Reminder there are no programs Monday, February 15th. We hope you enjoy your Family Day!

Check out some Family Day online programs and activities for families by City of Mississauga Recreation ! https://www.mississauga.ca//stay-home-stay-act/family-fun/

Join Victoria Morris from Ivy Rose Creative for Introduction to Family Signing, a workshop developed to introduce sign language into early learning and play by encouraging the family unit as a whole to learn together. Sign Language can be used as an early communication tool for infants and toddlers to share their thoughts, feelings and new discoveries about the world around them. This free workshop will introduce parents to the 4 family starter signs and will discuss tools on how to incorporate signing in everyday play. Register for Introduction to Family Signing here: https://bridgewaycentre.ca//ol-introduction-to-family-sig/

Try this scavenger hunt by finding different objects in your home! Using phrases like the ones shown below (tap and swipe for more) allows children to make connections between the objects and words that describe them. For instance, tell children the cat is soft. This activity allows children to take the next step in their understanding of the word soft i.e. "our cat is soft, but so is my blanket, and my stuffed bear!"

Make a sticky collage using tape! Wrap tape (with the sticky side out) around the legs of a chair or stool, a small table, or the back of a chair to create your sticky collage surface. Grab a variety of objects (such as: buttons, ripped up paper, tissue paper, and pom poms) to stick onto the tape. Then start sticking! This activity can be a lot of fun for children to stick and unstick the objects over and over strengthening those small hand and finger muscles, and developing better dexterity! #playideasforkids

Do you ever look at your spice cabinet to decide what to make for dinner? Likely not because too many spices means too many choices, and can result in feeling overwhelmed or even frustrated. The same can be true for your child when they play especially when they're exploring new play ideas or materials. Fortunately, there are small adjustments you can make so your child's play isn't overwhelming or over stimulating! Tap the images below for 3 ways to prevent over stimulation in your child's play.

Grab some water and paper towels for this sticky collage activity! Start by having your child to tear up the paper towel. Then use a spray bottle or some small bowls of water (food colouring optional) to wet the paper towel. Next, peel the pieces apart and stick them to the window! Try making images and shapes, or sticking and re-sticking them over again. You can even leave the paper towel up to see if it falls! #playideasforkids

Hey, new moms. We’re here for you. Join free online programs, find resources, and connect with other moms with new babies at You and Your Baby, Infant Mother Goose, Infant Massage, and more. Find out more at the link in our bio or send us a message with your questions!

Can you turn your head like a penguin or clap your hands like a seal? From Head to Toe by Eric Carle is a great book for learning and moving different body parts! Find a virtual read aloud to this book here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liMuGN-NJ6o #physicalliteracy

Tantrums are often a form of communication for children letting you know they are feeling stressed, upset, or frustrated. Tantrums can be stressful for both you and your child. Tap: https://www.zerotothree.org//3716-pro-tips-for-managing-to for tips to managing your child's tantrums.

Our in-person programs may be closed but we are still online! Join our online programs 7 days a week to sing and chat with familiar staff and families! Find the full online schedule here: https://bridgewaycentre.ca/schedules/ Not sure about what to expect? Send us a message and we'll answer your questions!

Check out EveryMind for a variety of online parenting workshops! https://www.facebook.com//a.462008963922/3220403751416215/