Caroline Family Centre
5019 49th ave T0M 0M0 Caroline, AB, Canada

I will open this up to a a parent and child pair if we don't have responses from grandparents by this Thursday.

It's a challenge to find an activity that seniors and grandkids can do together while following COVID protocol. Here's one! See the poster... but you have to register quickly!

Cutoff date to register for the Family Centre Dinner is Nov. 20 - see info on the poster.

If you're looking for a family event check out this FB page.

Come join us down at the Lou Soppit on Halloween from 1-4 PM for some games, treats, colouring pages and a haunted house.

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A great parenting class with decades of research is offered for free in Caroline! Facilitated by :Angela Charles and Mai Britt Savill

Did you know we offer male mentorship? If you are in need of someone to talk to and need information or support while facing an unplanned pregnancy, we have mal...e mentors available at the Red Deer Centre on Wednesday evenings from 6 8 pm and on call at the Olds and Rocky Mountain House office. If you are looking for parenting information or help facing an unplanned pregnancy call us today at 403-343-1619 or visit our website at www.pregnancycare.ca

Upcoming guided hike that is family friendly. The kids will love splashing through this creek!

Community Education Service free webinar: Thursday July 16 @ 10am Keeping Children and Youth Engaged over the Summer This ...presentation will focus on a question that seems to be on every parent's mind over the summer, "how do I meaningfully engage my children and youth at home?" Current professionals will often advocate for at least one physical activity, and one cognitively stimulating task a day. We will be discussing when it is the best time to engage with your child, we will outline how to create goals as a parent, we will teach you how to build on your strengths and how to use your environment to your advantage, how to implement effective praise for both yourself and your child and of course we will provide you with a large list of age-appropriate activities and resources to start off your parenting toolkit. We use the Teaching-Family Model to help you teach practical skills such as problem-solving, goal setting, self-determination, and support learning which leads to long-term outcomes. Link to register : https://communityeducationservice.webex.com//m/default.do See more

Rocky and Area! July calendar is ready. Join us!

Relaunch Stage Highlights for Phase 2 - CTV News Edmonton has put together a full list of services reopening on Friday, June 12. HEALTH AND WELLNESS More surg...eries Massages Acupuncture Reflexology PERSONAL SERVICES Esthetics Cosmetics Skin and body treatments Manicures Pedicures Waxing Facial treatments Tanning beds FITNESS Gyms Recreation centres Fitness studios Arenas Sports teams will be allowed to play in "mini leagues" as part of region-only cohorts of up to 50 players ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION Movie theatres Libraries Community halls Pools Casinos Bingo halls Instrumental concerts Arcades and video lottery terminals GATHERINGS AND COHORTS Indoor social gatherings have increased from 15 to 50 people, while outdoor social gatherings have gone from 50 to 100 people. The province also lifted the 50 per cent capacity cap at restaurants, bars, cafes, casinos and worship gatherings, but physical distancing must still be practiced. Households can now grow their close contact interactions with other households to a maximum of 15 people. STILL NOT APPROVED Stage 2 will not see K-12 students returning to regular classes, vocal concerts, major festivals and concerts, sporting events, nightclubs, amusement parks and Hookah lounges. K-12 classes are scheduled to resume in September; however, students can request diploma exams or summer school. Non-essential travel outside of Alberta is not recommended until Stage 3 of the relaunch strategy.

We’ve posted this before but worth a revisit. Play is projective, which means children take something they’re struggling with or trying to process, and utilize... play to work through those presenting issues. Sometimes the play can seem dark, disturbed, or aggressive it’s ok. Its just how little humans make sense of their world and work through big feelings that are hard to express in words. See more

How long can you safely keep your groceries? Here is a timetable from a Canadian website called foodrescue.ca containing consume by dates for foods in our pantries and fridges.

Stay alert and monitor.

By Mary Rita Shilke Sill . . . www.whenyouthoughtiwasntlooking.com WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING... When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.. When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say,’ Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.' I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS, BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES. LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT .. Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child. ...

Need someone to talk to? Here’s a basic list of local mental health supports I put together. Feel free to share

WRSD Avoids Layoffs of School Support Staff: https://www.wrsd.ca//wrsd-avoids-layoffs-of-school-support

Want to talk to an Elder. In response to COVID-19, the Native Women's Association of Canada has Elders available by phone.

Important video for sterilizing groceries and take out meals.Do the best you can! //www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=sjDuwc9KBps&feature=emb_logo&fbclid=IwAR3EPugrBj199rtf56upKWC7pvO---lPXAvynwEbAjrbkQM2_J-tqqN_upE