GROWING YEARS Family Resource Centre
216 Manitoba Avenue R1A 0Y5 Selkirk, MB, Canada

A sweet little bedtime story and instrumental lullaby video of Sandra Boynton's "Jungle Night" book, with music by Yo-Yo Ma.

Reminder: WHOLE FAMILY LOVE virtual group happening TODAY (Thursday) @ 1:30pm. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, Joanna will be joining us to answer questions about your child's developing skills in the areas of - eating, sleeping, playing, toileting, socializing, and overall wellbeing. She's a wealth of knowledge!... Not sure how to join? Give us a call at 204.785.8218 and we will email you the link!

The MDAM FRIENDLY CALLER" Program aims to put one their phone line volunteers in touch with anyone who needs a little help or connection through these tough times. Callers and volunteers will be coordinated so that those who sign-up receive a call once a week for a mental health check-in and a friendly chat. For more information, or to sign up, please call 204-560-1461 or toll-free 1-800-263-1460... http://www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca/ See more

Wondering if you might have any uncashed cheques from Canada Revenue? Check out this video from the CRA to find out how you can check.

No special toys or gadgets needed - just tune in and talk about what is going on around you. Keep building those beautiful little brains!

Changing our language from negative to more positive alternatives, doesn’t mean we never say no or anything negative, but making an effort to speak more positively can have big rewards when it comes to guiding our kids. We often get stuck in rote responses that can be hard to break - we're not saying it's easy - it definitely takes practice and intention. Give it a go try flipping your script!

The Library's free virtual Babytime (ages birth-5 years) & Storytime (ages 3-5 years) groups are starting up again . See below for details and contact them directly to register @ 204.482.3522.

Sometimes it seems easier in the moment to just do it for them - but as caregivers we are in it for the long game! Here's a tip for building your kiddos "growth mindset". Thanks for the insight Big Life Journal!

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Hey all you new Mamas! If you missed our initial post you still have time to register for the COPING with CHANGE group. So supportive and reassuring as a new mother - you won't be sorry you joined. The Mother’s Program at the Women’s Health Clinic in Winnipeg The Birth Centre will be running their free online virtual COPING with CHANGE ~ Postpartum Emotional Adjustments series again. ... COPING WITH CHANGE: A series of discussions on all of the changes a mother faces when a baby enters their life. Starting Monday, January 11, 2021 for 5-6 weeks 1:30-3:00pm Registration is required. For more information and to register: *call 204-947-2422 extension 113 and leave a message - or *email [email protected] When you register you will need to include your full name, contact information, and postal code and please mention you heard about the sessions through Growing Years. You may also find their Coping with Change resource helpful. http://womenshealthclinic.org/.../copingwithchange...

From the Selkirk Food Bank Facebook Page. "We are an essential service and will remain open with certain guidelines we will follow to provide food hampers, regardless of whatever color code the province issue. 1) Next hamper date is Tuesday, January 12/21... CUTOFF DATE to register is Thursday, January 07/21. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! 2) You must call to book an appointment, you can no longer walk in, as we now have limited hours, based on appointments booked. 3) You must call by the posted date to ensure you receive a food hamper, and these dates are updated regularly. 4) Call 204-482-9178 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm ONLY, if no answer leave a message and we will return your call during these hours. 5) As we now have to order food, we only order the appts booked by the cutoff date. If you miss the cutoff date you may not receive a hamper. 6) You MUST wear a mask, bring your own reusable bags, and social distance."