Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! On this page: Program Spotlight Bring BridgeWay Home Community Corner Program Spotlight Dietitian Chat Are you wondering about your family’s overall nutrition? Do you have questions about your child’s eating? Are you looking for new...
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – August 11-24
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin!
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Program Spotlight
Mom’s Chat
Come share your thoughts and concerns about parenting, ask questions, and meet other moms at Mom’s Chat!
Heart Lake
180 Sandalwood Pkwy E unit 8c, Brampton
Tuesdays
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Lakeside Park
2268 Lakeshore Road West, Miss.
Wednesdays
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Brittany Glen
5632 Tenth Line West unit 1, Miss.
Wednesdays
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Turtle Creek
1801 Lakeshore Rd W unit 101, Miss.
Thursdays
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Just For Dads
Join us at Just for Dads where you can connect with other fathers that are also learning more about their role as a parent. Come share your thoughts and concerns about parenting, ask questions, and meet other dads in your community.
Just For Dads is open only to fathers who are expecting a baby or have a child birth to 6 years of age.
Turtle Creek EarlyON
1801 Lakeshore Rd W unit 101, Miss.
Monday, August 19, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Register here
Brittany Glen EarlyON
5632 Tenth Line West unit 1, Miss.
Monday, August 26, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Register here
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
If you’re a mom who has experienced a loss any time throughout pregnancy, during IVF, or after the birth of your baby, BridgeWay’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group is here for you.
Brittany Glen EarlyON
5632 Tenth Line West unit 1, Miss.
Monday, September 16, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Register here
Bring BridgeWay Home
Redefining Self-Care for New Parents
For new parents, self-care can seem impossible. We want to help redefine self-care for new parents and break down some realistic strategies for prioritizing yourself during this busy time… Read more >
Community Corner
Peel Infant-Parent Program
The Peel Infant-Parent Program offers personalized support to help you understand your family’s unique strengths and needs so you can parent more confidently. Find out more >
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – October 20 – November 2
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – October 6-19
Welcome back to The BridgeWay Bulletin! Reminder: All BridgeWay locations will be closed Saturday, October 12 and Monday, October 14 for the Thanksgiving long weekend, with the exception of Brittany Glen and Gore Meadows which will remain OPEN on Saturday, October 12....
The BridgeWay Bulletin – September 22-October 5
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Community Gatherings and Places to Visit
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day), is acknowledged every year on September 30th. This is a day to honour children who never came home and the survivors of residential schools, as well as a reminder of the work we need to do to...
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17 Heartwarming Children’s Books by Indigenous Authors & Illustrators
BridgeWay staff have read and reflected on some children's books by Indigenous authors and/or illustrators. Below is a list of books and what stood out to each staff member as they read through the story on their own or with children and families. We hope you enjoy...
LGBTQ2S+ Books for Children Birth to 6 Years
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7 Children’s Books Celebrating Asian Authors, Stories and Cultures
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Trash to Treasure: 6 Recycled Materials to Add to Your Child’s Play
Learning through play can happen with the simplest materials. Before you recycle your plastic bottles and cardboard boxes, try adding them to your child's play! Objects like these are open-ended, which means there's no limit to what they can become when your child...
Creative Ways to Build Ramps
Ramps are a fun and interactive tool for children to explore math and science concepts. When they roll a toy down a ramp, they're learning to make predictions and problem solve while also learning about concepts like motion, speed, and cause and effect. There are fun...