The BridgeWay Bulletin – February 23 – March 8

You and your child can explore a space with reduced sensory stimulation during Dim the Lights.

In this program, we keep the centre or program room as quiet as possible by playing calming music (or no music at all), removing loud toys, and singing softly during circle time. Lights are dimmed, less materials are out and fidget toys are available. Children who are often overwhelmed by lots of noise and lights, who take time to adjust to a new space, or just want a quiet place to play may especially enjoy this program. Support and information about child development and behaviour will be available through our partnering agencies and BridgeWay staff.

A FREE, 4-part stress management series, for Black parents and caregivers focusing on cultivating and embodying mindfulness to reduce stress, prioritize self-care, build resilience, and support healthy parent to parent and parent to child relationships. We will be working with unique components of African/Black culture that relate directly to you.

Gore Meadows EarlyON Centre
10100 The Gore Road, Brampton ON
Tuesdays, April 29, May 6, 13 and 20
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner is 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Find out more and register here!

Program led by: Mabinti Dennis, Tulsi Mindfulness Pathway

3 Breathing Exercises That Will Help Your Child Calm Down

Children often don’t have the skills or language to help themselves relax, especially when they are starting to feel stressed. This is why they look to the adults in their lives to help them. Breathing exercises are one way we can help them to manage their feelings before they get upset. Read more >

Black Health & Social Services Hub Peel

“The Black Health and Social Services (BHSS) Hub offers a range of Afrocentric programs and activities in primary care, mental health and addictions, and social services.”

Visit bhsshubpeel.ca to find out more.