Welcome to the newest edition of The BridgeWay Bulletin! Upcoming Closures February 15: All BridgeWay programs are closed with the exception of Turtle Creek, Heart Lake and Streetsville February 17: All BridgeWay programs are closed February 22: Gore Meadows, Heart...
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – January 12-25
January 11, 2025
Welcome to the newest edition of The BridgeWay Bulletin!
On this page:
Program Spotlight
GRAND-Parenting Workshops
Your GRAND-Parenting role and involvement is as unique as your family. Discover strategies to navigate your GRAND-Parenting role, expectations, and boundaries with your grown kids while sharing your wisdom and enjoying your time with your grand children. This program is facilitated by Family Education Centre every other Wednesday (beginning January 22) from 10:00AM-12:00PM at Gore Meadows EarlyON in partnership with BridgeWay Family Centre.
Postpartum Mood Disorder Peer Support Group
If you are a mom who is experiencing difficulties adjusting to life with a new baby or is coping with Postpartum Mood Disorder (PPMD), support is available.
Our PPMD Peer Support Group is a judgement-free space where you can talk about how you feel or just sit and listen to others. Child-minding is provided in the centre during the program; you are also welcome to bring your baby with you into the group.
Heart Lake EarlyON Centre
Mondays, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Brittany Glen EarlyON Centre
Wednesdays, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Turtle Creek EarlyON Centre
Thursdays, 1:30 PM – 3:30 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.
Brittany Glen EarlyON Centre
Monday, January 27, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Turtle Creek EarlyON Centre
Monday, February 10, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Healthy Start Prenatal Program
Healthy Start provides pregnant women of all ages with the skills, confidence and resources needed to keep themselves and their child healthy throughout their pregnancy and in to the first 6 months after birth.
Click here to learn more about Healthy Start!
Please contact [email protected] or call 647-702-6175 to find out if you qualify for the program.
Bring BridgeWay Home
Choosing Your Pregnancy Support Providers
You have probably heard of OB-GYNs, Midwives, or Doulas, but you may not know what each type of care offers and how they differ. This resource outlines some of the differences between pregnancy support providers to help you make an informed choice for your family. Read more >
Community Corner
Family Education Centre
Family Education Centre (FEC) offers 2 hour workshops, eight week courses, 4 week mini courses, online e-Learning courses, parenting podcasts, downloadable parenting perspective tip sheets, and parent-to-parent telephone and text support; covering a variety of parenting topics.
Visit familyedcentre.org to find out more!
Please note that fees may apply.
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