Welcome to the newest edition of The BridgeWay Bulletin! On this page: Program Spotlight Bring BridgeWay Home Community Corner Upcoming Closures Saturday, May 17: Brittany Glen, Brampton Library South West and Gore Meadows are closed Monday, May 19: All sites are...
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – November 17-30
November 16, 2024
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin!
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Program Spotlight
Speak to an EarlyON Resource Consultant!
EarlyON Resource Consultants (ERCs) from EveryMind visit BridgeWay’s EarlyON centres to chat with you and answer any questions you might have about your child’s development. They can provide helpful information and strategies, and refer you to specialized resources if needed.
To connect with an ERC, ask a staff member to find out when they’ll be visiting the centre next or call the Child Development Supports Booking Line: 905-795-3527, x 3550.
Click here to meet BridgeWay’s ERCs!
Dim The Lights
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.
Brittany Glen EarlyON Centre
5632 Tenth Line W, Unit 1, Mississauga
Fridays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Heart Lake EarlyON Centre
180 Sandalwood Pkwy E, Unit 8C, Brampton
Thursdays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Parenting Workshops
Breastfeeding Basics
Thursday, November 21
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Strengthening Bonds with Your Child
Wednesday, December 4
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
First Aid/CPR
Thursday, December 5
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Picky Eaters
Thursday, December 12
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Bring BridgeWay Home
Supporting Your Child’s Development: Knowing When to Reach Out
Supporting your child’s development can be tough to navigate, so we worked with our EarlyON Resource Consultants from EveryMind to outline some situations where it might make sense to reach out for support. Read more >
Community Corner
EveryMind
EveryMind’s, confidential and high quality mental health services are for infants, children, youth, young adults (up to age 25) and families who live in the Region of Peel. Visit everymind.ca to learn more!
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