Parent Education and Support
Breastfeeding
Support
For Breast Feeding information and
resources please contact
The Public Health Office at 637-3626 and one of the Public Health
Nurses will be happy to help.
The Family Resource Centre has many pamphlets and Books on Breast
Feeding.
Baby & Me [For new and
expectant mothers]
This program is offered by the SCHR
Parenting Skills Education Program.
Weekly Topics
When Baby is Sick
Growing and Learning
Feeding Your Baby
Sleeping and Crying
Safety
Adjusting to Parenthood
Weigh 'n' Grow
A Public Health Nurse from Sun Country
Health Region is on-site to weigh and measure your child(ren)
and to answer any questions that you may have.
Infant Massage
Infant Massage has benefits for both
baby and parent. Massage helps create quality time where you can
learn to better understand your baby’s cues which enhance
communication and fosters trust and confidence, deepening the
bond. Other benefits of massage are: improved sleep patterns,
stimulates the immune system, improved digestion and elimination,
eases tension and anxiety, encourages muscular coordination and
develops life long relaxation skills. This program is run by a
Registered Infant Massage Therapist who is also a Doula and Early
Childhood Educator.
Comfort Play & Teach
Research tells us the first five years
are pivotal to children’s ability to learn and create, to
love, to trust and to develop a strong sense of themselves. What’s
more, how we care for our children in their earliest years has
a profound impact on how productive, resilient, compassionate
and confident they become as adults. Being a parent is one of
the most rewarding jobs you will ever do but at the same time
very challenging. That’s why this parent education program
was developed by Invest in Kids. Estevan Family Resource Centre
staff trained in using this program.
Parent‘s 1,2,3,4
The purpose of this wonderful program
is to provide training and support for families experiencing the
dynamic changes of early childhood development. This program has
been designed for all parents of young children. The program is
for three sessions, most of the program focuses on the “how
to” rather than the “why”. This program is offered
by trained staff from Estevan Family Resource Centre and Estevan
Parenting Skills Education Program
Active Parenting Now
This program is for parents with children
5-12 years of age. Active Parenting Now is a six session video
based learning experience that teraches a comprehensive model
of parenting. The program goals are to teach parents to communicate
effectively with children, prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco
and other drugs, discipline while teaching responsibility, encourage
the development of self esteem, redirect misbehaviour and sidestep
power struggles, and explore and encourage non-violent conflict
resolution inside the home and out. Offered by trained staff from
Estevan Family Resource Centre.
Active Parenting Families In Action
A video based interactive learning
experience for parents and teens to take together. The program
is six two hour sessions and works best with 10-15 participants.
Two facilitators guide parent groups and teen groups separately
then half way through each session the parents and teens join
together. Families are more alike than different. All families
of teens and preteens struggle with such issues as independence,
emerging sexuality, the risks of drug and violence, discipline,
communication and problem solving. Trained Staff from Estevan
Family Resource Centre – program can be loaned out.
Resources
There are many resources available
for parents on many topics and forums. We primarily provide information
in brochure format as many parents are looking for simple easy
to understand materials. Topics include but are not limited to
Divorce & separation, custody, abuse, pregnancy, breastfeeding,
car seat safety, developmental fact sheets, poisoning, smoking
etc…
Referrals
The Estevan Family Resource Centre
provides referrals to many agencies within Estevan, Weyburn and
Regina. Referrals are to made to but not limited to Violence Intervention
Programs, Early Childhood Intervention programs, SCHR - SLP, Early
Childhood Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Addictions and Mental
Health Services. Wascana Children’s Centre, City Police,
Salvation Army, Community Resources, Service Canada and Legal
Aide Services.
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