A new hands-on workshop in Chestermere is helping caregivers tackle one of parenting’s surprisingly tricky jobs: doing kids’ hair without turning the morning into a wrestling match.

The Circle of Security Parenting Program is a free, evidence-based program designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–6. Over seven weeks, participants learn more about children’s emotional needs, how to build secure connections, and ways to better respond to challenging behaviours.

If you’ve ever wished parenting came with a manual, this might be the next best thing.

Set your child up for success in the school year. Help your child transition to Kindergarten with hands-on workstations designed to mimic some of the experiences your child will have in a Kindergarten setting. There will also be take-home information for parents, snacks and door prizes.

If you have a little one at home and a stack of bedtime books that’s slowly taken over the living room, this one’s for you.

New international research has confirmed what a lot of parents in Chestermere already see firsthand. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library really does make a difference when it comes to early literacy, and the impact here at home is part of the story.

Prairie Waters Elementary is exploring a move from half-day Kindergarten to a full-day program on alternating days, and families are invited to share their thoughts. Rocky View Schools (RVS) uses Administrative Procedure 211 to guide this process, and parent feedback is essential.