Family Life Education Programs
Support groups and education programs for individuals, parents or caregivers.
Family Life Education programs encourage individuals, parents and families to develop healthy and caring relationships by providing education and support.
Family Life Education Services provide a variety of education and support programs for individuals and parents to create healthy and supportive environments for themselves and their families.
Burnaby Family Life is committed to maintaining a safe environment for children, families and staff.
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Is the program you are looking closed or full, join our contact list and we will notify you when the next session of programs open or if we have additional openings.
Spring 2024 Programs.
Calm and Confident Parenting
Starts May 08
Wednesdays 12:30pm-2:30pm | 8 sessions | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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In a rapidly changing world, as conscious parents, it's crucial to stay attuned and foster confidence in our parenting abilities. Our children's healthy development hinges on the love, support, and care we provide. Join us for 8 weekly sessions designed to share effective strategies and ideas, creating serene and joyful moments for you and your family.
In these sessions, you'll gain invaluable insights into cultivating life-long skills and positive habits for your preschool and elementary school-aged children. The discussions will cover a wide range of themes, including the following and more:
Managing challenging behaviours
Social Media struggles
Why is nutrition important?
Compassionate parenting
Free child care available for children 18 months to 10 years with pre-registration. Snacks and bus tickets are also available.
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Curious Minds
Starts April 10
Wednesdays 12:30pm-2:30pm | 4 sessions | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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Children gain knowledge and learn about the world around them by seeing, feeling, touching, listening and by engaging with people, materials, places and ideas. Join us for this program to explore the world together with your children through science experiments, baking, creative reading and writing, music and movement. Suitable for children 2-6 years of age. Parents must attend with child and registration is required for each session.
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Register here
Calm and Confident Parenting
Starts April 15
Mondays 12:30pm-2:30pm | 8 sessions | 7014 Stride Avenue, Stride Ave. Community School
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In a rapidly changing world, as conscious parents, it's crucial to stay attuned and foster confidence in our parenting abilities. Our children's healthy development hinges on the love, support, and care we provide. Join us for 8 weekly sessions designed to share effective strategies and ideas, creating serene and joyful moments for you and your family.
In thes sessions, you'll gain invaluable insights into cultivating life-long skills and positive habits for your preschool and elementary school-aged children. The discussions will cover a wide range of themes, including the following and more:
Managing challenging behaviours
Social Media struggles
Why is nutrition important?
Compassionate parenting
Free child care available for children 18 months to 10 years with pre-registration. Snacks and bus tickets are also available.
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Register here.
Immigrant Women Support Group
Starts April 12
Fridays 9:30am-11:30am | 10 sessions | Pioneer Community Res. Centre (5th floor) 4535 Kingsway.
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Finding yourself feeling down and missing your relatives? Feeling lost in Canadian Society? Come and meet other immigrant women who share a similar experience and learn about our beautiful city, community resources and destinations, talk about education, employment, healthcare etc. while sharing your stories in a safe and supportive environment. This is also a great opportunity to practice your English and make new friends!
Free child care available for children 18 months to 10 years with pre-registration. Snacks and bus tickets are also available.
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Program full.
NEW ONLINE PROGRAM!
Thriving Children
Empowering Parents
Starts May 4
Every Monday 8:00pm-9:30pm | 6 sessions | Location: ONLINE OFFERING *no program on May 20
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The pandemic served as a stark yet invaluable reminder of many aspects of life we often take for granted, such as shopping, arranging playdates for our children, visiting family and friends, going to school and so on. It highlighted the profound connection we share with both people and our environment while also introducing screens & technology into our daily lives like never before.
This realization was particularly significant for children, especially those aged zero to six, whose development is closely tied to their interactions with the world and those around them. Every experience significantly shapes their growth, future well-being, academic success, and overall life trajectory.
With these lessons in mind, we’ve curated a virtual program aimed at proposing creative and practical strategies to help parents and caregivers of young children navigate the challenges that can arise during disruptions like those experienced during the pandemic.
We aim to create safe virtual spaces for parents to engage in meaningful conversations, share experiences, and learn how they can support both the healthy growth of their children and their own well-being through life's ups and downs.
Over the course of six virtual sessions, participants will explore topics such as:
• Building family resilience through a community of support
• Understanding and supporting healthy child development .
• The vital role of play in early childhood.
• Compassionate parenting.
• Fostering a balanced approach to the digital world.
• Finding space for parental wellness
No childcare provided for online programs.
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Register here. Registration will be final once the completed form has been submitted. Form will be sent in your booking confirmation.
NEW ONLINE PROGRAM!
Thriving Children
Empowering Parents
Starts May 6
Every Saturday 2:00pm-3:30pm | 6 sessions | Location: ONLINE OFFERING
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The pandemic served as a stark yet invaluable reminder of many aspects of life we often take for granted, such as shopping, arranging playdates for our children, visiting family and friends, going to school and so on. It highlighted the profound connection we share with both people and our environment while also introducing screens & technology into our daily lives like never before.
This realization was particularly significant for children, especially those aged zero to six, whose development is closely tied to their interactions with the world and those around them. Every experience significantly shapes their growth, future well-being, academic success, and overall life trajectory.
With these lessons in mind, we’ve curated a virtual program aimed at proposing creative and practical strategies to help parents and caregivers of young children navigate the challenges that can arise during disruptions like those experienced during the pandemic.
We aim to create safe virtual spaces for parents to engage in meaningful conversations, share experiences, and learn how they can support both the healthy growth of their children and their own well-being through life's ups and downs.
Over the course of six virtual sessions, participants will explore topics such as:
• Building family resilience through a community of support
• Understanding and supporting healthy child development .
• The vital role of play in early childhood.
• Compassionate parenting.
• Fostering a balanced approach to the digital world.
• Finding space for parental wellness
No childcare provided for online programs.
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Register here. Registration will be final once the completed form has been submitted. Form will be sent in your booking confirmation.
Nobody’s Perfect
Starts TBD
ENGLISH | TBD | 8 sessions | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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An educational and supportive program for parents with children aged 0-6 years, designed to provide a chance to explore parenting ideas in a group setting.
Do you find yourself feeling like you don't have enough time for yourself and sometimes becoming too exhausted to be patient with your child? Do you wish to understand your child better and become a more effective parent? This program is designed to help you get to know your child better while equipping you with valuable skills and tools to boost your confidence as a parent. It's essential to remember that none of us are perfect – we all have our challenges. Nobody's Perfect!! Free child care available for children 18 months to 10 years with pre-registration. Snacks and bus tickets are also available.
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Register here. Please note this is a 8 week program.
NEW PROGRAM!
Navigating the Tween Years
Starts April 16
Tuesdays 12:30pm-2:30pm | 8 sessions | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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The tween years, also referred to as early adolescence, mark a crucial developmental phase in our children's lives. It’s a time when children start expanding their world, moving beyond the boundaries of home and school. They start exploring their individuality, become more independent and peer relationships start gaining more significance.
During this period, children rapidly acquire skills and absorb knowledge from the world around them, impacting their trajectory into adolescence and adulthood. This evolving parent-child relationship demands nurturing rather than engaging in power struggles that may emerge during this stage. It's an important time for you as a parent to understand the changes your child is going through in the tween years, enabling you to sustain the strong bond you share, especially as they transition into their teen years.
Join us in a safe and welcoming space for engaging and informative sessions where you will learn about:
•The physical, emotional, and cognitive development in the tween years.
• The changing social and school life of your tween as they transition to high school.
• Understand the effects of social media and substance abuse on brain development and learning.
• Understand why peer relationships are important for your tweens.
• Initiate and maintain healthy conversations with your child on topics such as sexual orientation,
gender identity, peer pressure, drugs, bullying and other risky behaviours
• Strengthening and nurturing that special parent – child bond (attachment) as your child grows.
• Strategies for managing stress in healthy ways.
• Tips on raising resilient and compassionate children.
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Register here. Please note this is a 8 week program.
Modern & Effective Parenting
Starts April 10
Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm | 7 sessions | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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Parenthood is a dynamic and evolving journey with no one-size-fits-all approach Explore with us as we delve into practical and real-world approaches to raising your teenager. Gain invaluable insights on empowering your child to navigate the challenges of social media, decoding their challenging behaviors, and mastering the art of effective intervention. Together, let's equip ourselves with the tools and knowledge to raise resilient, happy, and emotionally intelligent children who thrive in the face of modern-day challenges. Free childcare is available.
Free child care available for children 18 months to 10 years with pre-registration. Snacks and bus tickets are also available.
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Register here. Please note this is a 7 week program.
Parenting for Immigrants
Starts April 11
Thursdays 12:30pm-2:30pm | 8 sessions | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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Raising children in a new country is a difficult task. Come and learn useful information on child development, the Canadian school system, child-care options, positive discipline, healthy nutrition and much more while meeting other parents and sharing your experiences.
Free child care available for children 18 months to 10 years with pre-registration. Snacks and bus tickets are also available.
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Register here. Please note this is a 8 week program.
Nobody’s Perfect Korean
Starts April 08
KOREAN | Mondays 9:30am-11:30am | 8 sessions | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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An educational and supportive program for parents with children aged 0-6 years, designed to provide a chance to explore parenting ideas in a group setting.
Do you find yourself feeling like you don't have enough time for yourself and sometimes becoming too exhausted to be patient with your child? Do you wish to understand your child better and become a more effective parent? This program is designed to help you get to know your child better while equipping you with valuable skills and tools to boost your confidence as a parent. It's essential to remember that none of us are perfect – we all have our challenges. Nobody's Perfect!! Free child care available for children 18 months to 10 years with pre-registration. Snacks and bus tickets are also available.
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Registration full.
Nobody’s Perfect
Starts April 12
ENGLISH | Fridays 12:30pm-2:30pm | 8 sessions | EDMONDS RES. CENTRE, #205-7355 CANADA WAY
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An educational and supportive program for parents with children aged 0-6 years, designed to provide a chance to explore parenting ideas in a group setting.
Do you find yourself feeling like you don't have enough time for yourself and sometimes becoming too exhausted to be patient with your child? Do you wish to understand your child better and become a more effective parent? This program is designed to help you get to know your child better while equipping you with valuable skills and tools to boost your confidence as a parent. It's essential to remember that none of us are perfect – we all have our challenges. Nobody's Perfect!! Free child care available for children 18 months to 10 years with pre-registration. Snacks and bus tickets are also available.
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Register here. Please note this is a 8 week program.
Single Mothers’s
Support Group
(Ongoing)
Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm |Ongoing | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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Come and meet other single moms, connect with resources, share stories and support in a friendly space while enhancing your independence.
Free childcare is available
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. To register, call Joanne McKinlay at 604-895-5849.
Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting
Starts April 13
Saturdays 2:00pm-4:00pm | 7 sessions | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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Systematic Training for Effective Parenting ("STEP") is a program designed for parents with children aged 2 to 12 years. Through this program, you will have the opportunity to learn about various parenting styles and approaches to enhance your understanding of:
-The reasons behind children's misbehavior and how to respond appropriately.
-Strategies for handling sibling rivalry, knowing when to intervene, and when to overlook misbehavior.
-Effective discipline techniques to establish and maintain boundaries.
-Communication skills that foster respect and cooperation, supporting your child's positive development as a contributing member of your family.
Free child care available for children 18 months to 10 years with pre-registration. Snacks and bus tickets are also available.
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Register here. Please note this is a 7 week program. Registration for groups close after the first day of program, however, if you're still interested in participating, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 604-659-2205.
Support & Peers Group for parents of
2SLGBTQIA+ Children/ Youth
Starts (ongoing)
Every first and third Thursday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, ongoing | Location: ONLINE OFFERING
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Looking for a safe space to discuss parenting? Engage in meaningful dialogue as a parent of a 2SLGBTQIA+ child/youth as you are guided by a facilitator to build weekly discussion topics related to parenting, and available resources and supports. Join us and create a community in which you can explore your parenting journey.
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If you would like to be a part of this group please email your name and phone number to Meaghan Spencer at mspencer@bfli.ca
Anger Management for Men
Understanding your Anger
Starts April 11
Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm | 8 sessions | 6140 McKercher Avenue | $65 Fee
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A group for men who want to gain an understanding of the causes and effects of their anger. After completing this group, each participant has a better understanding of the source(s) of his anger, the effect of anger on family and friends, and how anger can negatively affects quality of life and health. The group also helps develops skills to identify and better manage triggers and stress, and how to express emotions in a safe manner.
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Register here. Please note this is a 8 week program. Registration for groups close after the first day of program, however, if you're still interested in participating, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 604-659-2205.
Single Mothers’s
Support Group
(Ongoing)
Saturdays 1:30pm-3:30pm |Ongoing | 6140 McKercher Avenue
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Come and meet other single moms, connect with resources, share stories and support in a friendly space while enhancing your independence.
Free childcare is available
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. To register, call Joanne McKinlay at 604-895-5849.
Not able to register for a program offering?
Join our Family Life Education contact list and we will let you know you when our next registration opens!