Does your child talk in short sentences? Do you wonder how to help boost their language to get them ready for learning?

If so, join these 2 sessions to learn how:

• how children develop language skills as they grow
• ways to support talking and listening to get your child ready for learning
• where to get more help if you have concerns

This 2-part webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children from 3 years to 5 years who use sentences of 3 or more words. These sessions may also be suitable for children with language delays who are speaking in short sentences.

Length of sessions: 2 sessions – 1 hour each (2 hours total)
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS speech language pathologists

Does your child seem to ignore you or other people? Are you worried that your child doesn’t want to interact with you and you’re not sure how to help? If so, join this session to learn:

• how your child develops social communication skills as they grow 
• ways to support social interactions in everyday activities
• where to get help

This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children from birth to 3 years of age. It’s also suitable for parents and caregivers of children with speech-language delays, developmental delays and autistic or neurodivergent children.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS speech language pathologists

Is your child hearing or speaking more than one language? Do you wonder how this will affect their language skills? If these are questions you have, join this session to learn:

• what happens when children learn more than one language
• how you can support your child's language learning
• when to reach out for help
• answers to frequently asked questions

This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children who are learning more than one language.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS speech language pathologists

Is your child struggling with poop? Is pooping causing pain and discomfort? Is your child anxious or afraid to poop? Were they toilet trained, but now they're having poop accidents?

Attend this webinar to learn about:

• what chronic constipation is
• how to manage chronic constipation (medical, emotional, and physical plans)
• how to support your child through bowel retraining
• how emotions affect toilet troubles and how to support your child and yourself

This series of 3 webinars is intended for parents and caregivers of children from 3 years to 18 years who are dealing with chronic constipation.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS registered occupational therapists and psychologists

Do you have questions about your baby or toddler's communication skills? Do you wonder how you can help them start talking?

If so, join these 2 sessions to learn how:

• babies and toddlers develop talking and listening skills as they grow
• to support your child's talking and listening skills in everyday activities
• to get more help if you have concerns

This 2-part webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 18 months who are working towards first words. These sessions may also be suitable for parents and caregivers of preschool children with language delays who are not yet using first words.

Length of sessions: 2 sessions – 1 hour each (2 hours total)
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS speech language pathologists

Did you know that managing your emotions is important for getting along with others, adjusting to new situations, and overall health and well-being?

To find new ways to help your child manage strong emotions join this webinar to learn:

• what emotional regulation is
• why it's important for your child's development
• how to keep developing this skill

This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 5 years.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS psychologists and social workers

Is your child just starting speech therapy sessions? Do you wonder how you can help them get the most from speech therapy?

If so, join us for a live webinar or a pre-recorded video series to learn about:

• what to expect from your child's speech therapy sessions
• working together with the speech therapy team
• planning for successful speech therapy and what to do next
• setting up home practice

This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children who are ages 3 years and older and have speech sound-related concerns. This is most relevant for families who are just starting speech therapy with an AHS speech therapist.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS speech language pathologists

In their first 2 years, your child learns many new ways to move their body. Do you have questions about your child's development? Do you want to learn more about how to help your child build their movement skills?

If so, join this session to learn about:

• how your child's movement (motor) skills develop
• the order in which motor skills develop and why each stage is important
• how purposeful play can help to encourage motor skills
• when to see a pediatric physiotherapist for help

This session is intended for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 24 months.

Length of session: 30 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists

Are you worried that your baby has a flat spot on their head? Do you want more information?

If so, join this session to learn about:

• how to tell if your baby has a flat spot on their head
• what you can do to help your baby's head shape get better
• when should you see your doctor or a physiotherapist

This session is intended for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 18 months.

Length of session: 45 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists

Does your baby turn their head to one side most of the time or do they hold their head tilted to one side?

If so, join this session to learn:

• what torticollis is
• how it affects your baby and their neck movement
• how it can affect your baby's head shape
• what you can do to help improve your baby's neck movement
• when you should see your doctor or a physiotherapist

This session is intended for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 18 months.

Length of session: 45 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists

Walking is an important milestone in your child's development. If you have questions or concerns about your child learning to walk, join this session to:

• learn about the order that children typically develop skills when learning to walk
• help your child get ready for standing and taking steps
• know when to get extra help for your child

This session is intended for all parents and caregivers of children 9 months and older who are not taking steps on their own.

Length of session: 60 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists

Is your child reaching puberty? Are you wondering how to help them manage their periods because of their cognitive, physical, or mental health challenges? Does your child now need help in the bathroom because they've started their period?

This is session 2 of a 2-part webinar series. It's recommended that you attend Puberty: Preparing for periods (monthly cycles) before attending this session.

In this webinar you'll:

• develop a plan to help your child manage periods in different settings
• explore different period management options
• help your child to manage their periods by themselves

This webinar is intended for parents or caregivers of children:

• 8 to 18 years
• who are neurodiverse or have physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges
• who can manage toileting without adult support

Your child may or may not have started their period yet. This webinar is also suitable for caregivers supporting children outside of the home.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists

Is your child getting close to puberty? Do you have questions about how puberty will affect them and how to recognize what's happening, regardless of their physical abilities, cognitive and mental health abilities, or gender identity?

This webinar focuses on how the start of their period can affect your child's life.

You'll learn about:

• how to support your child through the physical and emotional changes related to periods
• timelines, tracking, common symptoms, and how to plan ahead
• what to watch for and when to get more help for your child

This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children 8 to 18 years. Your child may or may not have started their period yet.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists

Are you worried your child is spending a lot of time on screens (phone, tablet, TV)? Have you heard about limiting your child’s screen time and you’re not sure where to start?

In these webinars, you’ll learn:

• why screens are hard to limit
• strategies for how to set or regain balance
• how to adapt strategies for your child’s abilities and needs

These 2 webinars are intended for parents and caregivers of children from birth to 10 years. You can choose to register for one or both sessions.

Length of session: 2 sessions, 1 hour each session (2 hours total)
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS social worker, psychologist, occupational therapist

Session: Set balance

Learn how to:

• model balanced and meaningful screen use
• manage screen time in your child’s daily routines and home environment
• monitor amount of screen time and content for balanced screen use

This session is appropriate for all parents and caregivers.

Session: Regain balance

This session builds on the information in the Set balance session.

Learn how to:

• support changes in routine, environment, amount, and content of screen use
• understand and manage big emotions
• get more support and help

This session is intended for parents and caregivers of children who have strong reactions to limitations on screen time, as well as children who have diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, and developmental delays.

Do you find it challenging to make time for yourself while taking care of others? Are you curious about quick and easy ways to lower your stress and increase wellness?

Join us for these 4 sessions in this series. Feel free to attend 1 or all of them to:

• learn simple and effective ways to increase your self-care
• practice brief and useful activities that you could easily add to your routine

This open series consists of 4 webinars. A different topic will be presented each week. You can choose which ones you want to see and in what order. These are stand-alone sessions. Registration is required for each weekly session. They are intended for parents and caregivers of children of any age.

Length of session: 30 minutes each – 4 sessions
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS psychologist and social worker

Session: Awareness

Bring your attention to the present moment. Notice your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations.

Session: Gratitude

Pay attention to and appreciate the good in your everyday activities.

Session: Acceptance

Observe and allow experiences around you. Develop your curiosity of what is happening inside of you.

Session: Compassion

Learn about and practice giving kindness and care to yourself and others.

Everyone has sensations they like and ones they don’t like.

Adults use their sensory preferences to get the brain and body into the “just right” zone. This is when our sensory system is working to help us adapt, participate, focus, and connect during daily activities. Learning to work with your sensory system can be easy for some children. Others need support from their parents and caregivers to learn to how to get into this “just right” zone.

This session builds on the information from the Sensory processing in children video series. It is recommended that you watch the videos before attending the session.

Join this webinar to learn how to:

• recognize how your child’s sensory system is doing (low, just right, high)
• understand your child’s sensory system and how to use their sensory preferences to get them into the “just right” zone
• understand how your child’s sensory system is part of their daily life

This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children 2 to 18 years. This session is also appropriate for parents and caregivers of children who have autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other types of developmental delays.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists

Do you have questions about your child's speech sounds or how clearly they're able to talk?

If this is you, join this webinar to learn about how:

• children develop speech sounds as they grow
• to best support your child's speech sounds in everyday activities
• to get to more help when needed

This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 7 years who are using words and sentences.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS speech language pathologists

Are you and your baby struggling with sleep?

If you want information and ideas for better sleep, join this session to learn about:

• how long your baby sleeps and their sleep patterns
• how to create a bedtime routine that meets your baby's needs
• how to help your baby sleep when there are changes in your life
• resources about sleep for you and your baby

This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of babies from birth to 24 months.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists and social workers

Does your child have developmental, mental health or medical issues that need a lot of care? Would you like to learn some simple ways to care for yourself as you care for others?

If so, join this webinar to help you:

• recognize signs of caregiver fatigue and stress
• learn how caring for yourself helps your daily life and your relationships
• learn ways to support your emotional health

This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children from birth to 18 years with any or all concerns related to their development, mental health or medical condition.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS psychologist and occupational therapist

Did your child just start saying their first words? Do you wonder how you can help them start putting words together?

If so, join these 2 sessions to learn how:

• young children develop talking and listening skills as they grow
• to help your child learn communication skills in everyday activities
• to get more help if you have concerns

This 2-part webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children ages 18 to 36 months. These sessions are most suitable for parents and caregivers of children who are saying their first words.

Length of sessions: 2 sessions – 1 hour each (2 hours total)
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS speech language pathologists

Does your child seem to struggle with controlling impulses or aggression? Do they have trouble following directions or requests? Are you concerned that your child is too cautious, clingy, fearful, or resistant to changes?

Find effective ways to understand and cope with these behaviour challenges. In these 2 sessions you'll learn:

• how to recognize the underlying emotions and needs that aren't being met
• strategies to build cooperation and lower frustration
• where to get more information and help

This 2-part webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 5 years.

Length of session: 2 sessions - 1 hour each (2 hours total)
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS psychologists and social workers

Do you notice your child walking on their toes? Sometimes children continue to walk on their toes even after they’re walking on their own. If you want to know more about toe walking, join this session to learn:

• about idiopathic toe walking
• strategies and activities to encourage your child to walk with a heel-toe pattern
• where to get more help

This session is intended for all parents and caregivers of children 18 months and older who are walking independently, and still walk on their toes.

Length of session: 60 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists

Is your child getting older and still “not interested” in toilet training?

Have you tried toilet training and it hasn't worked? Does your child have other challenges that could make toilet training harder?

If this is you, join this series of 5 webinars to learn how to:

• create a detailed toilet training plan that fits your child and your life
• toilet train your child effectively and efficiently
• teach activities related to toileting such as wiping and staying dry at night

The 5 webinars in this series are intended for all parents and caregivers of children from 3 years to 18 years. The approaches presented are research based and are especially effective for children with developmental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or developmental delays.

These webinars aren't suitable for children with spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, or neurogenic bladders.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists

Do you wonder if your child is stuttering? Do you want to find out more about stuttering and how to help?

If so, join us to learn:

• what stuttering is and what it isn't
• how to help children who stutter
• when and where to get help if you have concerns

This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 10 who wonder if their child is stuttering. The information in this webinar may also be suitable for parents and caregivers of children who are just starting speech therapy for stuttering.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS speech language pathologists

Has your child received a diagnosis or do you suspect they have a developmental, mental health, or medical condition? Do you wonder where to begin to find practical and emotional support for yourself and your child?

If so, join this webinar to learn tools and strategies for:

• working with healthcare providers and community supports
• communicating your needs and advocating for your family
• understanding feelings related to the diagnosis

This webinar is intended for parents of children who have a recent or suspected diagnosis of a developmental, mental health or medical condition.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS social workers and psychologists

Are you wondering how to do tummy time with your baby?

If so, join this session to learn about:

• why tummy time is important for your baby
• at what age your baby can start tummy time
• how much tummy time is best for your baby
• what to do if your baby doesn't like tummy time
• making tummy time work for you and your baby

This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 12 months.

Length of session: 45 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists

Does your child avoid, or not like, fine motor activities like arts and crafts? Are you wondering how to help your child get ready for using fine motor skills at school?

If so, please join this session to learn:

• how to help your child build fine motor skills
• what fine motor activities are, besides arts and crafts
• how to build fine motor opportunities into your child's day

This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children who are from 3 years to 5 years. The strategies are suitable for all children, including those with delayed skills.

Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists