Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.
Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions. Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME time!
- May 14 – Session 1 The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
- May 21 -Session 2 Honouring our needs
- May 28 – Session 3 Caregiving experience through clay
- June 4- Session 4 Body tracing & spontaneous painting
- June 9- Session 5 Hope and resilience through art
- June 18- Session 6 The mask process
For more information or to enroll, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net
This activity exists thanks to funding from:
As of mid-March, COVID-19 unfortunately put an end to our very popular Friday morning Take-a-Break Drop In gatherings at the community Wellness Centre (in the Jeffery Hale Pavilion). But we won’t let a tiny virus stop us from hanging together any longer.
Please join us on Friday, May 15 at 10 AM for our first ever virtual TaB Drop In. Show off your covid haircuts (or lack there of!), baby’s first tooth or your toddler’s latest accomplishment; check in with one another and share a laugh or two.
The fun starts at 10:00 AM. You will need to pre-register by the day prior so we can email you the sign-in details! Wear your PJ’s, if you wish & bring your own coffee 🙂 At the end of this session everyone can take part in a Get Moving Activity for the whole family organized by Jarryd Smith, Fitness Coach.
Be sure to register by email: janderson@jhpartners.net and stay tuned to our events calendar for more virtual Take-a-Breaks and other Family Matters activities to come, and follow our EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) page on Facebook!
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Mondays, May 4, 11, & 18, 2020 at 7:00pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Birth plan & physiology of labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of three sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Mondays, May 4, 11, & 18, 2020 at 7:00pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Birth plan & physiology of labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of three sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development?
To learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development, attend this informal online session with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist, Kristy Findlay. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.
For more information or to register by May 14 please contact: Jan Anderson by email.
Join us for an informative videoconference session dealing with the subject of Elder Abuse. Mistreatment is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. It can take many forms and be intentional or unintentional. Sometimes mistreatment can be hard
to recognize or assess. It’s important for us to become more aware and protect ourselves and others from elder abuse, ageism and mistreatment. Learn more about this important subject with François Desmeules, CIUSSSCN Social Worker and Facilitator with the It’s Not Right! outreach program.
Registration is necessary so we can send you the log-in details prior to this event. Please email our community organizer to reserve your place.
This event is brought to you by:
Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.
Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions. Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME time!
- May 14 – Session 1 The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
- May 21 -Session 2 Honouring our needs
- May 28 – Session 3 Caregiving experience through clay
- June 4- Session 4 Body tracing & spontaneous painting
- June 9- Session 5 Hope and resilience through art
- June 18- Session 6 The mask process
For more information or to enroll, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net
This activity exists thanks to funding from:
We may have to maintain physical distancing in the fight to slow down the spread of Covid19 but we can still be social!
The Wellness Centre team is organizing a Zoom planning session to brainstorm and plan for EPIQ events going forward. Please plan to join us! Bring along your ideas, suggestions, hopes and dreams. Pre-registration is necessary so the log-in information can be safely delivered to your e-mail box prior to this session. This event is open to ALL English-speaking parents living in the greater Quebec City region. WE hope to see you there!
Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.
Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions. Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME time!
- May 14 – Session 1 The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
- May 21 -Session 2 Honouring our needs
- May 28 – Session 3 Caregiving experience through clay
- June 4- Session 4 Body tracing & spontaneous painting
- June 9- Session 5 Hope and resilience through art
- June 18- Session 6 The mask process
For more information or to enroll, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net
This activity exists thanks to funding from:
Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.
Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions. Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME time!
- May 14 – Session 1 The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
- May 21 -Session 2 Honouring our needs
- May 28 – Session 3 Caregiving experience through clay
- June 4- Session 4 Body tracing & spontaneous painting
- June 9- Session 5 Hope and resilience through art
- June 18- Session 6 The mask process
For more information or to enroll, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net
This activity exists thanks to funding from:
Join other English-speaking parents for EPIQ’s second virtual “Whine Down”! Bring your own favorite cocktail or mocktail and socialize virtually. Catch up with each other. Whine if you must 🙂
Pre-registration is necessary by noon on the same day so we can send you the log-in details. The fun starts at 8 pm … but arrive when it suits and stay as long as you like! Register by contacting our community organizer by email: janderson@jhpartners.net For more information send a FB message to Michelle Lupien, our EPIQ host for this event.
Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.
Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions. Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME time!
- May 14 – Session 1 The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
- May 21 -Session 2 Honouring our needs
- May 28 – Session 3 Caregiving experience through clay
- June 4- Session 4 Body tracing & spontaneous painting
- June 9- Session 5 Hope and resilience through art
- June 18- Session 6 The mask process
For more information or to enroll, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net
This activity exists thanks to funding from:
Pre-registration is necessary!
Do you feel bit like a cocooned caterpillar in the midst of these unusual pandemic circumstances ? What if you took this time to empower yourself by linking with other caregivers?
Consider joining a series of online caregiving sessions to help you face the future with a new mind set and greater resilience for what lies ahead. All you need is a smart phone, tablet or laptop with webcam. You can also join by landline, if you prefer.
Our facilitator Jeannie Potter, Interpersonal Coach, former occupational therapist with a specialty in mental health and a caregiver herself, will guide participants through the following sessions.
Session 1 – April 22: Moving Beyond Survival Mode
Accept the invitation to dream bigger. Identify what you would like to have more of in life and what you want less of, especially in this unusual period of confinement and reflection. Recognize what drains you? Provide and obtain support from other caregivers while learning to value those things that are personally motivating and energizing.
Session 2 – May 13: Exploring Stressors and Strengths
Discover how to use your strengths to creatively manage personal and collective problems and challenges. Learn how to develop new strategies to thrive in the midst of a pandemic.
Session 3 – June 10 : Supporting Yourself in Difficult Times
Explore researched practices that involve changing our brain and behaviour through new mindsets and experiences. Learn how to support yourself and others in life-changing ways.
To register
Please register by email to Jan Anderson: janderson@jhpartners.net Plan on attending all three sessions.
This activity exists thanks to funding from:
Dr Arruda, Director of Public Health is now telling Quebecers to wear masks when physical distancing isn’t 
possible in public. If you want to try to make your own mask why not join EPIQ volunteer Michelle Lupien for this free online face mask sewing session? Pattern and instructions will be emailed out ahead of time to all participants. We invite you to reuse fabrics from older clothes, such as cotton or cotton polyester blends. You will also need bias tape or elastic. This will be a great way to socialize while learning a new skill! Register as early as possible so that you can receive and print out the pattern, read over the helpful directions an obtain log-in details prior to the event.
Good news: It is not currently possible to offer this Get Ready for Kindergarten session on-site due to physical distancing measures . Thankfully we can bring it to you via videoconferencing technology. This year you can attend in your PJ’s from the comfort of home! All you will need is a cellphone, laptop with camera or tablet and an internet connection. Please contact us to reserve your spot.
Kindergarten entry is an exciting moment in family life. There are many things you can do as a family that will help your child get off to a good start at school.
Join Psycho-Educator, Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families for an interactive workshop designed to help your child develop skills needed to succeed at school. Discover how you can better support your child to get ready for kindergarten.
For more information or to register, please email Jan Anderson, Community Organizer so you can obtain the log-in details. janderson@jhpartners.net
PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/
On the plains of Abraham with a potluck picnic. For the whole family!
Baby Chat Café has always offered a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and chat about a variety of parenting issues. During this pandemic period we will be meeting online instead of in person. Join us via teleconferencing on your smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer. Exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. We no longer have to worry about the shortage of parking space! Come as you are and chill with us. Learn more about the Québec Daycare System at the June 16th session. Amanda Heath and Dana Hey will be giving us some insights from the perspective of a mom / daycare provider.
Registration by the day prior is necessary so we can email you the log-in details. Baby Chat Café is a great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting. Hope to see you there!
One in five Canadians lives with Arthritis, according to the Arthritis Society. Arthritis can cause pain, decrease mobility, and diminish the quality of life. Join us via videoconference or telephone line to learn about what you can do to manage your symptoms better and improve your functioning during these times of social isolation when our regular routines have gone by the wayside. There will be an open Q&A period at the end of the presentation. Pre-registration is necessary to obtain login details.
Learn more about
1. The Different Types of Arthritis 
2. Causes and Risk Factors
3. What You Can do to Manage Arthritis
Our Presenter, Myra Siminovitch, B.Sc., MBA, is a Montreal physiotherapist with a special interest in Arthritis and Osteoporosis.
Visit CHEP online @ www.chssn.org
A CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2018-2023
Planning ahead – no matter your age – makes things easier for people who might have to manage your affairs. Decide what is important for the future for you and those around you. Make sure your documents reflect your wishes and tell your loved ones. Learn about the legal tools that are available for all Quebecers such as powers of attorney, protection mandates, wills and advance medical directives.
Join us as Richard Goldman, Laywer with Éducaloi explains what options are available, and how you can access them. There will be time for participants to ask questions. Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s and Accreditation Canada Surveyor) will also be present to respond to questions of a medical nature regarding these planning tools.
Pre-regi
stration is necessary so we can send you the log-in details prior to the session. All you need to take part is internet access and a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you require technical assistance to help you feel more comfortable with this format, just ask and we will be happy to assist you.
This project has been made possible thanks to:
Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.
Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions. Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME time!
- May 14 – Session 1 The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
- May 21 -Session 2 Honouring our needs
- May 28 – Session 3 Caregiving experience through clay
- June 4- Session 4 Body tracing & spontaneous painting
- June 9- Session 5 Hope and resilience through art
- June 18- Session 6 The mask process
For more information or to enroll, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net
This activity exists thanks to funding from:
EPIQ Volunteer, Dana invites you to celebrate the summer solstice with a cleansing spa night. Now more than ever is a great time to cleanse ourselves inside and out while welcoming this wonderful time of year. So put on your comfy summer jammies, grab a glass of whatever quenches your thirst, and join in on an interactive vitual spa night.
Dana will be giving a hair mask tutorial with the ingredients listed below. We may also do facials and a tutorial on “dry brushing”. Many of the ingredients for the mask and facial you probably already have in the house, and if not can pick up cheaply and easily at your local pharmacy or grocery store.
Registration by noon on the Friday prior is necessary since our get together will be done via teleconferencing and we need to send you the login details.
Hair Mask Ingredients:
- Coconut oil
- Pink Himalayen salt (or any salt that is not fine. Himalayen sea salt works too!)
- Tea tree, lavender, peppermint or rosemary essential oil
- You will need a bowl and a towel
Face Mask Ingredients:
If you already have a mask – use that! If not then you’ll need:
- Honey
- Oats (preferably big oats)
If you have micellar water, toner, and moisturizer, please have close at hand as well. If you do not have a dry bush ,that’s ok! Dana will explain the proper way to use one. Any questions – feel free to contact her.
SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!
Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.
Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)
For more information, call 418-570-8355
SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!
Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.
Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)
For more information, call 418-570-8355
Instead of our usual Café au Lait Crew group sessions, the Wellness Centre is offering online breastfeeding support on Tuesday, June 30 starting at 10:00 AM. You can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and the expertise of Kate Nadeau, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Partners are welcome too!
There will be time for your questions and a place for all nursing moms (expectant or actively breastfeeding) to get individual support. You must pre-register so that we can send you the required log-in information the day before to the session. Please email janderson@jhpartners.net to sign up.
SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!
Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.
Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)
For more information, call 418-570-8355
SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!
Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.
Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)
For more information, call 418-570-8355
SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!
Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.
Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)
For more information, call 418-570-8355
Join us for some family fun at our Directions Workout. Fitness trainer, Jarryd Smith will get your children moving while helping them become more familiar with many common directions they need to understand before starting kindergarten. Words like above, below, next to, before, after, on, under, in front of, behind, around and through. Register by the evening prior to obtain log-in details. READY, SET, GO …
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you pefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassels!
Geneviève Fily-Paré, speech pathologist with Centre Mosaïque de Québec: Clinique d’orthophonie will be joining us for a discussion on communicating with your baby. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about our Pop-Up Pages literacy intiative.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Please join the EPIQ gang for a summer social via your home through Zoom. Use this occasion to get dressed up, enjoy a little plate of yummy adult snacks and quench your thirst while chatting. Please register by noon on the day of the event so we can send you the login details. Any questions? C0ntact Dana, the host for this special evening!
In lieu of our usual Café au lait Crew onsite sessions the Wellness Centre will be offering online breastfeeding support on Tuesday, June 9 and 30 starting at 10 AM. You can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and the expertice of Kate Nadeau, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Partners are welcome as well. There will be time for your questions and a place for all nursing moms (expectant or actively breastfeeding) to get individual support. Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email janderson@jhpartners.net to sign up.
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.
Join us for this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.
Registration is necessary to obtain login information. Kindly email our community organizer for more details: janderson@jhpartners.net
July 21 – 7 pm and July 23 – 10 am : Making Health and Nutrition a Priority during a Pandemic with Occupational therapist, Christiane Ruggiero
Food habits during a Pandemic, how could you do better? How does food impact function? Learn answers to these questions along with some easy recipes that can add health and vitality and help boost your positive food habits.
August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green
September 24- 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
These activities are made possible through funding from
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.
Join us for a 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.
Registration is necessary to obtain login information. Kindly email our community organizer for more details: janderson@jhpartners.net
July 21 – 7 pm and July 23 – 10 am : Making Health and Nutrition a Priority during a Pandemic with Occupational therapist, Christiane Ruggiero
Food habits during a Pandemic, how could you do better? How does food impact function? Learn answers to these questions along with some easy recipes that can add health and vitality and help boost your positive food habits.
August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green
September 24- 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
These activities are made possible through funding from
Join other English-speaking parents for EPIQ’s second virtual “Whine Down”! Bring your own favorite cocktail or mocktail and socialize virtually. Catch up with each other. Whine if you must 🙂
Pre-registration is necessary by noon on the same day so we can send you the log-in details. The fun starts at 8 pm … but arrive when it suits and stay as long as you like! Register by contacting our community organizer by email: janderson@jhpartners.net For more information send a FB message to Michelle Lupien, our EPIQ host for this event.
Create a homemade fort or tent prior to this session and give your playmates a virtual tour at this EPIQ get together for English-speaking families! Learn more about our Pop-Up Pages literacy project at the same time. Pre-registration is necessary by the day prior so we can send you the log-in details.
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.
Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.
Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net
August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green
September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
These activities are made possible thanks to funding from
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.
Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.
Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net
August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green
September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
These activities are made possible thanks to funding from
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding
- Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
- Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
- Find the position that’s right for you and baby
- Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
- Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
- Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
- Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone
To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an international public health emergency that poses a serious challenge to our physical and psychological resilience. This pandemic affects how we live and how we die. It impacts our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, changes the way we love and care for ourselves and others, and influences how we work play and grieve. Psychosocial Therapist and Grief Counsellor, Yvonne Clark will be joining us for a practical discussion on mental health, grief and life losses and how we can cope during the Covid crisis.
This activity is made possible thanks to
https://wejh.ca/event/chep-video-conference-grief-and-life-losses/
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now. Join us for the last in our 3-part online summer series entitled Taking Care of ME!
Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net
September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. It is natural to feel stressed and anxious on occasion but constant worrying and preoccupation with worst-case scenarios can be unproductive and even paralyzing. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms including sleeplessness, heart racing, sweating, trembling and fatigue. Anxiety can steal your joy and your health. Join us for an interesting session with psychologist, David Martin as we explore practical ways to manage stress and overcome caregiver anxiety even in the midst of a pandemic.
These activities are made possible thanks to funding from
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.
Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.
Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.
Sessions will be offered virtually. You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body
Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships
Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss
Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye
For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net
These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:
The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.
Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.
Sessions will be offered virtually. You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body
Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships
Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss
Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye
For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net
These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.
Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.
This event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to register, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer 418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
This activity is made possible thanks to
If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.
Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.
This event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to regster, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer 418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
This activity is made possible thanks to
The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.
Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.
Sessions will be offered virtually. You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body
Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships
Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss
Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye
For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net
These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
EPIQ stands for English-speaking Parents in Quebec City and it’s the driving force behind a variety of fun 
activities for parents and kids. Prior to 2020 these activities took place all over town and included everything from pumpkin patch outings to our annual HOHOHO Here We Go Again Christmas Party. But this year things may look a little different. But that doesn’t mean we can still stay connected via teleconferencing. Let’s get creative together. Join us on line as we plot new ways to have fun in a pandemic! Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica Price jprice@jhpartners.net to get the login details for this fun annual planning evening scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 starting at 7 pm.
Is your son or daughter physically ready to start school? In recent years kindergarten teachers have noted children’s fine motor skills may not be ready to hold a pencil, use scissors, tie shoes laces, undo buttons or engage in other daily fine motor activities. These skills are easily cultivated at home through games and simple daily tasks. Join us for an interesting informal discussion with occupational therapist Pascale Lemaire. Learn more about the importance of fine motor skill development and the role it plays in school readiness in this free, online parent know-how session. 
Register by October 14, 2020 to obtain the login information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, save your spot now!
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.
Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.
Sessions will be offered virtually. You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body
Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships
Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss
Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye
For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net
These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
You can practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic!
Join Théa Demmers, Registered Dietitian with Concordia University’s PERFORM Centre, as she shares strategies related to eating well. Learn about the impact of the pandemic on our daily habits and tips on ways to change.
This activity is brought you by:
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. This month’s theme is Halloween! Be sure to wear your costume so you can show it off on the screen. Enjoy a scary story, some silly songs and games and learn how to make a witch’s broom out of things from your recycling box. To obtain the login details please contact Meghan at the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258; info@qcrc.org or register on the Travellin’ Toddler Time Facebook page.
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
Find out everything you need to know about pelvic care with Chantal Couture, physiotherapist from la Clinique Femina. For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please contact our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development?
To learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development, attend this informal online session with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist, Kristy Findlay. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.
For more information or to register by October 21, please contact: Jan at janderson@jhpartners.net
Hello ladies,
Let’s zoom together for another Spa night! 
We all know how tough our QC winters can be, so this night will tackle the dry winter skin, dry scalp and helping hair growth. If you would like to only listen in and take notes that’s ok too! If you would like to join me in doing a mask and a hair care regiment then here is what you will need:
Face:
1) A squeaky clean face ☺️
2) A face mask
3) Toner
4) Facial moisturizer
Hair Mask:
1) Towel
2) Coconut oil
3) Chunky salt (I use pink salt)
4) Rosemary, lavender, peppermint or tea tree oil
Space is limited so please rsvp ASAP ☺️ directly to Jan for the Zoom login details
Hope to see you all soon, Dana Hey , EPIQ Hostess
Parental support and involvement are key to making school a positive experience right from the start. We all want our children to enjoy learning, to suceed academically and to be happy at school. Join us for an informal discussion with teacher Liam Jones to discover how you can support your child as you navigate Quebec’s educational system together.
The session will touch on how to help your child:
Arrive at school ready to learn,
Organize themselves,
Reinforce learning concepts at home,
Expand their vocabulary particularly in their second language;
Establish good rapport with teacher and school,
Develop study skills and much more!
Register by November 3, 2020 to obtain the log-in information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer, Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today!
It’s time to put the rumors aside when it comes to dealing with daycare during a pandemic! Come and learn the facts! Join Amanda Heath for an information session touching on some of the most basic questions that any parent/expecting parent would have when it comes to daycare and the pandemic. She will be covering topics such as: what you should expect when dropping off and picking up your children, COVID-19 rules and regulations and how they apply to your children, as well as recent updates. 
Whether you have a child in daycare already but are considering keeping them home, or if you are looking for a daycare, this session is for you! The current health rules and regulations mandated by public health are the same for ALL types of daycares, which means that you will be receiving facts relevant to your situation. All sources of information will be shared with you so that you know where to look for future updates.
Registration is required.
Please RSVP to Jessica Price to get the ZOOM login details.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Calling all parents – plan to join us for the first TaB session of the fall season for a catch-up gab session online. Great chance to “see” one another and show off how much your kids have grown over the summer. For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
For those of you who always wished the Cafe au Lait meetings were on a weekend, this is for you! Join our host Shelley Dupuis for this virtual meeting on Sunday November 8th at 10am.
During this meeting we will be talking about breastfeeding and returning to work, including pumping & storing breast milk.
Important to note that if you are struggling with breastfeeding issues, or have any other questions about breastfeeding, we can talk about that too! If you just need to see and chat with other parents, this is a really embracing space. Expectant moms are also welcome!
Don’t worry if you’re a little late. We all understand baby’s timing may not line up with the schedule! Come as you are – when you can.
For more information or to get the ZOOM login details contact Jessica Price, information above.
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
We’ve had a baby boom over the past few months in the middle of a pandemic and we want to hear your birthing stories. Grab a coffee, tea or tisane and turn on your device and be prepared to meet some incredibly strong women!
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Consider participating in a one-time online focus group for guys raising kids in Quebec City. Mardoché Mertilus, Program Manager of Programme d’Adaptation des Pratiques aux réalités Paternelles with the Regroupement pour la valorisation de la paternité (RVP) will be guiding us in this exercise. We’re looking for dads/step dads of newborns all the way to preteens. Join in and share your insights about how the Wellness Centre could better respond to your parenting needs in terms of of current services/programs and in the creation of new ones.
Get involved and help us make our community stronger! Just email our Community Organizer to obtain the Zoom login details for this event happening Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7 pm.
If you are an English-speaking parent of a child, teen or adult with special needs living in the Greater Québec City region (north 
and south shores), the WE Belong Parents group is for you. It’s a safe place to share experiences and chat with other parents of special needs persons, learn new things, find resources, or just enjoy some “ME” time.
Join other parents for an Info Night to learn about services and share your experiences. Please RSVP directly to knadeau@jhpartners.net and you will be sent the login information for the meeting.
Aging family members or loved ones with memory loss and/or Alzheimer’s-like dementia often struggle with behaviours that can be quite disturbing for those around them. Such behaviours may include difficulty sleeping, wandering, repeating the same thing over and over, personal hygiene issues, paranoia, lack of social filters, angry outbursts and many more. Join us for a frank discussion with Geneviève Gaboury, social counsellor with the Société Alzheimer de Québec to discover what triggers these behaviours and some useful strategies to help everyone cope more positively in these situations. To register for this online session, please contact our community organizer.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. This month’s theme is Autumn. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy some motorskill developing games.
Join in on the fun!
To obtain the login details please contact Meghan at the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258; info@qcrc.org or register on the Travellin’ Toddler Time Facebook page.
How can you practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic? Concordia University PERFORM Centre’s kinesiologist, Christina Weiss will join us to share some interesting strategies to help keep us active during this unusual period. Join us to learn how COVID-19 impacts your daily habits and discover safe and fun ways to stay active during the long winter months ahead.
This activity is made possible thanks to funding from
and in partnership with
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Moms and dads plan to join us for an open discussion on the topic of tantrums with our special guest Jayanna Pleau, Special Educator with Jeffery Hale Community Services.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Dear parents,
Now that we are cooking at home more than ever, come join us for the first ever EPIQ cooking party! Never has there been a better time to cook with your family, and even add to your repertoire of recipes to « wow » your friends and family once we can get back to social gatherings.
Our host Elise’s talented husband and professional chef, Samuel, will be demonstrating how to make a restaurant quality creamy risotto (along with it’s versatile options). A list of ingredients and cookware needed will be provided in advance so you can cook right along with us (if you choose). Join us by yourself, with your partner, or with the whole family!
Hope to see you there!
Registration required!
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
As the second wave rages on, we are all depending more and more on technology to reduce isolation and keep us connected to one another. All of our caregiver programming has moved online, but some of us still aren’t feeling totally comfortable with the Zoom platform. If you haven’t yet taken the Zoom plunge, or you have but still need a hand feeling more comfortable with its many features, this is the session for you!
The Wellness Centre is partnering with Life Long Learning for this event. Join Michelle Osbourne and Meghan Radden from the Quebec City Reading Council for a fun, interactive session that will help seniors and their caregivers get comfy with Zoom! To participate you will need a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer with a web cam. Kindly register with our community organizer to obtain the login details.
This activity is made possible thanks to:
BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Liz Perrin gives tips for saving money and shopping online. Discussion and sharing of ideas. In collaboration with Voice of English-speaking Quebec.
REGISTER in advance and get the Zoom link from the Financial Literacy Program Coordinator, Natalie Domingue: natalie@atwaterlibrary.ca
For questions about your digital device, contact CONNECT Project Coordinator Liz Perrin: connect@atwaterlibrary.ca or 514-935-7344.
With funding from the Government of Canada.
Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding
- Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
- Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
- Find the position that’s right for you and baby
- Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
- Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
- Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
- Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone
To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Santa Claus will be joining us for the last TaB of 2020! Be sure to tune in at 9:30 am so your toddler can say hi! For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Who’s ready to get into the holiday spirit? I know that my family and I sure are! We’d love for you to join us (Dana Hey and family) by starting off this Christmas season with some cookie baking. We will be making a classic gingerbread recipe in many different shapes. Registration required in advance. The ingredients list as well as the zoom registration details will be emailed out closer to the date. To register and to get the zoom details contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
Zoom in for a festive Caregivers’ Café as we explore ways to have better holiday visits with our loved ones this season. Special Educator, Danny Roach and Special Care Councellor, Lucie Lachance from the Jeffery Hale-Saint- Brigid’s Day Centre team will help us discover some creative ways to bring love and cheer despite pandemic restrictions. All participants will receive a free copy by mail of McGill’s helpful Dementia Activity Guide along with tips and suggestions from our delightful and very experienced guests. To obtain login details, please email Jan Anderson, Community Organizer.
This activity is made possibe thanks to:
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
Join us for an informal chat with Kristy Findlay, Speech Language Pathologist as we explore fun facets of language development and learn new ways to increase baby’s vocabulary! For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for preschool children and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and play games to grow motor skills. This fun, vitual activity is organized by the Quebec City Reading Council.
Join in on the fun!
Reservations are necessary, please follow the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqduirpz0iGtD6ev2JoAiUxNYZov38mEJI
Calling all dads and/or moms and kiddos out into the snow! We invite you to join us for a day of Snow Fort Building Fun via zoom. How this will work is as follows: Dana Hey will do a quick chat via ZOOM at 10am to start you off, then after that it is up to you! The idea is to just get out in the snow, get creative and have some fun! 🙂 Take as much time as you need, and if you would like to share your snow structures with us, please send in pictures!
See you then!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details. 
When family caregivers open up about their emotions, they are often mention feelings of stress, sadness and depression. But we rarely talk about the anger, impatience and even rage that can flare up in an instant. Who hasn’t snapped back during their caregiving journey and then relentlessly beat themselves up for it later? If you have ever felt like clenching your fists and screaming in frustration, you are not alone. Most caregivers probably experience these strong emotions from time to time.
Anger is an important emotion to explore and understand within the caregiving relationship. This Caregivers’ Café session will help you build a greater understanding of anger and your relationship to the emotion. Participants will be encouraged to articulate their feelings around anger and discuss how they express anger within their caregiving relationships. Together we will explore new ways to cope with anger and dare to talk about it openly. To join this online conversation, simly contact our community orgnaizer for the Zoom log-in details
This activity is made possibe thanks to:
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
Have you ever wondered about the expression “sleep like a baby”?? Let’s admit it … sometimes babies just don’t sleep as much as we’d like them to! Join us for an informal chat about the zzzzz’s or lack thereof! Share your nap and bedtime strategies and make a new friend or two. For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
Life as we knew it changed drastically back in March 2020 with the declaration of the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve been dealing with risk and uncertainty ever since. This is a very stressful time for everyone but particularly for seniors and their caregivers. Why not set aside some time this week to check in with with psychologist Dr Camillo Zacchai to learn new ways to manage these unsettling times. Please contact our community organizer for the login details.
This activity is made possible thanks to:
Lifelong Learning returns for the second half of our semester. Join on January 21st to say “Hi” and share your holiday stories. Let’s use this to check in and see what’s coming up for LLL.
This activity and all Lifelong Learning activities for the 2020-2021 season are FREE.
Registration is required. Please email Meghan at info@LIfelongLearningquebec.org or visit our NEW facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LifelongLearningQuebec for details.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Join us for a special online Family Literacy Celebration. This year’s theme is “Travel the World Together”. Even if we can’t actually travel and visit other people, we can still learn about the world and other cultures from our homes using our imagination and resources.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Join us for an informal information virtual learning session with David Martin, psychologist to learn more about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
How can you know if your child is exhibiting normal kid behavior or ADHD?
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of ADHD and what diagnostic tools are available for local English-speaking families coping with this diagnosis?
Come away with parenting tips and useful resources to better support children with ADHD.
Register by January 25, 2021 to obtain the login information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, save your spot now!
Open to those who missed this event last year and to those who wish to refresh their work from last year. This is part 1 of the Art of Storytelling series offered during the spring of 2020. Part 2 will be coming up later in the month.
Storytelling is something we do naturally and have done so since the dawn of time (so easy a Caveman could do it). This interactive activity we will teach you to harness your creativity and develop better stories to tell. Whether they are your everyday stories to a fantasy world you tell your grandkids. Learn from the experts at Disney’s Pixar on how to develop our own unique stories while listening to what inspires them to develop such beautiful films.
The education system in Quebec is unique in many ways. Language laws dictate who is eligible to attend school in English and who is not. Parents and newcomers may find it hard to navigate the school system. The session “A Québec School System 101” will feature a panel of professionals from Central Quebec School Board to help answer your questions.
Be sure to register by noon on February 1 for this informative virtual community outreach session so we can send you the login details.
“A Québec School System 101” online event is for you, if you’ve ever wondered …
- Is my child eligible to attend school in English?
- When and how do we register for Kindergarten, elementary school and high school?
- What school(s) can my kids attend based on where I live? If I am willing to drive my kids to school can they attend a school in another sector of town?
- What are the options in terms of preschool, Pre-K, programme passe-partout, and before- and after-school daycare and how do we access them? What are the related costs? And what services are offered in each program?
- Grade names here differ from those elsewhere. What is meant by cycle 1 and 2 and sec. 1, 2, etc. ?
- Is it true parents of elementary students are often required to pay for noon-time surveillance if their children eat lunch at school? If so, how does that work and what does it cost?
- Why do we have to purchase so many supplies each fall for kids attending public school. Doesn’t the school board provide these supplies? Who will give me the list of what materials my child needs and when?
- I live on the south shore; when will there be an English elementary school on my side of the St-Lawrence?
- What is all the fuss about school boards being replaced by service centres? What impact will this have on my child’s education and our local English-speaking community?
- Québec schools seem to put a lot of emphasis on provincial exams; at what grade do these exams start? How does QCSB compare to other local boards in terms of exam results?
- What is the difference between Québec’s adult education and DEP programs and CEGEP? Can we access these programs in English in Québec City? How do we apply? What programs are available and are there any fees for them?
“A Québec School System 101” session is a joint venture brought to you by Jeffery Hale Community Partners, Voice of English-Speaking Québec and the Central Québec School Board.
PS – 101 (pronounced “one-oh-one”) is a topic for beginners in any area. It has all the basic principles and concepts that are expected in a particular field. In Québec, 101 also has quite another significance!
Loving yourself is the caregiver’s ultimate challenge. Sometimes we can be so kind with others and so hard on ourselves. This February the Wellness Centre invites caregivers to take part in a special virtual session for senior caregivers led by art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse. We will discover how to love and care for ourselves more deeply using art materials we all have around the house. You’ll come away with a renewed sense of your own worth. Learning to love and honor yourself will not only improve your attitude but it may also make you a better caregiver. Registration is necessary as spaces are limited. Please contact our community organizer for the log-in details.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Join us (hosts Elise and Samuel) for a virtual wine tasting on Thursday, February 4th, at 8pm! Wine is definitely an essential item, so wine not come and appreciate it’s craft amongst good company. We’ll be going through the basic steps of wine tasting, while comparing a New World and Old World wine of the same grape variety.
Here are the wines we will be tasting, which are available at the SAQ:
- Imagery Pinot Noir Californie 2019, Red wine, 750 ml, USA California (found in cellar part of the SAQ) $21.95 https://www.saq.com/fr/13692157
- Albert Bichot Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes, Red wine, 750 ml, France Bourgogne, $19.05 https://www.saq.com/fr/10667474
If you’d prefer to taste a wine you have on hand at home alternatively, you are still welcome to join us!
Also, if you prefer a non-alcoholic beverage or a de-alcoholized wine, feel free to join in with your own beverage or try one of our de-alcoholized recommendations below.
- Artis Merlot Vin de France, Red wine, de-alcoholized(.5%), 750 ml, France, $9.45 https://www.saq.com/fr/14323871
- Torres Natureo 2019, White wine, de-alcoholized (.5%), 750 ml, Spain, $9.75 https://www.saq.com/en/1133479
We hope to see you there,
Cheers!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Richard Goldman, lawyer with Éducaloi, will be joining us at this session for an introduction to the basics of Quebec family law, followed by an interactive discussion. Plan to join us!
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please contact our Community Organizer by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
Join us for an informal virtual get together with Kristy Findlay, Speech Pathologist as we chat about communicate with baby. Learn about signing with baby and many other fun communication stategies. For more details or to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.
Join in on the fun!
Registration required through the following link:
Registration Page: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfu6oqDkqGtbC_YqFkvMYT1Ob8hFzQclS
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/394908025053569/
Straight Talk about End-of-Life Options with presenter Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, Senior Advisor – Jeffrey Hale Community Partners (JHCP)
This session addresses end-of-life options: palliative care, do not resuscitate orders, refusal or withdrawal of treatment, medical assistance in dying, and advanced medical directives.
This health video conference will take place in a Zoom Meeting format (where attendees can see each other as opposed to a webinar format where attendees do not see each other).
Registration in advance is necessary. Please click here and follow the instructions. Your response to this question “Which community organization invited you to this CHEP session?” should be Jeffery Hale Community Partners.
Being a parent can be challenging, rewarding, and complicated, but we love unconditionally. Sadly, family programs and services sometimes tend to forget or ignore step-parents. Step-parents make the choice to love, take care and be there, even when they may not have to. If you agree that family is not simply defined by blood but by commitment and by love, please join us virtually on the evening of Wednesday, February 17th, to connect with other step-moms and step-dads as we support and draw inspiration from one another. We will discuss everything from the role of a step-parent and undefined limits to its difficulties and rewards.
Registration required, but first…
Prior to our first get together, please read and reflect on the thoughtful words below from Jayanna Pleau, our step-parent host.
“When I grow up, I want to be a step-parent,” said no one, ever…
Mothers and fathers are praised for raising children, even celebrated. Mothers are even nicknamed “super moms.” During their careers and in their daily lives, protection, support, guidance, pride and love are expected from moms and dads towards their biological children. Yet, behind the shadows of these “super parents,” the same expectations are often held of step-parents towards another’s children. “Super moms” may get through parenthood with the help of unconditional love, but truth be told, step-parents sometimes have to resort to sheer will to get through their new lifestyle.
Standing tall, hands-on-hips, cape-in-wind, biological mothers are praised for raising children, and supported when the going gets tough. Invisible cape in the wind, step-parents are reminded of their choice should a burnout happen.
Between biological parents, there are various styles of discipline and chosen responsibilities. Step-parents continuously juggle anger, regret, happiness, content and guilt, and at times with unwanted sealed mouths, because final decisions are not our final decisions to make. Step-parents live lives that aren’t fully ours, yet people may remind us it was our choice.
Honestly, step-parenting is about changing your life for another’s children. It’s about constantly wondering where your limits are. It’s about taboo regrets, hushed thoughts, and guilty pleasures of replacing the biological parent half the time. It’s about waking up at night, dealing with tantrums, disciplining, spending time with someone else’s child, and wondering you can handle it, if it’s all worth it. It’s about being brave.
All good parenting requires love and care, but not DNA. The fine print for parenthood reads making children a priority. Parenthood is about teaching children valuable lessons and guiding them through life. It’s also about putting on a brave face that children are always safe with their parents.
Celebrating step-parents!
Bravery is great, but unconditional love is simply the best. Loving your own child is easy; loving another parent’s child as your own is what makes step-parents really special.
We invite all super step-moms and super step-dads to join the club. Step-parents, stand tall, put your hands on your hips and let your cape flow in the wind.
I look forward to meeting you on Zoom on February 17th.
Jayanna
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