MCSS: Balanced Parenting

08/30/2022

New Directions Women’s group begins Wednesday Sept 14th 10-11 AM. A safe place for women to share, connect and learn! Contact us for more details

02/18/2022

WordsWednesdays – Give your child a reason to communicate by offering a choice. When we give children a choice, it allows them to have more independence, which means fewer power struggles. It also encourages more communication through gestures, body language or maybe even words.

02/06/2022

Shifting from problem solving to connection in the moment ❤🙏

Learn more about social and emotional development in the early years, and how you can help your child build these skills, by listening to our latest podcast episode at https://buff.ly/3g2j4uS
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01/21/2022

Be Gentle with yourself❤

It is not easy to be human, and it is not easy to be a parent - that's for sure.

And so many of the parents in our community here are often parents of gladiator kids who are just sassy and exhausting and they suck the oxygen out of the room.

And sometimes they can just take you to those darkest places in your soul that you didn't know were there.

So you need to give yourself some real love and some real understanding so that you can be present with your children, show them that emotional regulation is possible.

Keep trying, you'll get there.

Need some more support?

Jump aboard our Online Connected Parenting Course.

12/01/2021

Connect Parenting will be running in January! Please contact MCSS if you are interested. Looking forward to this!

11/16/2021

Stay tuned in the morning.....

11/10/2021

The Junction, Mission - Santa's official work schedule!

Our reservation system opens soon! Tell your friends, like our page and keep in the loop.

11/05/2021

11/01/2021

Online Registration for the Mission Community Services Christmas Bureau starts Monday, November 8th!

Mission Community Services Christmas Bureau and Food Centre is preparing to make Christmas possible for hundreds of local families, seniors and children in need this year. All Health and Safety guidelines will be in place.

If you would like support this holiday season, registration for the Mission Christmas Bureau and Food Centre will be online at missioncommunityservices.com. Online registration will run from Nov 8th - Dec 3rd.

If you need assistance registering or need more information, please call 604-826-3634 or email [email protected].

We look forward to helping the community celebrate the holiday season!🎄

11/01/2021

Take a look at the list of what a Super PARENT can be! Remember put your oxygen mask on first in order to help others!

Thanks to Happy as a Mother for this important reminder. I really like that this image includes taking medication as we discussed this last week in the Mama Village mothers groups in relation to antidepressants for postnatal depression and anxiety. Medication is not for everyone, but sometimes it has an important role in helping a mother recover, feel like herself again and be the best mother she can be to her little ones.

"A super mom is often portrayed as someone who does it all, has it all together, is extremely organized, works when the baby sleeps, makes home cooked meals, does pinterest activities with the children, ⁣all while looking flawless.⁣⁣

This is not real life. ⁣⁣

This is not a realistic ideal. ⁣⁣

We need to adjust out definition of what a super mom really looks like. ⁣

A true super mom is a mom is prioritizes her own needs and self care. ⁣⁣

A mom who accepts her shortcomings and doesn't expect perfection.⁣

A mom who asks for help and knows she can't possible do it all.⁣⁣

A mom who consciously chooses not to do it all. ⁣

A mom who makes decisions with confidence based on her internal values. ⁣

A mom who respects others approach to parenting but knows that she doesn't have to adopt others approaches as her own. ⁣

This is the type of motherhood we need to be aspiring to. ⁣

Not the run yourself into the ground trying to be and do all of the things ideal that circulates in the media and society.

What super mom pressures have you been feeling lately?⁣

Let's embody a new type of super mom, one who's strength is in knowing her boundaries, committing to self care, fulfilling her needs, and knowing her values ❤️"

07/06/2021

Attention Caregivers! We are offering a walking group that will be focusing and phsyical and mental health! This is a great way to be outside, engage in phsyical activity and learn skills to improve mental wellness. All fitness levels welcome. We are offering 2 groups a week to increase accessibility for our parents of Mission. Registration is required. We look forward to seeing you 🙌