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Parent Support Network Parent Support Network: Providing family support for over 25 years, through FREE parenting workshops.

Build on your parenting skills with workshops based on understanding and working with your child's behaviour. Topics include:
- communication
- anger and stress management
- sibling rivalry
- anxiety
- spirited children / challenging behaviour
- conflict resolution
- parenting children with special needs
- positive discipline
- self-regulation

DPSN has formed partnerships with many local service providers in order to provide relevant parenting information and resources to the residents of Dufferin County.

๐Ÿ’› Calming the Storm: Coregulation Strategies ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ“… October, 2026 | ๐Ÿ•– 7:00-8:30 PM | ๐Ÿ’ป Online WorkshopTantrums, meltdowns, a...
10/13/2026

๐Ÿ’› Calming the Storm: Coregulation Strategies ๐Ÿ’›
๐Ÿ“… October, 2026 | ๐Ÿ•– 7:00-8:30 PM | ๐Ÿ’ป Online Workshop

Tantrums, meltdowns, and big emotionsโ€”sound familiar? When kids struggle with self-regulation, it can be overwhelming for both them and us as parents. But with the right tools, we can turn these tough moments into opportunities for connection and growth.

Join Nichole MacPherson for a workshop on:
โœจ Understanding why kids have big emotions and how to respond
โœจ Using coregulation strategies to help your child feel safe and supported
โœจ Improving communication while setting limits with empathy
Letโ€™s navigate the storms together and build stronger, more connected relationships. ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ“ข Register now to save your spot! https://bit.ly/46thmgo

๐Ÿ’› Is school anxiety making things harder for your child or teen?School avoidance, big emotions, and anxiety around atten...
10/12/2026

๐Ÿ’› Is school anxiety making things harder for your child or teen?
School avoidance, big emotions, and anxiety around attending school can be difficult for both kids and parents to navigate.

Join us on October 13 for Supporting Your Child Through School Anxiety. Weโ€™ll talk about why avoidance happens and explore practical, compassionate ways to support your child while helping them build confidence and resilience.

As always, this workshop is free!
Register Now: https://bit.ly/475OF9q

10/10/2026
Children worry, and sometimes their anxiety can feel overwhelming. As a caregiver, it can be hard to know how to help th...
10/09/2026

Children worry, and sometimes their anxiety can feel overwhelming. As a caregiver, it can be hard to know how to help them navigate these rough waters.

Join us for ๐‘๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐–๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ: ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐‘๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐–๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ข๐ซ ๐€๐ง๐ฑ๐ข๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ
๐Ÿ“… December 8, 2026
๐Ÿ•– 7:00โ€“8:00 PM + ยฝ hour Q&A
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Facilitator: Nichole MacPherson

Weโ€™ll explore the stages of anxiety, share practical strategies to guide your child through tough moments, and discover ways to embrace calm together.
This workshop is open to all parents and caregivers โ€” grab a warm drink and join us!
Register Now!https://bit.ly/3UWsFey

๐Ÿ˜กAnger is a BIG emotion - and it can feel really hard to deal with. Maybe you have an explosive child; or maybe its your...
10/08/2026

๐Ÿ˜กAnger is a BIG emotion - and it can feel really hard to deal with. Maybe you have an explosive child; or maybe its your own anger that feels overwhelming. Anger is one of those emotions that we try to push away - but maybe there is a better way? Join us to learn about managing anger and stress in your family!

๐“๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐จ๐ง: ๐€๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ
November 24, 2026 - 7:00-8:00pm + 1/2 hour for Q&A

๐‘น๐’†๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’”๐’•๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐‘น๐’†๐’’๐’–๐’Š๐’“๐’†๐’…: https://bit.ly/3Tz8dA3

๐ŸŒŸ The Art of Distraction: Helping Your Child with ADHD Thrive ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“… November 10, 2026 | ๐Ÿ•– 7:00-8:30 PM | ๐Ÿ’ป Online WorkshopP...
10/07/2026

๐ŸŒŸ The Art of Distraction: Helping Your Child with ADHD Thrive ๐ŸŒŸ
๐Ÿ“… November 10, 2026 | ๐Ÿ•– 7:00-8:30 PM | ๐Ÿ’ป Online Workshop

Parenting a child with ADHD can be a whirlwindโ€”full of energy, creativity, and yes, challenges. Whether youโ€™re exploring a new diagnosis or have been navigating ADHD for a while, this workshop will offer practical tools and fresh insights to help your child thrive.

Join Nichole MacPherson as we explore:
โœจ The impact of ADHD at home, school, and in social settings
โœจ Strategies to manage impulsivity and enhance focus
โœจ Ways to strengthen relationships and support your childโ€™s success
Letโ€™s turn challenges into opportunities and help our kids shine! โœจ

๐Ÿ“ข Register now to reserve your spot! https://bit.ly/4AhAlIu

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Orangeville, ON
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