Parent Resource Centre/Centre de ressources pour parents

10/14/2026

💙 We’re so excited to be featured as the cover story in the Back to School 2026 issue of Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine!

As we celebrate 50 years of supporting children and families in our community, it’s wonderful to have our story and journey shared with Ottawa families.

A big thank you to Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine for highlighting this special milestone and helping us celebrate 50 years of connection, play, and community! 💛

We invite you to read the full article and learn more about our journey! 👇

As Ottawa’s Parent Resource Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary, experts reflect on what has changed – and what hasn’t – in the world’s most important job     It was 1975 and Ottawa had yet to have a central place [...]

10/14/2026

🎨 Let’s get creative at PRC!

As part of the activities marking PRC’s 50th Anniversary throughout the year, join MASC artist Tyler Proulx for a FREE Sticker Making Workshop for children ages 5–10!
Explore street art and creative lettering, then make your own stickers to take home! ✨

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Parent Resource Centre, 300 Goulburn Crescent, Ottawa

☕ Parents and caregivers can enjoy coffee, snacks, and time to connect.

🧸 Bringing younger siblings? Our playroom will be open for children ages 0–4 whose sibling is participating in the workshop. Please complete the questionnaire during registration to let us know about any siblings attending so we can plan accordingly.

🎟️ Registration is required. Please reserve a ticket only for each child participating in the workshop. Adults and younger siblings do not need tickets.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2002166347442?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/14/2026

Being a parent is incredibly rewarding, yet it comes with its own set of challenges. You're not alone on this journey. 🌼
📞If you're seeking support, guidance, or simply need someone to listen, the Parent Resource Centre is here for you. Our Parent Support Line offers a FREE and confidential space to talk about parenting, child development, and child behavior.

🕘Available Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM
☎️𝟲𝟭𝟯-𝟰𝟴𝟮-𝟴𝟭𝟳𝟯
Prefer writing? Email us at 📧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭@𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐚

Supporting parents and caregivers is crucial in nurturing the well-being of our children. Let's embrace this journey together, offering a helping hand and an understanding heart.

https://www.parentresource.ca/frp

10/13/2026

🧡 Attachment 101 Workshop

📅 October 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
💻 FREE Virtual Workshop

This 1-hour virtual workshop offers an overview of attachment theory and provides simple strategies to build healthy attachment with infants ages 0-3.
Participants will learn:
✔ What Attachment Is
✔ How the Brain Developments in the First 3 Years
✔ What the 4 Attachment Styles Are
✔ Why Secure Attachment Matters
✔ How to Build Secure Attachment in Practice

🔗 Register using the link below!

Learn the basics of attachment and practical ways to build secure, trusting relationships that support children’s development.

10/12/2026

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Parent Resource Centre! 🧡

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re especially grateful for the families, partners, volunteers, and supporters who make our community so special. Thank you for the kindness, connection, and joy you bring to PRC.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, laughter, and special moments with your loved ones. Thank you for being part of our PRC family! 💛

10/09/2026

🧡 Attachment 101 Workshop

📅 October 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
💻 FREE Virtual Workshop

This 1-hour virtual workshop offers an overview of attachment theory and provides simple strategies to build healthy attachment with infants ages 0-3.

Participants will learn:
✔ What Attachment Is
✔ How the Brain Developments in the First 3 Years
✔ What the 4 Attachment Styles Are
✔ Why Secure Attachment Matters
✔ How to Build Secure Attachment in Practice

🔗 Register using the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2002106889602?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/07/2026

🎨 Let’s get creative at PRC!

As part of the activities marking PRC’s 50th Anniversary throughout the year, join MASC artist Tyler Proulx for a FREE Sticker Making Workshop for children ages 5–10!

Explore street art and creative lettering, then make your own stickers to take home! ✨

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Parent Resource Centre, 300 Goulburn Crescent, Ottawa

☕ Parents and caregivers can enjoy coffee, snacks, and time to connect.

🧸 Bringing younger siblings? Our playroom will be open for children ages 0–4 whose sibling is participating in the workshop. Please complete the questionnaire during registration to let us know about any siblings attending so we can plan accordingly.

🎟️ Registration is required. Please reserve a ticket only for each child participating in the workshop. Adults and younger siblings do not need tickets.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2002166347442?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/06/2026

✨ Little Sparks is part of PRC’s Kindergarten Readiness Pathway!

Getting ready for kindergarten is about so much more than ABCs and 123s. 💛

Little Sparks is a FREE, play-based program for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers, designed to help children build important skills through hands-on exploration and play.

Children can explore:
🖍️ Fine motor skills
📚 Early literacy
🔢 Math and STEM
🧩 Problem-solving
🏃 Gross motor skills
✨ And more!

📅 Saturdays
⏰ 1:30–3:30 p.m.
👧 Ages 3–6
💛 FREE

Little Sparks is flexible, so families can choose the Saturdays that work best for them.

Learn more and register:
https://www.parentresource.ca/kindergarten-readiness-pathway-little-sparks

10/02/2026

💜 Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s behaviour? You’re not alone and support is available.

Join our FREE Triple P: Positive Parenting Program, an 8-week online program for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–12.

Triple P offers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you:
✔️ Manage tantrums, anxiety, and big emotions
✔️ Encourage positive behaviours
✔️ Teach new skills and support development
✔️ Respond calmly and consistently
✔️ Build stronger, more connected family relationships
✔️ Feel more confident in your parenting

📅 French: October 6 to November 24
📅 English: October 21 to December 9
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Online - join from home
💲 FREE

✨ Includes group sessions and 1:1 support
Register today by scanning the QR code on the poster or contact us:
📞 (343) 883-5063
📧 [email protected]
Learn more: https://www.parentresource.ca/triplep