Events


Child Care/Transportation


Child care is available for in-person daytime programs. Transportation within Brandon, for daytime in-person programs is also available for those who require it. Our vans are equipped with child car seats to ensure your child’s safety while transporting. Child care is NOT usually available in the evenings. If you are unable to attend without child care, please mention this and arrangements MAY be possible.


  • Self-Care for Parents and Caregivers

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    SELF-CARE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Join us for an afternoon focused on the importance of self-care. Learn how taking simple steps to take care of ourselves can help us to take better care of our families. Each afternoon will include a self-care activity, “tips and tricks” for getting the self-care you need, and a self-care […]

  • Circle of Security Winter 2024

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    CIRCLE OF SECURITY (PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 4 MONTHS TILL 6 YEARS): Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. This program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Parents learn to understand […]

  • Family Circle Winter 2024

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    FAMILY CIRCLE: Join our group of parents and babies that promotes early learning and literacy through rhymes, songs, stories and lullabies. Parenting becomes a more positive experience when you can have fun with your child. Wednesday Mornings 9:30-10:15 am or 10:45-11:30 am January 10 – February 14, 2024

  • Fit Kids

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    FIT KIDS: Parents and children ages 2-6 years come to develop their movement skills through a fun approach. Wednesday Afternoons 1:30-2:45 pm January 17, 24, 31, 2024

  • How to be the Parent your Child wants to Talk to

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    HOW TO BE THE PARENT YOUR CHILD WANTS TO TALK TO: Parents come to learn how to keep the communication doors open between you and your children and enhance your relationship. Thursday Mornings: 9:30-11:15 am January 18 – February 15, 2024

  • Because I Love You

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    BECAUSE I LOVE YOU: A parenting program for parents with young children who want to get to know other parents, relax, and have fun. Topics include: bonding with baby, childproofing and safety, mealtimes, routines, brain building, learning through play, stress, quality child care, and other topics of interest to the group. Thursday Afternoons 1:30-3:15 pm […]

  • Drop-in Playtime Mornings

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024 Friday Afternoons 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024

  • Kids Club PD Days

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    KIDS CLUB PD DAY EDITION: FUN! FUN! FUN! Join us for an activity, games, and craft-based program for 7-12 year olds. Snack included. Friday Afternoons 1:00-3:00 pm January 5, February 2, March 15, 2024

  • Drop-in Playtime Afternoons

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024 Friday Afternoons 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024

  • Positive Discipline Winter 2024

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    POSITIVE DISCIPLINE: This program is helpful with strengthening parent-child relationships from ages 0-17 years. It enhances parent/child problem-solving skills and promotes emotional self-regulation of both parents and children. Tuesday Mornings 9:30-11:15 am January 9 – March 12, 2024

  • Parenting Tweens

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    PARENTING TWEENS (PARENTS OF CHILDREN 8-12 YEARS): The Tween years are filled with exciting and challenging developmental, emotional, and physical changes. This 6 week program will support parents in understanding and navigating these changes, help build protective factors, and lessen the risk factors as we work towards fostering resiliency and strengthening the parent/tween relationship. Tuesday […]

  • Circle of Security Winter 2024

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    CIRCLE OF SECURITY (PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 4 MONTHS TILL 6 YEARS): Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. This program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Parents learn to understand […]