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.


  • Family Circle AM 2

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

    FAMILY CIRCLE AM 2: Join our group of parents and babies that promotes early learning and literacy through rhymes, songs, stories, and lullabies. Wed. Mornings: 10:45-11:30 a.m. Sept. 25 – […]

  • Friday Drop-In Playtime

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

    FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. […]

  • Reading Circle

    Public Library Downtown 710 Rosser Ave, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

    READING CIRCLE: Parents/Care Givers and their 3-5 year olds are welcome to join us for drop-in songs, rhymes and stories that help build early literacy skills. Snack included. Location Public […]

  • Friday Drop-In Playtime

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

    FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. April 5 to June 21, 2024

  • Sensory Processing in Children

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

    SENSORY PROCESSING IN CHILDREN: Do you have a child who struggles with loud noises, bright lights, or scratchy clothes, and they may get very upset over unexpected changes? Join us with our guest speaker from CATC who will share information and ideas on how best to support your child. Monday Morning: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. […]

  • 6 Smart Things Parents Can Do to Help Water their Child’s Brain

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

    6 SMART THINGS parents can do to help water their Child’s brain (0-7 years): We will brainstorm as a group about what will help our children have a good start to learning. Topics can be about building confidence, supporting emotions, understanding the need for connection, fostering healthy language development, and how exploring through play is […]

  • Talking, Learning, Caring

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

    TALKING, LEARNING, CARING: A series of eight sessions that parents are welcome to join at any time. If you are experiencing a crisis in your family life or if you […]

  • Positive Discipline

    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 a.m. April 9 – June 18, 2024

  • Circle of Security Parenting

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

    CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING (4mos – 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 their child’s emotional […]

  • Steps to Improve your Child’s Speech

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

    STEPS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILDS SPEECH: “Simple Steps to Improve Your Child’s Speech Skills”. In this session, a Speech-Language Pathologist will provide information about speech sound development and discuss/demonstrate strategies you can use to help your child if they have difficulty making certain sounds. If you or others find your child’s speech difficult to understand, […]

  • Bananas About Books

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

    BANANAS ABOUT BOOKS: For caregivers and their children aged 2-6 years old. If you want to encourage your child’s imagination and creativity, come join us on an exciting adventure to find a bear. On our journey, we will encounter many different terrains. We will swish through a grassy slope, swim through a deep cold river, […]

  • The Incredible Years

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

    THE INCREDIBLE YEARS (0-8 YEARS): This program focuses on improving parent-child relationships and positive attachments before moving onto consistent routines, rules, and limits. There will be different topics each session […]