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.


  • 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

  • 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

  • Funday Monday – Preschool Fun

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

    FUNDAY MONDAY – PRESCHOOL FUN FOR PARENT & CHILD: Start the week with a fun and informative child and parent play-based program. Play is a “super-food” for brain development, learn the fundamentals of play through play, in this informative and fun program. All ages welcome! If ride required, call the Centre. Monday Mornings: 10:00 – […]

  • 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 have become involved in child welfare services, this course will provide you with some practical information. This is NOT a parenting course but certainly can […]

  • 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 […]

  • Family Circle Spring 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 a.m. or 10:45-11:30 a.m. April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8 & May 22

  • Family Circle Spring 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 a.m. or 10:45-11:30 a.m. April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8 & May 22

  • Parent Cafes

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

    PARENT CAFES: Cafes are about having a safe space where parents can talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to you. We look at the challenges and victories of raising a family, learn about wrapping our family in the protective factors, and create strategies from your own wisdom and experiences to strengthen […]

  • Parenting Goals & How to Achieve them

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

    CALMING THE CHAOS – PARENTING ROUND-TABLE: Parenting is hard! Sometimes it really challenges us! Join us to connect with other parents to discuss the challenges of parenting. Let’s break it down and figure out how to ensure that our families thrive. Parenting Goals & How to Achieve them: Thursday Afternoon 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. May […]

  • 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 – […]

  • 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