Family Education

Support and education to promote change, encourage personal growth, and strengthen families

Family Education – Parenting Classes

Family Education offers a wealth of experience working with families and groups. Facilitators bring insight and information to parenting courses within a caring and non-judgmental environment.

To Access Family Education

Priority goes to MCFD and Xyolhemeylh referrals, but self-referrals are welcome
Fax or drop off the completed referral form to start the application process
There is no charge for classes and childcare is available

Download and Complete Family Education Referral Form

Parenting Classes

Registration is required for all classes. Childcare is available for all sessions and transportation is available for daytime sessions.

Developing Your Identity

Mondays 9:30am – 11:30am

November 2 – December 7, 2026

Wednesdays 9:30 am – 11:30 am

March 17 – April 21, 2027

Just for moms! Explores topics like: personal boundaries, assertiveness, and self-esteem. Learn the importance of self-care while being a parent.

Starting the Middle Years

Wednesdays 9:30am – 11:30am

November 4 – December 16, 2026 (excluding November 11th)
May 12 – June 16, 2027

Emphasizing the developmental changes that children 6-9 experience in the middle years. Some topics included are emotional regulation, screen use, peer relationships and sleep hygiene.

Parent Project

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-12:15pm

September 29 – December 3, 2026
January 12 – March 11, 2027
April 6 – June 10, 2027

The building blocks of parenting, Parent Project uses hands-on approach which includes opportunities for participants to practice new skills with their children. Class topics include: discipline, communication, self-esteem, routine, and more.

Understanding Anger

Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm

November 3 – December 8, 2026
January 12 – February 16, 2027
May 4 – June 8, 2027

Anger can break or build families. Understanding Anger offers tools to empower parents to have anger work for them, instead of against them.

Parenting the Tween Years

Mondays 9:30 am – 11:30 am

May 3 – June 14, 2027

Providing information to navigate key issues for children ages 10-12+. Class topics discussed: bullying, supervision, device usage, positive discipline and more.

Raising Securely Attached Children

Mondays 9:30 am – 11:30 am

January 11 – February 8, 2027

Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

March 9 – April 13, 2027

Equips parents with working knowledge on fostering secure attachments in children.

Finding A Way Through

Mondays 9:30 am – 11:30 am

March 1 – April 12, 2027

Focusing on the needs of each member of the family, Finding a Way Through is designed to help parents learn to co-parent collaboratively while navigating the journey of blended families. Former partners take separately.

Raising Up a Family

Fridays 9:30am-12:00pm

November 6 – December 4, 2026
January 8 – February 5, 2027
March 12 – April 16, 2027
May 14 – June 11, 2027

Come together and learn about positive traditional parenting principles and discipline strategies discussed within the context of wise teachings passed over generations. Raising Up A Family is co-facilitated by local Stó:lō Elders and has Indigenous influences throughout. It includes crafts and lunch. For Indigenous parents or anyone interested in learning more about contemporary Indigenous issues related to parenting.

“I am using these skills and tools you showed and going forward, there is a lot of knowledge to draw upon. THANK YOU!”

Parent