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Joined January 2015
It's unanimous, @monicaplace @kwcounselling and @Carizon are uniting into one organization! Learn more about how we plan to better serve individuals, families, and communities in the Waterloo Region by visiting our website today. kwcounselling.com/celebratin…
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Join us at the EarlyON | Roger Street for The Village Drop-Thursday, March 9th. Connect with other young families, find a new space to bond with your child, and get your steps in!
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On this International Women’s Day, imagine a trans-inclusive, gender equal world - free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. We can do this. #EmbraceEquity #IWD #IWD2023
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The rainbow has been a symbol of LGBTQ2S+ pride since the 1970s. The following are the colours and what they signify: - Red: life - Orange: healing - Yellow: sunlight - Green: nature - Blue: serenity - Purple: spirit
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More than 1,000 principals across Ontario say they're seeing more behavioural issues, lack of self-regulation, and unaddressed mental health challenges with no access to social workers and psychologists, a survey finds. cbc.ca/news/canada/london/te…
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Happy International Women's Day! 🦸‍♀️ The WRFN team is a proud group of women who #EmbraceEquity. True equality is inclusive of ALL women. Let's come together this #IWD2023 to celebrate women everywhere!
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Registration is ongoing. ❄️
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Registration ends at 9:00am on November 17th ❗️Calling all parents and caregivers with children 0-3 years old! Come and learn more about secure attachment. This is a partnership program with Family and Children's Services @facswaterloo . Sign up at KEyON.ca
Fall parenting supports! Registration opens September 19.
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Have you seen the 2021 Youth Impact Survey data? It includes well-being data from over 1,000 young people in Waterloo Region. childrenandyouthplanningtabl…
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KW Counselling is offering their Strong Moms, Safe Kids group in person this winter. This group is offered at no cost to moms who have experienced abuse in intimate relationships and their children ages 5 to 18. Refer to the program by calling 519-884-0000 ext. 252.
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Loneliness is lethal and the pandemic hasn’t helped. In Canada, single-person households are on the rise. Across Ontario, #FSO agencies help individuals, couples and families make meaningful connections. We’re the #RelationshipExperts #StrongerTogether @ONgov
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Summer Parenting Schedule :)
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On #MenstrualHealthDay, and every day, #WRDSB aims to raise awareness of the importance of menstrual equity. This means making sure those who menstruate have access to period products at school so students can attend school without stigma or barriers. wrdsb.social/3lSdXAv
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I birthed Daniel-William at 26 yrs I birthed Harrison at 31 yrs I birthed Milagros at 33 yrs I buried Daniel-William at 36 yrs I buried Harrison at 36 yrs I buried Milagros at 36 yrs I lost their sibling at 36 yrs This should not be my reality. #NotOneMore #BirthdayGirl
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It's #MaternalMentalHealthDay. Many women face challenges when returning to work after maternity leave. This resource will assist employers who wish to support women employees' mental health as they return to the workforce. bit.ly/3MHk8To #maternalMHmatters
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