Moms & Tots Playgroups/Conversation and Support Groups

Time for Two playgroups

Since October 2005, we have been offering Time for Two, an arts and crafts program for young families in the CLSC Lac St. Louis territory.

The purpose of this mother-and-child playgroup is to offer an enriching, stimulating, and healthy environment where parents can bond with their child and socialize with other families. The goal is to help break isolation, foster connections with their child, and create a support network of fellow parents. Held in two locations (Pierrefonds and Pointe-Claire), the Time for Two playgroups promote early educational development through play, arts and crafts, sensory stimulation activities, fine motor skills, physical activity, and music.

Click the link below for more information and to register:

  • Time for Two North Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 4902 Saint-Charles Blvd, Pierrefonds
  • Time for Two South Fridays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM West Island Women's Centre, Pointe-Claire


Postpartum peer support and conversation group

This support group for mothers of new babies (less than 12 months old) is a regularly scheduled drop-in meeting where mothers are encouraged to discuss the challenges and joys of the early days of parenting. Each weekly meeting will have a focused topic based on the needs of the group and time for connection and open discussion.

Learn more & register here


Tummy-time to sitting: Gross motor support group (0-24 months old)

This 5-week class is designed to offer support to mothers and caregivers who have questions and concerns about their baby's motor development.
Guided by a physiotherapist, caregivers will explore activities and strategies to encourage their baby to:
- Become comfortable playing in tummy time
- Initiate rolling over from tummy to back and from back to tummy
- Play in sitting positions
 
Safe positioning, safe handling and appropriate stimulation strategies through interaction, toys and environment will be discussed during each class.
All activities and strategies will be adapted to each participant's physical abilities and interests.
 
Free childcare for siblings is offered at the Center during each class.
 
 

Crawling to walking: Gross motor support group (10-24 months old)

This 5-week class is designed to offer support to mothers and caregivers who have questions and concerns about their baby's motor development.
 
Guided by a physiotherapist, caregivers will explore activities and strategies to encourage their baby to:
- Transition between sitting and hands-and-knees positions
- Move forwards and backwards in the hands-and-knees positions
- Pull up to standing, holding onto a surface
- Take steps with a push-toy
- Take unsupported steps
 
Safe positioning, safe handling and appropriate stimulation strategies through interaction, toys and environment will be discussed during each class.
All activities and strategies will be adapted to each participant's physical abilities and interests.
 
Free childcare for siblings is offered at the Center during each class.