Friendly reminder that due to staff training there are no Bridgetown or Middleton groups happening tomorrow Thursday Dec 1st.

Due to staff shortage and Staff Training on Wednesday, we are going to postpone Craft Group today until Tuesday, December 6th and we will cancel Annapolis and Lawrencetown Groups tomorrow on Wednesday 23rd November this week. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Hello! My Name is Katharine Wile. I started with Family Matters in October of 2022 as the Family Home Child Care Consultant in Lunenburg County. I Graduated from NSCC in 2009 with an Honours Diploma in Early Childhood Education and

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Take a look at our November Calendar and Newsletter to see what you would like to do this month. There are only a couple of changes to our regular planning and there are no programs on November 11th as we

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We have lots of new events and playgroups happening in October! As always our programs are free to attend but do require pre registration due to Covid-19 restrictions. Call our main centre in Lawrencetown on 902 584 2210 or message

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As you get #NSStorm ready, ensure you have enough food and water for 72 hours as well as first aid supplies, gas in your car, batteries for flashlights and radios, and that prescriptions are filled. #HurricaneFiona https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/kts/bsc-kt-en.aspx — Assurez-vous d’avoir

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Starting October 6th 2022 – Circle of friends playgroup in the DeVenney room at the Bridgetown and area Library, 38 Queen street, Bridgetown. Every Thursday 10:30am – 12pm. Parent/Caregiver/Child interactive playgroup, with healthy snack provided for children attending. Come and

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Due to lack of sign ups our field trip to Cornwallis Beach this morning 22nd September has unfortunately been cancelled.

An 8-week course for parents/caregivers of children between 3 and 12 years.Topics include• Why children misbehave• Positive attention• Increasing cooperation and independence• Reward and incentive programs• Effective discipline strategies• Improving school behaviours• Managing behaviours in publicFor whom• Any parent /

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A group program for Moms with babies 2 years old and younger who want to improve theirmental health and wellness. See below for details of where to register for this free program. Program Dates Fall 2022In Person: Mondays beginning Oct

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