Brighter Futures

Free, weekly drop-in program for families with children 0-6 in Welland, Port Colborne, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines

[Brighter Futures @CAPCNiagara]

Maternal Mental Health Tip #4: Time for #selfcare. You are as important as the people you care for. Take breaks to #relaxandrefresh – your mental health and your family will thank you! #postpartumcare #motherhood #thefirstfortydays #25yearsOfCAPC
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[Brighter Futures @CAPCNiagara]

Maternal Mental Health Tip #3: #selfcaresleep whenever you can. “Swing shift” or go to bed early as partner stays up with baby so you get sleep. #postnatal #momsleep is very important to your mood. #babysleeptips #thefirstfortydays #25yearsOfCAPC
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[Brighter Futures @CAPCNiagara]

Maternal Mental Health Tip #2: Fresh air & #exercisewithbaby helps #newmoms and babies feel and sleep better. #hikeformentalhealth #getoutwithbaby and #feelgreat Walk in nature or your community. #25yearsOfCAPC #foresttherapy #postnatal #community https://t.co/JDp44H7l56

[Brighter Futures @CAPCNiagara]

Attachment is a bond of love and trust between parent and child. Build the bond! Learn about connecting & #parentingbabies Read the #LovingCare ebook. #infantmentalhealth #parenting #healthykids #childdevelopment #attachmentparenting #25yearsOFCAPC https://t.co/pEoU2XbSVT

[Brighter Futures @CAPCNiagara]

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from life’s challenges. It’s never too early to begin supporting children to develop #resilience Find out how to do that here! #parenting #healthykids #infantmentalhealth #parentingtips #25yearsOfCAPC https://t.co/GmaOzvjmrD

[Niagara Parents @NiagaraParents]

Have you visited the farmers' market yet this summer? Check it out this weekend and pick up some fresh produce. Good things grow in #Ontario! ^ew

[Sylvia @shauser2017]

Darrius has so much fun at the Special Olympics yesterday! 🙌🏻🤩🏅☀️⭐️ ⁦@htubman2015⁩ ⁦@dsbn⁩

[Niagara Parents @NiagaraParents]

Playing with your infant is important for their development. Learn more at https://t.co/UCgdRDce2b
#NiagaraParents #babies #health

[Niagara Parents @NiagaraParents]

#NiagaraParents~ #Fathersday2018 is this Sunday; what will you plan for the special dad, stepfather, grandfather, brother or uncle? ^eg
#father
#FathersDay

[Roots of Empathy @RootsofEmpathy]

It's #empathyday AND it's @RootsofEmpathy Baby Celebration time when we celebrate our Tiny Teachers for showing children exactly what #empathy looks like. We have a lot to learn from these little ones.

[Pathstone Niagara @pathstonemh]

In light of recent suicides & media coverage we wanted to share some tips about talking to children of different ages about suicide. Please know that there is always someone to talk to 24/7 , 365 days/yr at Pathstone's Crisis Services Line
1-800-263-4944 https://t.co/duHoK4NPFm

[Parents @parents]

🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨 Munchkin recalls Waterpede bath toys due to choking hazard https://t.co/zZLej7KeuT

[St. Catharines @St_Catharines]

Join us and other volunteers from across the Garden City as we pick up litter and garbage from City parks and public spaces During the Pitch-In Day Clean City Clean Up Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Read more here: https://t.co/FX1B1Fvabk

[Autism Ontario @AutismONT]

Our mission is to ensure that each individual with #ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society. We believe #differences are okay! #WednesdayWisdom #WednesdayMotivation https://t.co/ZqLa0oHRPs

[early play @earlyplay]

Let your walks now be a little more adventurous.
Henry David Thoreau

[BGC Niagara @BGCofNiagara]

It's #DayofPink 💕 - a reminder that we need to work together to ensure our communities are safe places for our children and youth to #play #learn and #grow! Equality, acceptance, and understanding can overcome bullying of any form! 💗

[Niagara Parents @NiagaraParents]

#NiagaraParents~ It's time for #SpringCleaning! Get the kiddies excited as they can help out too. ^eg
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[Niagara Region @NiagaraRegion]

Bring household hazardous waste to our depot from April 16-21 and receive a ballot to enter a draw for a $50 VISA gift card. Learn more: https://t.co/ra3mneSlwA

[Niagara Parents @NiagaraParents]

Interested in participating in a study of a non-medication treatment for #postpartum depression? https://t.co/8yUgn6rhih ^ac

[United Way @uwaysc]

Take a stand against bullying! Now more than ever we need to support our kids to help them be all they can be! #dayofpink #antibullying #wearepossibility