Parent/Family/Community Workshops and Events

Parent/Family/Community Workshops and Events

We are excited to offer and promote several workshops and events through-out the year for caregivers and families. We want to support families in helping their children build developmental motor skills, maximize their potential and encourage independence and participation.

FAMILY FUN FEST
SATURDAY JUNE 8TH 2:30-4:30PM

Join us to celebrate our 20th Anniversary at our Family Fun Fest, happening at Variety Village (3701 Danforth Ave) on June 8th. This community event will feature games, inclusive activities and fun for the whole family.
This event is free. Register by June 1st.

    We are excited to have you join us at the Family Fun Fest.
    Enter the number of children and adults that will be attending.

    Infants/Toddlers 0-3 years

    Children 4-12 years

    Teens 13-17 years

    Adults 18+ years

    Beetle and Bear Child, Youth and Family Therapy Network
    Summer Education Series

    We are thrilled to be part of Beetle and Bear, a child, youth and family therapy network located in East Toronto. They will be offering a series of summer education workshops from June-August. Visit their website to view all the workshops. www.beetleandbear.ca

    Please register below for the workshops being offered by Paediatric Physiotherapy Associates. Workshops will occur at Beetle and Bear 1822 Danforth Avenue

    Growing in Motion: Motor Milestone Development for your baby and child
    Monday July 28th 11am-12pm

    This hands-on workshop for caregivers and children 0-3 years of age will review motor milestones and provide tips for progressing your child’s development in a fun, play setting.

    Register Now

    Safe and Sound Protocol (Polyvagal theory)
    Tuesday July 29th 7-8pm

    Learn how to calm and regulate your nervous system. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a listening program for children and adults to help with stress, anxiety and improved focus. This workshop is open to adults, caregivers and health professionals who want to learn more about SSP, how to access it for themselves or their child and how to become a SSP provider (health care providers).

    Register Now
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    Allied Health Networking evening at Variety Village- September 28. 2023

    We are excited to host an Allied Health Networking evening at Variety Village on Thursday September 28th from 7-9pm. This event is an opportunity for paediatric physiotherapists, occupational therapists, PTA/OTA’s and speech language pathologists in the greater Toronto area to connect, network and share community resources. We will be joined by Archie Allison, Director of Access and Awareness at Variety Village and there will also be an opportunity to tour Variety Village.
    This event is free. Register by September 22nd

    Registration is now closed

    Adapted bikes and strategies to get children riding

    Is your child struggling to learn how to ride a bike? Does your child need adaptations to their current bike? Book a trial session or a series of lessons at our Variety Village clinic location. Children of all abilities welcome!

    Visit www.moiramoves.com for more information and to see additional sites throughout Toronto where lessons are offered.