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Family Day in Canada

Schedule of Events

All events will be taking place virtually on Monday, February 15, 2021


Woman and child exercisingFAMILY ENERGY BURST

8:00am

Start your day off (or find a time that works for you & your family) with Ada Sevinc leading two family movement sessions designed for all ages! Ada is a ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kinesiology student as well as an intern at the Student Wellness Hub & a former varsity volleyball player. She is presenting two 10-minute movement classes: FamilyÌýMovement in 10 and 10 Adaptive Active Minutes! All levels welcome. We recorded these sessions to allow everyone to fit it in when it works best for you.


Cup of coffeeFAMILY CARE COFFEE TALK

8:45-9:45am

Join us with your favourite morning beverage andÌýmeet other caregivers for this interactive Zoom coffee talk! A light facilitation structure in small groups will give everyoneÌýan opportunity to have insightful conversations on our strategies, ideas andÌýexperiences as caregivers during theÌýpandemic, including a chance to share the surprising silver linings we are experiencing!Ìý

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Photo of Dr. Tina MontreuilDEVELOPING SUPPORTIVE PARENTAL PRACTICES ANDÌýEMOTIONAL RESILIENCE TO CREATE A STRONGER FAMILY DURING COVID_19

Hosted by our Guest Speaker, Dr. Tina MontreuilÌý(Educational &ÌýCounselling Psychology)

12:00-1:00pm

COVID-19 has burdened parents, yet has also paved the way for a larger discussion on ways to promote mental well-being. The ability for parents to regulate their own emotions predicts frequent and effective reliance on supportive parenting practices. Supportive parenting is best achieved when a connected, caring, and responsive relationship with children is fostered early on and more importantly, supportive parenting has been shown to impact child development and overall well-being even in adulthood. As such, the current pandemic context provides an opportunity to develop stronger families.Ìý

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drawing of computer screenFAMILY CARE WEBSITE TOUR

2:00-2:30pm

Take a tour of the Family Care website and learn about variousÌýresources available to caregivers. Bring your afternoon cup of coffee or tea and your questions!Ìý

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art hive logoFAMILY ART HIVE: CARING ART

4:00-5:00pm

End your day with Maria Ezcurra, the Art Facilitator of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Art Hive at the Student Wellness Hub!ÌýIn this virtual sessionÌýwe will shareÌýfolding and drawing ideas to create playful artwork together to express our community and self-love.ÌýPlease have white paper, scissors, and something to draw with.

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If you are a ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ family member unable to register for an event due to not having a ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ email, please joan.butterworth [at] mcgill.ca (subject: FAMILY%20DAY, body: (Please%20include%20the%20name%20and%20email%20address%20of%20your%20ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ%20family%20member.)) (email Joan Butterworth). We will do our best to ensure you are able to attend, especially if you notify us beforeÌýFriday, February 12.

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