Are you looking for fresh ways to build strong communication and connection with your kids? Woodview’s exciting new program, Millie’s Milestones, is designed to help caregivers and their preschoolers strengthen connection, build co-regulation skills, understand behaviour, and foster a healthy family culture.
Millie's Milestones
Who Should Join?
Millie’s Milestones is open to parents and caregivers of preschoolers (ages 2-4) who are interested in building a stronger and healthier bond with their child. We provide a non-judgemental, trauma-informed space, where you’ll find a supportive community of fellow caregivers looking to cultivate meaningful connections with their child.
Please note: For the greatest benefit, participants are required to attend all 4 sessions and spaces are limited. Please choose the schedule that works best for you when registering.
What to Expect
Each module takes place over 4 weeks with 1 90-minute session per week. Sessions provide a dedicated hour for caregivers to learn and discuss strategies, followed by 30 minutes of flexible time to connect with your child, practice skills, or engage with peers. All modules are centred around a unique theme, so that you can continue building your skills and connection as your child grows.
Participants leave the program equipped with practical strategies, strengthened relationships, and opportunities for ongoing peer support.
Questions about the Program? Call Woodview at 519-752-5308.
Modules
KOALA Module
In the KOALA Module, you will learn how to:
- Build a strong connection
- Improve communication
- Gain parenting strategies
- Grow and practice together
KANGAROO Module
As parents, our word is our bond. Learning how to make our words and actions match builds trust and security with our children. In this module, we will dig into skills that help us understand and navigate emotions in ourselves and our children.
The Kangaroo module focuses on:
- Week 1: Our Words and Actions Matching
- Week 2: Emotion Coaching
- Week 3: Co-Regulation Strategies
- Week 4: Circle Back and repair
About The Program
Millie’s Milestones is co-designed with caregivers and clinicians to support parents and their preschoolers with social-emotional regulation, communication, and connection.
The program was inspired by Millie Valian, a previous mentor of Woodview’s Executive Director, Flora Ennis. Millie imparted to Flora the importance of keeping the clients at the centre of her work, and so Millie’s Milestones was co-created by a team of caregivers and clinicians as a tribute to her life and lasting legacy.