Parenting Support

As children grow older their response to your parenting style may change. Many people find that parenting becomes difficult when their children reach the teen years. As a result many agencies try to help by providing information, options, and counselling.
 
There are four Parent Link Centres in Edmonton. They provide various programs for parents as well as information and referral for parenting resources. Each Parent Link Centre is run by a community agency (noted in brackets below).
 
  • Aboriginal Parent Link Centre (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society): 780-474-2400
     
  • Mill Woods Parent Link Centre (Mill Woods Family Resource Centre): 780-413-4521
     
  • North East Edmonton Parent Link Centre (KARA Family Resource Centre): 780-478-5396
     
  • West Edmonton Parent Link (Jasper Place Child & family Resource Society): 780-489-2243
The Boys and Girls Club has a support group for parents experiencing challenges with their children or teens. Contact the Parent Talk program number at 780-801-0936 for more information.
 
The Family Centre offers workshops on parenting for various ages and stages, including Getting to “Yes” With Your Teen, Parenting Challenging Children and Succeeding as a Blended-Family. Call their Education Services at 780-917-8205.

Last updated: October 4, 2011