Community Workshops

for parents & caregivers

What does a Doula actually do?

Join local birth and postpartum doula Faith Clark for an interactive conversation about what doulas do, how doula support can complement your existing care team, and the many ways families can be supported during pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood. Registration encouraged!

Tuesday, June 23rd| 10am-11:30am
5 Pine St. (First Baptist Church)

Join us with Josée Demitroff from Lactation for Leaps for a comprehensive 3 hour breastfeeding class. This workshop is designed to teach everything you need to know about feeding, and leave you feeding with confidence. You will learn how to latch baby, how to know your baby is getting enough, how to trouble shoot difficulties, how to safely build a freezer stash and everything in between!

Tuesday, June 2nd | 5pm-8pm |
First Baptist Church

Breastfeeding 101: Basics & Beyond!

You Don't Need More Fertility Advice - You Need Answers!

If you’ve been feeling stuck and exhausted from trying to figure this out on your own, or wondering why your body still isn’t responding despite doing “all the right things,” this workshop is for you! Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, Shannon from Fueled for Fertility, will help you better understand what may be happening beneath the surface — and leave you feeling more clear, supported, and hopeful about your next steps. Registration encouraged!

Thursday, June 4th| 7pm-8:30pm
5 Pine St. (First Baptist Church

YOUR MONEY. YOUR FAMILY. YOUR FUTURE: Understanding Finances for Parents

When it comes to taking the right steps with your finances now that you’re a parent, it’s tough to know where to start. Save for their education? Buy life insurance? Get a Will?

Oh, and you’re supposed to make the best decisions for your family when you’re sleep deprived, elbow deep in diaper changes, and doing your best to not break your tiny human…It’s not easy, but financial planner Shay Steacy from Modern Cents is here to help! Registration encouraged!

Tuesday, May 19th| 10am-11:30am |
5 Pine St. (First Baptist Church

SIMPLE START SOLIDS: Transition & Nutrition for Baby's 6-18months

Join us for a morning of learning with Jana Ranger! Jana is holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and loves to support families in fostering a healthy relationship with food from the very beginning in a calm and confident way.
Jana is passionate to help parents start solids in a way that feels relaxed, responsive, and positive, for both them and their babies. Registration encouraged!

Tuesday, April 21st | 10am-11:30am | 5 Pine St. (First Baptist Church

Stayin' Alive: Infant & Child CPR

Join us for a morning of learning with Colleen Cameron! Colleen has been offering First Aid and CPR courses in Eastern Ontario since 2006. She is a Training Partner with the Canadian Red Cross and is excited to partner with QueenCare to offer this First Aid for Infant Choking workshop

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from hands-on demonstrations with infant mannequins. Registration encouraged!

Thursday, Feb 19th | 10am-11:30am | 5 Pine St. (First Baptist Church)

Join us for this free workshop facilitated by Lauren Hurley of Nurturing Roots Consulting.

Lauren brings both personal experience and professional training to help parents navigate this important milestone with confidence. With a holistic approach, she not only focuses on your child’s needs but also supports you, the parent—because toilet training isn’t just about readiness, it’s about teamwork, patience, and finding what works best for your family.

Come ready to learn, connect, ask questions, and leave feeling supported and equipped to guide your little one through this big transition.

Thursday, November 13th | 10am-11:30pm | 5 Pine St. (First Baptist Church

POTTY TALK: Toilet Training for Little Ones

"Buckle Up, Baby! : An Interactive Car Seat Safety Workshop

QueenCare is proud to partner with Little Seat Secrets and certified car seat technician, Amanda Rowan to offer a free community workshop focused on car seat safety. This informative and interactive session is designed to help parents and caregivers feel more confident about car seat use—from installation to proper fit.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of car seats, ask questions, and learn important safety tips in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Snacks will be provided, and little ones are more than welcome to join. Registration encouraged!

Friday, May 23rd | 10am-11:30am | 5 Pine St. (First Baptist Church)

Join us with Josée Demitroff from Lactation for Leaps for a comprehensive 3 hour breastfeeding class. This workshop is designed to teach everything you need to know about feeding, and leave you feeding with confidence. You will learn how to latch baby, how to know your baby is getting enough, how to trouble shoot difficulties, how to safely build a freezer stash and everything in between!

Saturday, April 12th | 10:30am-1:30pm | Brockville Public Library

Breastfeeding 101: Basics & Beyond!

Sweet Dreams: A Sleep Masterclass for Parents of Babies & Toddlers

Facilitated by the wonderful Lauren Hurley of Nurturing Roots Consulting, this workshop is designed to provide parents and caregivers with practical, evidence-based information on common infant and toddler sleep challenges, sleep space, flexible schedules and wake windows along with how to instil healthy sleep habits . Participants will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced sleep consultant in a supportive and relaxed environment, where infants and partners are warmly welcomed.

Friday, March 21st | 10am-11:30am | Brockville Public Library

Shay Steacy | MODERN CENTS

Registered Financial Planner

Faith Clark

Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

Amanda Rowan

Little Seat Secrets

Your Local Facilitators

Colleen Cameron

Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

Lauren Hurley

Nurturing Roots Consulting

Jana Ranger

Registered Dietician & Nutritionist

Josée Demitroff

Lactation for Leaps

Shannon McKirdy

Fueled for Fertility, Fertility Nutritionist

Have questions or need support? We are here for you!

613-803-8073

QueenCare is a registered charity with the CRA: #736548413RR0001