Coffee & Convos
Bring your littles with you! There will be a LEGO table and sensory bins by Learn With Dom Kits for kids to play with. This is a free event and no rsvp is needed!
Please note, due to illness or personal reasons there may be last minute changes in guest speakers or topics. We try to update our website and Instagram as often as possible. We are no longer continuing moms group on Tuesday evening and have added an afternoon group.
GUEST SPEAKERS FOR TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
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Apr 23: Be Inspired to Spend More Time Outside
Tara Sliwkanich, Outdoor Family Adventures Educator with Outside With Tara
Tara is an outdoor enthusiast and uses her social media: Outside With Tara, to help empower and educate parents, especially new moms, to get outside more with their babies and kids! Come chat with Tara to learn how to spend more time outdoors with your family!
Apr 30: How to Prepare Your Body for Optimal Pregnancy
Halah Alareeki, Registered Dietitian with Inara Nutrition
For those planning to grow their family and support their bodies in preparation for another pregnancy. Join us for a talk about nutrition for preconception and how to prepare your body for optimal pregnancy outcomes.
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May 7: Women’s Pelvic Health
Sidney Wideman, Physical Therapist with In home physical therapy
Incontinence, pain, and prolapse - a chat about women's pelvic health.
May 14: The Benefits of Acupuncture
Candace Haughian, Acupuncturist with Nest Integrative Wellness
Acupuncture can be a powerful tool in your wellness journey. Acupuncture can help manage pain, assist with stress management and anxiety, it can help with digestive issues, help balance hormones, painful periods and more! Come chat with Candace to find out more!
May 21: 8 Sensory Systems
Nicole Kluthe, Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Certified Birth Doula
Nicole will chat about how to engage your baby using the 8 sensory systems.
May 28: Nutrition for Postpartum Moms
Suneet Atwal, Dietician
Come chat with Suneet to learn how you can nurture and care for your body postpartum. Suneet will talk about the Top Foods for Healing, Energy & Mood.
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Apr 3: Postpartum Exercise
Amy Moolyk is an Exercise Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Coach and co-owner of Connect Physiotherapy & Exercise
Join Amy as she shares essential insights on postpartum exercise, focusing on the latest research and offering practical advice for building back strength after childbirth. With specialization in biomechanics and exercise physiology, and over a decade of coaching experience, Amy brings valuable knowledge to moms seeking to navigate their fitness journey post-baby.
Apr 10: Body Positivity In Motherhood
Ana Hrincu, Registered Social Worker and Co-Founder of Nest Integrative Wellness
Ana will be chatting about body positivity.
Apr 17: Get Outside with Your Babies & Kids
Tara Sliwkanich, Outdoor Family Adventures Educator with Outside With Tara
Tara helps empower and educate parents, especially new moms, to be get outside more with their babies and kids!
Apr 24: Mommy Drinking Culture
Krista Yaskiw, Addictions Counsellor and Life & Relationship Coach with Krista Yaskiw Coaching
#winemom might be a running joke, but the impacts on moms is anything but. In this workshop we will discuss the increasing trends of drinking culture in mothers in an open and non-judgmental way. We will also talk about the alternative coping strategies to help deal with the stress and isolation of parenthood.
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May 1: Importance of Being in the Pictures
Lotus Martel, Photographer/ Stay at Home Mom
“Importance of being in the pictures” talk about the importance of getting yourself in your pictures with your kids. Offering a draw for a free motherhood lifestyle session for attending.
May 8: Pre Mother’s Day
Affirmation Exchange
Words are powerful. Come help us fill our wall with your favorite mom affirmations or words of encouragement to share with our mom community. Bring one home with you.
May 15: Spend More Time Outside
Tara Sliwkanich, an Outdoor Family Adventures Educator
Tara is an outdoor enthusiast and uses her social media: Outside With Tara, to help empower and educate parents, especially new moms, to get outside more with their babies and kids! Come chat with Tara to learn how to spend more time outdoors with your family!
May 22: 8 Sensory Systems
Nicole Kluthe, Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Certified Birth Doula
Nicole will chat about how to engage your baby using the 8 sensory systems.
May 29: Nutrition for Postpartum Moms
Suneet Atwal, Dietician
Come chat with Suneet to learn how you can nurture and care for your body postpartum. Suneet will talk about the Top Foods for Healing, Energy & Mood.
2024 Schedule will be coming out as we book our guest speakers.
WANT TO HELP OUR THRIVING MOM COMMUNITY?
We've had a lot of mom ask, "How can I support moms group?"
Providing a free moms group takes A LOT of resources from our small business! The best way to help is make a monetary donation or to shop at The Fourth.
If you would like to find out other ways you can support The Fourth and our mom community, learn about how you can help here!
FAQ
Everyone is welcome!
Do I need to RSVP?
No, this is a drop-in moms group.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes! Bring your babies and kids. We have toys for your littles to play with.
Do I need to pay?
No, this is a FREE moms group. We're all about building community at The Fourth and keeping this group free allows us to welcome everyone.
What time does it start?
Wednesday moms group starts at 10:00AM. Get a free coffee when doors open (the gates are loud and we recommend waiting by Capital Vision Care until doors are fully open). 10:30AM our guest speaker starts.
Tuesday moms group starts at 1:00PM. Our guest speaker starts at 1:30PM.
Is there a smaller moms group?
We know moms group can get overwhelming. As we open the doors to all moms, we are not able to limit the size of our group.
If you'd like a smaller, intimate moms group, sign up for the paid Mama Bear Play Club moms group at The Fourth. Maximum of 10 moms per group.
What guest speakers have you had in the past?
See what you missed out! A list of our past 2023 Coffee & Convos here and Coffee & Convos in 2022 are listed here.
Do you have other in store events?
Absolutely! We have different events every month. We've had baby lap time, free fitness Fridays, and infant CPR for moms. Other events and workshops include black and white kids photos, floral workshops, calligraphy, watercolour painting, and more! You can learn more about upcoming events at The Fourth here.
Will I be in photos and videos?
Photos and videos are taken for our social media during our moms group. Any talks that are livestreamed on our Instagram will focus on the guest speaker, but may include individuals who are seated close to the speaker.
I'd love to be a guest speaker, who do I talk to?
We'd love to have you speak! Email Iris info@the-fourth.ca to discuss how you can be a guest speaker.
I'd love to partner with you, is there any way I can collaborate?
We're all about working together with small businesses! Email Iris info@the-fourth.ca to see how we can be a part of Coffee & Convos.
Other questions?
Send us an email info@the-fourth.ca