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!
Photos, videos and audio recordings may be taken during moms group and are shared online on our social media and website. See our FAQ for more details.
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.
If you love moms group, learn how to keep it free for all moms here!
GUEST SPEAKERS FOR TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
JANUARY
Jan 7: Coffee & Chill
Bring the baby, enjoy a hot cup of coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker today.
Jan 14: Digital Device Guidance
Dr. R. Coranne Johnson, Child Psychologist with Helping Children: Child Psychology Services
Dr. Johnson will share the latest research on screen use and offer practical guidance for managing digital devices from toddlers to teens. For further insights, Dr. J recommends The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.
Jan 21: Engaging Baby
Nicole Kluthe, Occupational Therapist & Certified Birth Doula with Woven Blessings Maternal and Pediatric Services
Engaging your baby using the 8 sensory systems.
Jan 28: Setting Intentions **UPDATED**
Iesha, Career Coach at Norquest College and Mom Content Creator with @morethanamamaseries
Iesha will be sharing about setting intentions for the year ahead. She will also touch a bit on reflecting as a mom and how doing both can help us thrive.
FEBRUARY
Feb 4: Periods and Our Bodies
Chloe Skerlak, Fertility Awareness Educator with Chloe Skerlak
Join Chloe Skerlak for an open and engaging discussion about periods and our bodies, exploring how understanding the menstrual cycle can deepen connection and foster empowerment.
Feb 11: Coffee & Chill
Bring the baby and meet moms! Enjoy a free cup of hot coffee at moms group. There will be no guest speaker.
Feb 18: Baby Sleep
Lisa Caputo, Sleep and Well-Being Specialist and Educator with Little Village Sleep
Specializing in baby-led sleep and attachment theory to help you and your family understand infant sleep's normal and not-so-normal aspects. My goal is to guide you toward achieving the sleep you desire through conscious parenting practices.
Feb 25: Coffee & Chill
Bring the baby and meet moms! Enjoy a free cup of hot coffee at moms group. There will be no guest speaker.
MARCH
Mar 4: TBA
Mar 11: TBA
Mar 18: Postpartum Mental Health
Dr. Melanie Robinson, Naturopathic Doctor with Naturally Inclined Health
Discussion of postpartum depression and anxiety from a naturopathic perspective. I will also share my own experience dealing with mental health challenges postpartum.
Mar 25: TBA
JANUARY
Jan 8: Coffee & Chill
Bring the baby, enjoy a hot cup of coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker today.
Jan 15: Coffee & Chill
Bring the baby, enjoy a hot cup of coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker today.
Jan 22: Speech Milestones
Marnie Paul, Speech-Language Pathologist with Baseline Speech & Language Services Inc.
A discussion of speech and language milestones, when to be concerned, and some strategies to promote first sounds and words.
Jan 29: Phonics & Comprehension
Manpreet Kaur, Literacy Expert and Founder of The Learners Pathway
Manpreet will share practical strategies to help moms foster early literacy, create joyful reading experiences at home, and build strong reading routines from infancy. Together, we’ll explore tips for nurturing essential skills like phonics and comprehension.
FEBRUARY
Feb 5: SLP Baby Laptime
Britt Meropoulis, Speech-Language Pathologist with Dream Pediatric Services
SLP language development tips, education and engaging songs, play and connection!
Feb 12: Coffee & Chill
***UPDATE Anna is sick and will not be able to make it this week***
Bring the baby and meet moms!
This talk will be rescheduled for the future: Inclusion
Anna, Founder of Mayana & Friends
Inclusion Begins Here: How Families Can Normalize Differences
Feb 19: Latch & Eating
Anna Winner, Pediatric and Pre-Natal Chiropractor with Whitemud Crossing Chiropractors
Why is it so tough!? Join us to learn about some of the key anatomical and physiological reasons this is the case, and more importantly, what YOU can do to help both you and your baby optimize this function!
Feb 26: New Mom Sleep
Nadia Proano, Psychologist with Well Workshop Ltd.
This presentation will review WHY sleep is critically important for new moms (i.e. recovery, physical and mental health, milk production, cognitive functioning, etc.).As well, the discussion will include HOW mom's can improve their sleep.
MARCH
Mar 5: Who We Are Beyond "Mama"
Samantha Dover, Registered Psychologist & Clinic Owner of Dover Psychology and Consulting Ltd.
One of the more surprising challenges many new moms face is navigating the grief of beginning their journey in motherhood. No matter how desired our babies are, we have moments where we miss our old selves and are unsure who we are beyond "mama" now.
Mar 12: Coffee & Chill
Bring the baby and meet moms! Enjoy a free cup of hot coffee at moms group. There will be no guest speaker.
Mar 19: Mama Hunch
Anna Winner, Pediatric and Pre-Natal Chiropractor with Whitemud Crossing Chiropractors
Postural stress of pregnancy are intense (you know!) and postpartum can be worse with increased slouching, cuddling, and carrying. Neck and upper back pains often become issues. Come learn simple, effective, at-home tips to help stay strong!
Mar 26: Pediatric Eye Care
Tapasya Singer, Optometrist with Capital Vision Care Windermere
Everything you need to know about your developing baby’s eyes from infancy to school age.
Our newest moms group! Saturday will be have topics more relevant to pregnant moms. Coffee & Convos Saturday group will meet the first Saturday morning at 10:00AM as of January 2025. We do not have the staff and resources to meet every Saturday and hope that one day we are able to!
All moms are welcome to our Saturday moms group. If you're a mom with a newborn and are not able to come on the Tuesday or Wednesday, we'd love to have you join us and meet your mom community! Babies, toddlers and older kids are welcome to join.
FEBRUARY
Feb 1: About The Fourth
Iris Toon, owner of The Fourth
I'll be chatting about how I started The Fourth and answering all your questions. You can ask me anything about being a mom of three, a small business owner, and my mental health journey.
MARCH
Mar 1: First 72 Hours
Sarah Ruth Domingo, Registered Nurse & Night Nurse with Nightowl Nursing
Discover essential insights and practical advice from a seasoned postpartum nurse on navigating the first 72 hours after birth. Learn how to care for your newborn and yourself with confidence and support, ensuring a smoother transition into parenthood.
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?
Tuesday moms group starts at 1:00PM. Our guest speaker starts at 1:30PM.
Wednesday and Saturday moms group starts at 10:00AM. Our guest speaker starts at 10:30AM. The gates are loud when we open at 10:00AM and we recommend waiting by Capital Vision Care until doors are fully open.
Will you post online if I can't make it?
If a guest speaker would like for their talk to be audio recorded, we will be posting on our website. Please note, there will be a delay as we need to edit each audio recording to remove voices not of the speaker and any gaps.
We will no longer be livestreaming our moms group on Instagram.
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.
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, videos and audio recordings?
Photos, videos and audio recordings may be taken during our moms group and shared on our website, social media and for promotional purposes. Photos and videos are usually focused on the guest speaker and may include the group as a whole. We will be blurring faces of babies and children. Audio recordings will be of the guest speaker and will be edited to the best of our ability to reduce the voices of others. Instagram livestreams focus on the guest speaker, but may include individuals who are seated close to the speaker. Our store is open to photography and at times our guest speaker and moms may take photos and videos during our events and share on social media. Read the full crowd release and disclosure here.
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