Discussion Groups
Date: Tuesdays, October 10, October 24, October 31 and November 7
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: The webinar link will be shared with registered participants by email prior to the session start time.
A group for U of T expecting parents and their partners to:
- Gain insight into various aspects of pregnancy including nutrition, emotional and physical changes, labour and delivery, and postpartum issues such as feeding your baby.
- Find support and access resources.
- Meet guest speakers, exchange ideas and experiences with other expectant parents regarding various aspects of pregnancy and life with baby.
Fall 2023 Session dates:
- October 10: Equipment and Gadgets You Will Really Use
- October 24: Pregnancy Challenges & Care
- October 31: The Birthing Experience
- November 7: Feeding Your Baby & Caring for Yourself
University of Toronto students, staff, postdoctoral fellows and faculty are welcome. Partners and family members (including chosen family members) who are co-caregivers with U of T students, staff, postdoctoral fellows and faculty are also welcome to attend. If you have any access needs to ensure your full participation in this event, please contact the Family Care Office and we will try our best to work with you and make appropriate arrangements.
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: via phone/by appointment.Are you coping with a loved one who may have dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Disease? A highly trained counsellor will be available for free 45 minute confidential phone appointments on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The counsellor will be able to discuss any questions or personal concerns you may have about dementia, such as getting a diagnosis, immediate and future care, family matters, ethical issues, stress and coping techniques.
To make an appointment, please call the Family Care Office at 416-978-0951 or email family.care@utoronto.ca
Registration required. This event is now Full.
University of Toronto students, staff, postdoctoral fellows and faculty are welcome. Partners and family members (including chosen family members) who are co-caregivers with U of T students, staff, postdoctoral fellows and faculty are also welcome to attend.
Time: 12 noon
Location: In-person & Virtual (see details below)
Next week, student parents and caregivers are invited to lunch with our mentorship team either on-campus or virtually. Bring your lunch and meet and share and build a stronger caregiver community!
Monday, November 27th from 12pm to 1:30pm at the UTSU Student Commons (230 College St., Huron St. Entrance – directions to room available at info desk). Bring your own lunch.
Thursday, November 30th from 12pm to 1:00pm.