Coffee & Convos
Bring your littles with you! There will be blocks and a LEGO table 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
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2: Coffee & Chill
Bring the baby and chat with moms!
There will be no guest speaker today. Cassandra will be rescheduled for another date in the future.
Sep 9: Feeling Dismissed and Unsupported?
Melissa Hanson, Registered Provisional Psychologist with Century Park Pain & Health Clinic and Beaumont Wellness Centre
Feeding challenges can harm maternal mental health when mothers feel dismissed or unsupported. This talk empowers them to trust their instincts, seek support, and advocate for themselves and their babies in the healthcare system.
Sep 16: Attachment and Bonding
Izabela Bienko, Registered Psychologist with Insight Psychological
More than simply having a relationship with, or knowing, your child. Healthy attachment is a biological necessity. We will discuss attachment and bonding between parents and their children, and the impact on mental health.
Sep 23: Financial Foundation
Tiana Pllana & Natasha Simonowits, Finacial Advisors with NextPhase Solutions
We’ll explore meaningful ways to give your children a lasting financial foundation — with strategies to support their education, protect their future, and pass on wealth that can benefit them for a lifetime.
Sep 30: Infant Sleep
Lisa Caputo, Sleep and Well Being Specialist with Little Village Sleep
Let’s discuss infant sleep while debunking some common myths that new mothers often believe. We will also cover responsive strategies you can use to help achieve better sleep for your baby. Remember, you’re doing better than you think!
SEPTEMBER
Sep 3: ADHD
Adriana Wiebe, Registered Psychologist with Solace Psychology & Wellness
Ashley will be speaking to a group of new mothers about ADHD and behavioral concerns in young children, sharing insights from her experience in private practice.
Sep 10: Attachment and Bonding
Izabela Bienko, Registered Psychologist with Insight Psychological
More than simply having a relationship with, or knowing, your child. Healthy attachment is a biological necessity. We will discuss attachment and bonding between parents and their children, and the impact on mental health.
Sep 17: Feeling Dismissed and Unsupported?
Melissa Hanson, Registered Provisional Psychologist with Century Park Pain & Health Clinic and Beaumont Wellness Centre
Feeding challenges can harm maternal mental health when mothers feel dismissed or unsupported. This talk empowers them to trust their instincts, seek support, and advocate for themselves and their babies in the healthcare system.
Sep 24: Coffee & Chill
Come and enjoy a coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker today.
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 support our mom community here and how to donate to keep moms group free!
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 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 Coffee & Convos moms groups:
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 hello@the-fourth.ca about collaborations and partnerships.
Other questions?
Send us an email hello@the-fourth.ca
Learn how you can support our mom community here