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 check in at arrival and enter our giveaway. If you love moms group, learn how to keep it free for all moms here!
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.
GUEST SPEAKERS FOR TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
AUGUST
Aug 6: Coffee & Chill
Come and chat with moms! No guest speaker today.
Aug 13: Coffee & Chill
Come and chat with moms! No guest speaker today.
Aug 20: Coffee & Chill
Aug 27: Don’t Let Christmas Sneak Up and Stress You Out This Year
Mallory, mom of two from our Coffee & Convos community
Discover helpful ways to conquer your overwhelming and endless holiday ‘to do list.’ Trade the hustle and bustle with some pre-planning and organization. Mallory will share her experience and some simple things you can do to remove some stress and add more time to enjoy the holidays with your family.
Missed her talk? Read key points from Mallory's talk on our blog
Sept 3: Planning for Preschool
Sarah Diggle, Preschool Director and co-owner of Purpose Preschool
Come chat with Sarah about all things preschool and what you need to know about planning for preschool. She will share the different options for preschool, what choices parents have, what you can do to prepare for preschool at home and more.
Sept 10: Fertility and Hormones Postpartum
Crisia Tabacaru, Fertility Awareness Educator & Fertility Doula with Cycle and Flow
The return of fertility postpartum can be challenging to navigate, but it doesn't have to be confusing. We'll chat about what your hormones are up to postpartum, factors that affect conceiving again, and options for natural birth control.
Sept 17: Coffee & Chill
Sept 24: Speech and Language Milestones
Marnie Paul, Speech and Language Pathologist with Baseline Speech
A discussion of speech and language milestones, when to be concerned, and some strategies to promote first sounds and words.
Oct 1: Toddlers Language Building
Kathy Simon, Speech and Language Pathologist and owner of Alberta Therapy Co.
Come chat with Kathy and learn all about engaging toddlers in communication and language building.
MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
AUGUST
Aug 7: Emotional Regulation
Georgia Miller, Author, teacher and owner of Mindful Brunette
Everything emotional regulation! In children and as a mother in chronic pain, Georgia covers it all. She has a masters in education, specializing in mental health and has spent a decade in the classroom supporting kids with mental health struggles.
Aug 14: Reconnecting with Yourself Postpartum
Leila Awada, Physiotherapist and owner of LA Physio & Wellness
Your body has gone through a lot of changes in a short period of time. Join me as we reconnect with ourselves by learning about our physical changes and how to regain control of our pelvic floors and breath.
Aug 21: Baby’s Brain Development
Stephanie Pearson, Pediatric Occupational Therapist with Baseline Speech
Have you ever wondered how an infant's brain grows and develops? We will discuss how you can support your child's brain and body to help encourage healthy and adaptive development as they grow.
Aug 28: Don’t Let Christmas Sneak Up and Stress You Out This Year
Mallory, mom of two from our Coffee & Convos community
Discover helpful ways to conquer your overwhelming and endless holiday ‘to do list.’ Trade the hustle and bustle with some pre-planning and organization. Mallory will share her experience and some simple things you can do to remove some stress and add more time to enjoy the holidays with your family.
Missed her talk? Read key points from Mallory's talk on our blog
Sept 4: Planning for Preschool
Sarah Diggle is a Preschool Director at Purpose Preschool
Come chat with Sarah about all things preschool and what you need to know about planning for preschool. She will share the different options for preschool, what choices parents have, what you can do to prepare for preschool at home and more.
Sept 11: Speech and Language Milestones
Marnie Paul, Speech and Language Pathologist with Baseline Speech
A discussion of speech and language milestones, when to be concerned, and some strategies to promote first sounds and words.
September 18: Mom Mental Health
Kari Freeman, Psychologist and owner of Kari Freeman Psychology
Mental health concerns are the most common complication of pregnancy and postpartum, yet we don’t talk enough about them. Break the stigma! Come chat all things mental health including common symptoms and how to manage the dreaded “mom guilt”
September 25: Benefits of Acupuncture Through All Four Trimesters
Melanie Morrill, Acupuncturist with Accessible Acupuncture
Acupuncture supports all four trimesters of pregnancy. How? Find out more at Melanie’s talk where she breaks down by trimester how acupuncture supports pregnancy.
October 2: Coffee & Chill
Come and chat with moms. There will be no guest speaker.
MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Our newest moms group! Starting Saturday, June 1st at 10:00AM, we will be focusing on topics related to pregnancy. Coffee & Convos on Saturday will be on the first week of the month. Sign up for our emails to find out when we expand to add more dates!
AUGUST
Aug 6: Postponed
Due to the long weekend, there will be no moms group on Saturday, August 6th. Join us in September!
SEPTEMBER
Sept 7: Coping in Labour
Asha Thomas, Birth Worker
Coping in labour and utilizing comfort measures.
Sept 14: Babyproof Your Relationship
Krista Yaskiw, Couples Coach and owner of Krista Yaskiw Coaching
Bringing home a baby can change the dynamic in any relationship! Join us as we discuss tips on preparing your relationship, including quick ways to stay connected as a couple while maintaining good communication.
September 21: Infant Brain Growth and Development
Stephanie Pearson, Pediatric Occupational Therapist with Baseline Speech
Have you ever wondered how an infants brain grows and develops? We will discuss how you can support your child's brain and body to help encourage healthy and adaptive development as they grow.
September 28: Navigating The First 72 hours After Birth
Sarah Ruth Domingo, Registered Nurse and owner of 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.
OCTOBER
Oct 5: Proactive Pregnancy
Kris Stepney, Owner and Chiropractor with LiveWell Family Chiropractic
Learn how chiropractic can support you through pregnancy and postpartum. A proactive approach to optimal pregnancy. How chiropractic can help you to enjoy your best pregnancy and restore your vitality after birth.
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?
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.
Why do I need to check in?
To help make moms group better, we are asking all moms to check in as they arrive and have the option to provide feedback. Information from check ins will help us plan and prepare better for future Coffee & Convos moms groups. This information is not shared and we will not contact you unless we have your permission.
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.
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, 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