Coffee & Convos: 2026 Past Events

JANUARY

Jan 6: Talking Toddlers

Britt Meropoulis, Speech Pathologist with Dream Pediatrics

Britt will be talking about what typical language development looks like, what skills to watch for, when to reach out to an SLP, and what that process looks like locally here in Edmonton.

Jan 7: Busy Mom Workout

Kaye Burrows, Fitness Coach with Core Love Fitness

Kaye will be speaking about how to workout safely as a busy mom.

Jan 13: Advocacy in Women's Health

Georgia Miller, teacher, author and philanthropist with Mindful Brunette and Elisa Proulx, coach, trainer and owner of Self-Assured Speakers

Join Georgia and Elisa as they speak about self-advocacy in women's health. 

Jan 14: Regulating Emotions As Parents

Rashmani Chakrabarty, Registered Psychologist and Founder of Midnight Sun Wellness

Regulating emotions as parents is an essential skill. Unfortunately, it's also easier said than done. Rashmani's talk will focus on some foundational emotional regulation skills derived from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Jan 20: TBA

Chantel McEvoy, Registered Psychologist with Chantel McEvoy Psychology and Consulting

TBA

Jan 21: Coffee & Chill

Bring the baby, enjoy a free cup of coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker today.

Jan 27: Gentle Parenting & Emotional Regulation

Georgia Miller, teacher, author and philanthropist with Mindful Brunette and Megan

Georgia and Megan will be discussing emotional regulation strategies. They will dive deep into what gentle parenting means and the positive and lasting impact it has on our kids.

Jan 28: Setting Intentions

Iesha Madden, Career Coach & Mom Content Creator

Setting intentions for the year ahead. Iesha will also touch a bit on reflecting as a mom and how doing both can help us to thrive.

 

FEBRUARY

Feb 3: How We Support Ourselves & Others

Sam Dover, Registered Psychologist with Dover Psychology

Because so many of us are taught how to get things in life and hustle towards our goals, we can often feel a bit disoriented and overwhelmed when we lose something. Sam's talk will focus on how we support ourselves and others after loss. 

Feb 10: Breath Work and Grounding

Cari Macintosh, Provisional Psychologist with Balance Psychology

Cari will explore breath work techniques and grounding strategies that give moms simple, supportive tools to help moms manage tough days more effectively.

Feb 17: Minimize Stress on Hands

Audree Foster, Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with Reach Sports Physiotherapy and Hand Clinic

Audree will talk about common hand and wrist conditions during pregnancy and postpartum period as well as tips and tricks to prevent or manage them. Some ergonomic strategies will also be discussed to minimize stress on hands.

Feb 24: No One is Meant To Do Motherhood Alone

Melissa Hanson, Registered Provisional Psychologist with Century Park Pain & Health Clinic and Beaumont Wellness Centre

Motherhood is beautiful — and hard. Learn what’s normal, what may signal Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), and how to get support. No one is meant to do this alone.

MARCH

Mar 3: Coffee & Chill

Bring the baby, enjoy a cup of hot coffee and connect with moms! There will be no guest speaker today.

Mar 10: Baby Memory Craft

Join Mallory as we make a fun craft together with your little one! There may be paint involved and we'll have extra hands and lots of wipes to help you create a memorable craft.

Mar 17: Babywearing & Custom Fit Check

Grace Pastuck, Birth Doula & Babywearing Educator with Your Doula Grace & Birth Pools by Grace

Let's get confident babywearing with Your Doula, Grace! Back again with her suitcase full of carriers, Grace will run you through basic wears, safety, wearing in the cold + more! At the end, feel free to bring your carrier for a custom fit check with her!

Mar 24: Baby Headshape, Torticollis & Tummy Time

Sari Uretsky Leung, Pelvic Health and Pediatric Physiotherapist and owner of Uretsky Physiotherapy

Sari will discuss baby headshape issues, torticollis and tummy time. Different types of head flatnesses and how to determine if there is an issue, and recommendations for tummy time.

Mar 31: Decluttering & Organizing

Pam Gilbert, Owner of Tidy Matters Professional Organizing

Get tips on decluttering and organizing from Pam! She'll also be answering your questions on how to organize your home.

APRIL

Apr 7: Talking Toddlers

Britt Meropoulis, Speech Language Pathologist and owner ofDream Pediatric Services

What typical language development looks like, what skills to watch for, when to reach out to an SLP and what resources are available in Edmonton.

Apr 14: Milestone Photos

Gaby Yurkowski, Photographer and owner of Heart & Frame Photography

Free milestone photos of your little one! You'll get 1 or 2 free photos with Gaby. First come first serve for photo sessions.

Apr 21: Coffee & Chill

Bring the baby, enjoy a hot coffee and connect with moms! There will be no guest speaker today.

Apr 28: Outdoor with Baby

Tara Sliwkanich, Content creator with @outsidewithtara

Tara will be talking about dressing baby for outdoor adventures, different types of carriers, hiking, biking, and camping with baby/toddlers.

MAY

May 2 (Saturday!): Mother's Day Photos

Kimberly Carriere, Photographer

A special Mother's Day event! Kim will be taking Mother's Day photos. You'll need to pre-book your spot. Fully booked! We may open more spots. If you weren't able to get a spot, we will have more photo opportunities in the future.

May 5: One Handed Postpartum Snacks

Jessica Mantik, Registered Dietitian

We are going to focus on ‘one-handed snacks’—easy, nutritious options that postpartum moms can eat while caring for their baby. We’ll discuss how keeping these snacks within reach can help support regular fueling, energy, and recovery throughout the day.

May 12: Perimenopause

Fertility Awareness Educator with Chloe Skerlak

A supportive talk for moms navigating perimenopause focused on understanding what’s actually happening in your body, recognizing common changes, and learning simple ways to support yourself through it.

May 19: Coffee & Chill

Bring the baby, enjoy a coffee and connect with moms! There will be no guest speaker.

May 26: Affirmation Cards

Write a few affirmation cards and swap with moms! You'll be bringing home lots of love and affirmations written by other moms.

JUNE

Jun 2: Mom in Politics

Thu Parmar, Sipiwiyiniwak Ward Councillor with City of Edmonton | thuparmar.ca

Join us as we chat about life as a mom in politics and how to get involved.

Jun 9: Starting Solids

Jill Garrison, Registered Dietitian with TableTalk Nutrition | tabletalknutrition.com @jillgarrison.rd

Starting solids doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Learn what to offer, how to progress, and how to keep mealtimes low stress.

Jun 16: Early Literacy

Manpreet Kaur, Literacy Innovator and Founder of The Learners Pathway | @thelearnerspathway

Manpreet will share practical strategies to help moms foster early literacy, create joyful reading experiences at home, and build strong reading routines from infancy.

Jun 23: Sex & Intimacy Postpartum

Cassandra Kleefman, Registered Psychologist with Transcend Psychological | @therapywithcassandra

We will be discussing sex and intimacy postpartum, the challenges and struggles new parents face, as well as tools and resources to support.

Jun 30: Coffee & Chill

Bring the baby, enjoy a cup of coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker.

JULY AT OUR NEW LOCATION!

Jul 7: Crafts & Coffee

Mallory, Coffee & Convos Director of Operations & Community Relations @momtalk.learn.grow.repeat

Join Mallory for a fun, easy and low pressure craft with your little one! There might be a little paint and a little mess. Rest assured we will have extra hands and plenty of wipes handy, so you can focus on making memories together and creating something special to take home!

Jul 14: Setting Boundaries

Anne Stevenson, O-day'min Ward Councillor with City of Edmonton

Parenting places many pressures on our time - from work, community, and friends, to housework, cooking, and drop-offs. Join us for a conversation to reflect on how boundaries can help us stay healthy and happy as we balance these demands.

Jul 21: Coffee & Chill

Bring the baby, enjoy a cup of coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker.

Jul 28: There’s more than “MORE”

Kasandra Patrick, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Alberta School for the Deaf

Come and learn about the amazing benefits of communication in American Sign Language (ASL)! Walk away with a ‘handful’ of simple and effective signs for communicating back and forth with your little humans.

AUGUST

Aug 4: Why You Might Need a Pelvic Physiotherapist

Brianna Chan, Pelvic Physiotherapist and owner of Kind Physiotherapy

Common and uncommon conditions why people come to see a pelvic physiotherapist.

Aug 11: Rest and Digest aka Sleep and Poop!

Anna Winner, Pediatric and Pre-natal Chiropractor with Whitemud Crossing Chiropractors

Come learn about your baby's nervous system and how different stresses of growing may impact these vital functions. Come away with at-home tips to help your little one *and you* sleep, poop, and thrive!

Aug 18: Coffee & Chill

Bring the baby, enjoy a cup of coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker.

Aug 25: Choosing Childcare

Asha Thomas, early learning, child and youth development specialist

Come for an insightful discussion about choosing child care. Learn about the different options, get some ideas of what to look for and questions to ask in order to find the best fit for you and your family. 

SEPTEMBER

Sep 1: Mommy & Me Photography

Gaby, photographer and owner of Heart & Frame Photography

A special Mommy & Me photography experience! Professional portraits taken by Gaby with your little ones while learning more about capturing meaningful memories of motherhood. Receive a complimentary Polaroid photo to take home, with professional images available for purchase for those who would like additional portraits.

Doors to ERCCA open at 1PM. First come first serve. Please sign Gaby's contract for photos when you arrive. Photos are always a busy moms group! Please be prepared for a longer wait for photos.

Sep 8: Don't Let Christmas Sneak Up

Mallory, Director of Operations & Community Relations for Coffee & Convos Moms Group

Don’t let Christmas sneak up and stress you out this year. Discover helpful ways to conquer your overwhelming and endless holiday ‘to do list’ ahead of time. Mallory will share her experience and some simple things you can do to remove some stress and add more time to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.

Sep 15: Infant Sleep

Lisa Caputo, Infant & Toddler Sleep & Well-Being Specialist with Little Village Sleep

Let's talk about normal infant sleep. If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?"—you're not alone. Let's normalize the hard parts and explore realistic, responsive ways to survive the first 3–5 years.

Sep 22: Making Space For Yourself in Motherhood

Camryn Andersen and Preston Hain, Master's Level Counselling Intern Therapists with Solace Psychology & Wellness

Join us for a conversation about self-care and making space for yourself in motherhood.

Handouts from the talk

Sep 29: Coffee & Chill

Bring the baby, enjoy a cup of coffee and meet moms! There will be no guest speaker.

Marie-Pierre from Marie-Pierre Photography will be taking photos of Iris and moms group as part of her interview of Iris on a motherhood project. As per our moms group policy, all babies’ faces will be blurred. If you have any questions, please text Iris 780-729-4144 or email hello@the-fourth.ca

 

OCTOBER

Oct 6: Strengthen Your Core

Kaye Burrows, Prenatal and postpartum Fitness Coach with Core Love Fitness

Learn simple, effective ways to strengthen your core and pelvic floor postpartum.

Oct 13: There’s More than “MORE” Part 2

Kasandra Patrick, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at the Alberta School for the Deaf

We just had so much fun the first time! All mamas and babies are welcome back to learn at least 50 more ASL signs and phrases that will empower all humans (big and small) to make their voices seen.

Oct 20: Fine Motor Development

Sarah Krygsman, Occupational Therapist with Daily Delight Wellness

Come learn and explore what fine motor development looks like in early childhood and how to support your baby to be successful in the early years.

Oct 27: Infant RSV

Dr. Shazma Mithani, Emergency Physician Royal Alexandra and Stollery Children’s Hospitals

Cold and flu season can feel especially stressful when you have a baby or young child. Join us for a practical conversation about infant RSV.