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.