Flower City Mom Connection

Peel Regional Police Promote Cyber Academy

The crime prevention experts at Peel Regional Police are proud to once again offer the highly successful Cyber Academy for any interested residents of Peel. The Academy is delivered over five consecutive Wednesday nights and will teach parents, educators and other professionals how to avoid the risks of identity theft, on-line luring and a host [...]

Peel board invites applications for Parent Involvement Committee

Four parent positions available, apply by April 13 The Peel District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) will select four new parent members to serve two-year terms that start September 2012 to August 2014. The PIC meets regularly throughout the school year to review the board’s plans for parent involvement as they relate to parent, [...]

Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival

Come out and “tap into nature” at this year’s Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival starting March 3 until April 9, 2012 at the Kortright Centre for Conservation and Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area. Demonstrations, wagon rides, live entertainment and, of course, pancakes and maple syrup! Special March Break activities and guided tours for class visits will be [...]

Nanny Robina to conduct parenting workshops in Brampton!

Media personality and parenting expert on the hit Canadian TV program The Mom Show on Slice Network, Nanny Robina will be conducting two parenting workshops at Jellybeenz, Brampton’s indoor play, activity and party place! Join Nanny Robina at one or both of her informative workshops: Sleeping Baby Through The Night: Thursday, March 22, 2012 from [...]

Family Day Event: NHL Alumni Hockey Game in Brampton!

This Family Day (Monday February 20th, 2012) Scotiabank proudly brings the greatest game on ice to Brampton for a jam-packed charity Hockey event complete with Stanley Cup Winners, All-Stars, Hall of famers and celebrities. A great event for the whole family, Hockey Day in Brampton features NHL Alumni Wendel Clark, Marty McSorley, Mike Krushelnyski, Rick [...]

Family of Brampton Festival Celebrates the Arts in our Community!

Brampton Festival Singers in conjunction with the Brampton Library, is presenting a thrilling day at the Rose Theatre to celebrate the diversity, talent and community that makes up the Family of Brampton! On Sunday, February 26 enjoy an afternoon at the Rose featuring: a variety of handcrafted items created by talented artists and craftspeople from [...]

New Directory for Young Peel Parents

A new directory is available to help young parents find important community support during pregnancy and early parenthood. Developed by the Peel Young Parents Resource Group (PYPRG), the directory provides young parents in Peel with a convenient and easy way to find services they need to improve their family’s quality of life. “It is important [...]

Recreation and Leisure Show

Drop by Shoppers World Brampton this Saturday for their Recreation and Leisure Show and learn about upcoming March Break Programs, sports clubs, dance and art schools. Receive information and register on site! Bring the kids and drop by Centre Court for family entertainment including: balloon sculpting clowns face painting tattoo artists jugglers Birds of Prey [...]

Registration opens for Peel board’s 11th annual parent conference

Workshops provide tips to help parents boost their child’s success The Peel District School Board will host Make a difference in literacy and beyond – practical ways parents can boost learning on March 24 at Rick Hansen Secondary School in Mississauga. This free learning event is for parents of Peel board elementary and secondary students. [...]

What’s open/closed in Brampton for Family Day 2012?

Wondering what is open and closed this Monday, February 20, 2012 for Family Day in Brampton? Here it is: CLOSED: Most grocery stores and retail locations including Bramalea City Centre and Shoppers World Brampton Region of Peel Waste Collection: There will be no waste collection on Family Day in Brampton and Mississauga. Garbage and [...]