Welcome to The Weekly Wiggle 🌱
brought to you by The Wiggle Room

This week that fresh air is still a little sharp, but the sun is sticking around longer, playgrounds are starting to fill up again, and you can feel that shift into spring.
However this season looks for you, we’re really glad you’re here (hit reply and let us know if you’re enjoy a slow, busy, or in-between season).

Let’s get into what’s happening this week in Lethbridge.

Tiny Brain Teaser 🧠

Ask your kid:
“What has hands but can’t clap?”

(Answer at the bottom 👇)

Mom & Me Academy has opened registration for April family cohort programs:

Expecting a baby this year? May/June prenatal group registration has opened as well.

Being a parent can be hard, but it’s easier (and more fun) together! Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned caregiver, MAMA’s parenting groups have something for everyone.

We’re launching a brand new intergenerational fitness series in collaboration with Authentically Ashlyn, designed for real life, real bodies, and lasting strength. Who is perfect for this program? Anyone looking for low-impact, strength-focused movement that supports real life. You will love this offering if you’re rebuilding your strength postpartum, maintaining mobility as a senior, or just getting started at any stage of life.

✨ Start with our weekly drop-in, and stay for the workshops. Come move, build consistency, and feel supported. Bring your mom, your baby, your teen, or just yourself. Our accompanying Strength for Life workshop series will focus on simple, sustainable habits around movement, nutrition, and energy.

👉 Join the waitlist to be first in when registration opens.

Here are a few easy, family-friendly options if you’re looking to get out of the house:

The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is right in that seasonal transition moment. This is one of the last chances to check out their winter exhibit before the spring exhibit launches April 1. Their outdoor spaces are perfect right now for a short wander + reset. We had the pleasure of checking out their current Winter Animal Tracking Adventure (running through March 24th) as well as the Lethbridge Plays activity room. It’s a great outing for your family - no matter the weather.

Spring Play Pop-Ups continue, and if you missed the last one, keep your eye out. These are such an easy yes (free, low pressure, lots of space for kids to just be kids).

The YMCA of Lethbridge has spring and summer registration open now. Check out swim lessons, sports, and family programming ASAP as they tend to fill up quickly this time of year. Mat leave parents: did you know the YMCA has a subsidized membership through the City of Lethbridge Fee Assistance Program?

Building Brains Together is hosting their weekly brain game sessions at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre, and they also have a family event coming up March 28 at the University of Lethbridge.

We’re collaborating with The Movie Mill on a few family-friendly offerings during Mom & Tot Tuesdays and Saturday Morning Family Movies. Keep an eye out during these family-friendly showings 👀

If you’re looking for something simple to keep you motivated: have you tried the 1000 hours outside challenge? Playgrounds are slowly becoming usable again… which is handy because👇

🌳 we’re partnering with Lethbridge Plays for Playground of the Month. Each month we’ll shine a spotlight on a different playground in the city, celebrating fun, accessibility, and community spirit.

Want to be a part of it? Hit “reply” and:

• Recommend your favourite park in the city
• Share ideas for upgrades at parks around Lethbridge
• Volunteer to be part of the fun (try out new parks in town)

This is such a simple way to build more connection in our city, and we’d love to have you involved. We’d love to hear from you if you’re in!

If your kids have energy but you’re not quite ready for outside:

Tape Track Race
low effort, high engagement & cleans up easily when you’re done.

1️⃣ Use painter’s tape to make lines across the floor
2️⃣ Create “roads,” zig-zags, or obstacle paths
3️⃣ Race cars, walk the line, or turn it into a balance challenge

Make it harder:
• Walk backwards/sideways/like a crab/penguin/etc.
• Carry something without dropping it
• Time each other - who can increase their time?

Letting kids choose the destination.

Instead of “we’re going for a walk” try “you’re in charge today, where are we going?”

It might take longer. It might make no sense. But it turns a basic outing into an adventure and gives them just enough ownership to stay engaged. Reply to this email and let me know what fun place your little one wanted to adventure to this week.

✔ We’re excited to be officially moving forward with LSCO as our pilot partner. Their downtown hub is an incredible resource for all Lethbridge families.
✔ Our In Bloom series is kicking off, starting with natural dyeing for eggs + textiles 🌸
✔ “Why Whimsy Works” workshops are on the books (book one for your group here)
✔ Pints & Ponytails already has a growing waitlist (we might need to host two)
✔ We’re finishing scheduling programming partnerships for spring & summer
✔ Pacifier clip creation event is in the works, join the list as there will be limited seats for this workshop

Support The Wiggle Room

We’ve added a few new designs to our merchandise shop, and every purchase goes directly toward funding our dedicated play hub. If you’ve been wanting to support what we’re building, this is a really easy (and cozy) way to be a part of our Founding campaign.

Quick Question for Parents

What would you use most right now?

A) Drop-in play + coffee
B) Structured classes
C) Parent workshops
D) Youth space/events

Hit reply with your answer.

We’re building this with you, not just for you.
Fill out our Parent Input Survey for a chance to win a free play pass.

Follow along: @wiggleroomyql

Brain teaser answer:
A clock 🕰️