Charles Street
Community Life Udpates
Digital Detox Workshop
March 6 | 12:00 pm – 1:00pm | Virtual
In this workshop, consider the benefits of disconnecting to support focus and attention. Some of the topics that will be discussed:
- Understand why it is so easy to be distracted by the digital world.
- Build practical, flexible strategies to improve focus, prioritize rest and increase productivity.
- Cultivate a mindful and intentional approach to technology use.
Sustainability Thinking Exhibition
March 7 | 11:00am – 1:00pm | OISE Library, 252 Bloor St. W.
Theme: Navigating the Planetary Crisis through the Arts: The University and the Polycrisis.
Exploring sustainability and environmental issues
through the arts, featuring visual and installation works, digital media, music and other creative forms.
Group gathers and walks to OISE together.
Your Child’s Development: Tools, Tips, and When to Ask for Help with SickKids Experts
March 16 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Online
Parenting comes with many questions — especially when it comes to understanding how children grow, learn, and reach developmental milestones. This supportive and informative session will help parents better understand what is typical in the child’s development, what signs to watch for, and when it may be helpful to seek additional support.
Breakfast & Mindfulness
March 18 – April 8 | 9:30am – 11:00am | 35 Charles Recreation Room
Join our mindfulness series with Student Life | Multi-faith Centre! Enjoy a light breakfast followed by a workshop.
Sessions include: an intro to mindfulness, midful parenting & partnership, self-compassion, and gratitude. Learn practical tools for calm, connection and well-being.
Register two days in advance an enter our raffle for U of T bookstore prizes!
Upcoming Drop-In Programs
We’re excited to announce March Programs for children under 5 years old at the Drop-In Centre!
- Family Book Nook (Parent & Child, ages 0-5)
- Reading Circle Time with Librarian (Parent & Child, ages 0-5)
- Move & Groove (Parent & Child, ages 0-5)
- Reading Circle Time with a Librarian from Lillian H. Smith (Parent & Child, ages 0-5)
- Toronto Public Health Nurse: Q&A (Parent & Child, ages 0-5)
- Infant Massage (Parent & Infant 0-15 months)
Family Care Office March Break Events
March 7, 18 & 19 | Locations Differ
Join the Family Care Office for March Break fun on March 17, 18 & 19! Kids can become microplastic scientists with U of T’s Trash Team, explore the universe at an interactive astronomy lecture, and enjoy a cozy Family Movie and Study Hub. Please register for each event separately.
Students have registration priority until March 2nd at 12:00pm