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Parenting & Family Relationships
UW-Extension offers resources to strengthen communities by providing:
- Parent education and support – to help parents be their best in this challenging and rewarding role
- Relationship education – to help individuals develop essential skills for strong interpersonal relationships, including communication, problem solving, self-control, self-care and stress management.
- Aging Well – Teaches skills for later life including financial preparation, health & well being and engagement for our aging population and their caregivers.
Douglas County Early Childhood Resources
Find contacts to Disability Services, Early Childhood & Family Education, Behavior Services and more HERE
Looking for Online Parenting Classes?
Join us! Learn the best of what science can offer parents and families and choose what works for you. We offer classes about child and family development, including parenting. Attend in-person or online. All of our classes are research-based, non-formal and available to the public. All are free or low cost.
Questions? Email us
Trauma Informed Caregiving: Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
In this workshop, through activities and videos, information about trauma and its effects on the brains and bodies of children is shared with parents, caregivers, community members and child-serving professionals. This information helps adults build positive relationships with children.
This is an eight session series.
Dates: Mondays, Oct. 21-Dec. 9, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom (virtual class)
Limited space-register early to assure a spot!
Positive Parenting Program – Triple P
Positive Parenting Program: Workshops provide parents of children ages 0 – 12 and teens with a toolbox of strategies to raise confident and healthy children, build strong family relationships, manage misbehavior, and prevent problems from happening in the first place. Participate virtually from the comfort of your own home and walk away with more knowledge and confidence as a parent!
0-12 Triple P
Watch for upcoming class registration or check the statewide Extension calendar for virtual classes
Triple P Registration for Spring classes for parents of Teens 12-16 years old
Our next virtual classes meet on Thursdays April 24-May 8 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Register for the classes that pertain to you.
To view a PDF of the flyer, CLICK HERE
Triple P Stepping Stones Parenting Classes for Families of Children with Disabilities
This class is taught online.
Watch for new class information to come out soon.
Triple P Family Transitions
This class is for parents who are experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce, which is impacting their parenting.
This class is taught online. There is a five-week series, Thursdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 20, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm.
to view a PDF of the flyer, CLICK HERE.
Triple P Fear-Less
Does your child (6-14 years old) have moderate to high levels of anxiety that causes significant distress or impact on their everyday functioning? This program aims to help parents develop a toolbox of strategies and choose the most effective to respond to their child’s anxiety.
Dates: Mondays, April 14-May 19, 2025 virtual via Zoom
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Cost: FREE for a limited time thanks to generous grant funding
(materials valued at $50/family)
This is a 6-session series. Certificate of Attendance provided to families who attend at least 4 of the 6 sessions. We will hold an Amazon gift card drawing, based on attendance, to celebrate the completion of the 6-session series!
View a PDF of the class flyer here.
Helping Children Feel at Home in a Blended Family
Making the transition to blended family life work for a child.
Just In Time Parenting Newsletter
Finding reliable parenting information and advice on the web can be overwhelming! How do you know what you can trust — especially when you are busy and there’s just so little time?
Just in Time Parenting is a free parenting newsletter that is delivered by email and specific to a child’s age and needs. We also can mail paper copies to Douglas County residents if you prefer. They are designed so that information that’s relevant to your family is automatically delivered to you just in time!
CLICK HERE to sign up for the either the paper or electronic newsletter.
Each issue includes:
- Easy to use guides on how your child is developing
- Tips on raising a healthy, happy child
- Tools for solving common parenting problems
- Strategies for coping with the challenges of raising children
Parent Further Website this website for families from the Search Institute offers resources on discipline, relationships, media and more.
Home Alone
This webpage is for parents and their children who are getting ready to stay home alone. Parents and children should watch the videos together and use the short activities after each video to discuss your plans to stay safe. CLICK HERE to learn more.
AMP-Aging Mastery Program
Build your own personal playbook for aging well. This fun, innovative 8-week program empowers you to take key steps to improve your well-being, add stability to your life, and strengthen ties to your community. Feel better today and stay healthy for your future. We are committed to supporting lives well lived in communities across Wisconsin! The National Council on Aging, ARDC of the North & UW-Madison Extension will be hosting the Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) in your area soon!
In-person Superior Class
Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave.
Weekly on Tuesdays from April 8-May 27, 2025
10 a.m.-noon.
Planning Ahead
Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place.
*This program and workbook were designed for residents in Wisconsin and is specific to Wisconsin law. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, please refer to your state’s laws around Advanced Medical and Legal Directives, and Estate Planning.
Join us for our next series via Zoom, Thursdays, April 10-May 22, 2025 from 11 a.m.-noon. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration is $25 (includes program materials).
To schedule an appointment, arrange a workshop/training or ask a question contact:
Tracy Henegar
UW-Madison Extension Douglas County
Human Development & Relationships Educator
1313 Belknap St Room 107
Superior, WI 54880
715-395-1426
tracy.henegar@wisc.edu
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