Jan-Feb 2024 Trauma Informed Caregiving: Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

This is an eight session series. When: Tuesdays, Jan. 9th-Feb. 27th, 2024Time: 5:30-7:30 pmWhere: Online (virtual class)Click to Register: https:go.wisc.edu/470qxc This workshop is for birth, foster & adoptive parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, child-serving professionals and community members to share information about trauma and the effects on children to strengthen positive relationships between children and adults. […]

Focus On Fathers

We know that fathers play a critical role in a child’s healthy growth and development. The father-child or father figure-child connection is so important in building a strong foundation in language, critical thinking, physical skills sets, social–emotional learning, and more! Let’s celebrate and equip our Fathers!Join our Community of fathers offering support, encouragement and a […]

Jan-Feb 2024 Triple P Positive Parenting for Parents and Caregivers of Children 0-12

Tuesdays January 16 – February 7, 2024Time: 9:00 am-10:30 am OR 6:00 pm-7:30 pmCost: FREEThe Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board provided funding to support Triple P through UW-Extension6 hours Registry Credit available for $25.00Registration: https://go.wisc.edu/qytja0 The Positive Parenting Program will provide parents, caregivers, educators, and child care providers with strategies to develop confident […]

AMP Aging Mastery Program-Virtual Classes via Zoom

Build your own playbook for aging well. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) Aging Mastery Program is an evidence based program that provides tools and resources designed to help YOU, improve your health, enhance your financial stability, and foster a life full of meaningful connections. The program combines goal setting, daily practices, and peer support […]

Conscious Discipline Parenting Class

For Parents, Foster Parents, Kindship Providers, Daycare Providers and other interested community members serving children in the early years Conscious Discipline is a proven, comprehensive approach that empowers you with skills that create a safe, connected, problem-solving environment for families. This FREE class, valued at $549, will include a self-paced online learning module for each […]

Virtual Resilient Co-Parenting Classes

A series of topic-specific classes for parents or caregivers raising children together while living apart. Join us for any or all of the sessions. See the flyer below for a list of classes and the descriptions. Classes meet the first Thursday of the month for each month of 2023 from 7:00-8:00 pm. Registration is required. […]

Mental Health First Aid

Spring 2023 Virtual class options for Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid. To learn more and to register, visit https://wirose.wisc.edu/community-programming/. Classes fill up fast so don’t wait to register!

Raising WI Children on Instagram

UW-Madison Extension’s Family Engagement & Relationships department started an Instagram account called @raisingwichildren as a way to connect more caregivers and families with Extension and with our child development and parenting resources. Visit the page for great parent tips! https://www.instagram.com/raisingwichildren/

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