Raising a Thinking Child – This evidence-based series will help parents with children ages 4-7 to guide their child to solve common, everyday problems with decision-making and communication skills using their thinking brains. This refreshingly practical curriculum that helps you support your child in learning HOW to think, not what to think, as they learn to resolve their own problems. More information about the program can be found on the UW-Extension website.

Stay tune for possible future class dates!

Triple P: Positive Parenting Classes – Participants learn practical tools to raise thriving children and teens and deal with problem behavior. The topics vary depending on the age of child. To find a statewide Triple P course online, you can go on UW-Extension website: CLICK HERE.

Below are local Dane County Triple P classes presented by UW-Extension. These classes are for any types of parents of caregivers and you can join any of the classes.

• Triple P – Teen Seminar Series. For parents and caregivers of teens (12-17 yrs old): January 16, 23, 30. (Virtual via Zoom). Time options: 10-11:30 am or 6-7:30 pm. To register, CLICK HERE
• Parent & Teen Night Program – February 5, 12, 19 from 6-7:30 pm at Madison Public Library – Hawthorne. Come join one or all the sessions! Light refreshments will be provided for parents & teens during the program. Parents will learn and gain strategies to support their tweens/teens development. Teens will explores and gain important life skills like communication, teamwork, time management, etc. Parent(s) and teens are encouraged to register & attend at the same time, but will be learning in separate spaces. To learn more or register for it, CLICK HERE.

Easy Ways to Connect With Kids – Two-part series workshop where participants will learn and apply the 5 love languages and the benefits of reading to children so that it helps increase the parent-child bond. For any types of parents and caregivers with children ages 0-12.

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Teaching Children About Emotions – Two-part series workshop focusing on the importance of socioemotional development and learn a variety of strategies to support and manage your child’s emotions and feelings—the good and the bad ones! For any types of parents and caregivers with children ages 0-12. To register, CLICK HERE.

Workshops will be taught online via Zoom from 6-7:15 pm, on Mondays for each of the following months below:

• January 13 & 20, 2025
• March 10 & 17, 2025
• May 12 & 19, 2025

Co-Parenting Classes – The Resilient Co-Parenting classes are for parents or caregivers who are raising their children together while living apart. These classes are a source of ongoing support for co-parents as they continue their journey. Anyone can join! Classes are FREE and taught virtually from 7-8 pm. To learn more about the series offered by UW-Extension, click HERE. To register for any of the classes below, click HERE. Below are the upcoming session for the series:

• January 2 – Families Fighting Fair
• February 6 – Successful Stepfamilies
• March 6 – Co-parenting Teens
• April 13 – Help Children with Strong Emotions
• May 1 – Parenting from a Distance
• June 5 – Healthy Coping during times of Transition

Focus on Fathers Series – Open to all types of fathers! Come join this series with other fathers while learning to boost your child’s social and emotional skills. Classes are FREE and taught virtually online from 8-9 pm. To learn more about the series offered by UW-Extension, click HERE. Below are the upcoming dates and topics for the father series.

• January 14, 2025 – Fathers Help Children Stand Up For Themselves

Raising Wisconsin’s Children Series – Raising Wisconsin’s Children is a virtual and is any types of parents and caregivers caring for kids. This free, online conference provides supportive, practical parenting and child development information. All sessions are on the 3rd Thursdays of each month from 1-2 pm. To learn more or register for the sessions below, you can CLICK HERE. Below is a list of upcoming dates and topics for the series.

• January 28 – Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference (all day, virtual). To learn more or register, CLICK HERE.

Money Matters Series – Whether you are looking to set financial goals, make a spending plan (budget), learn ways to save money, or figure out how to keep your financial records, this FREE online series over Zoom is for you! Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions. There are 4 topics below for you to join! You can join one or as many sessions as you like. Stay tune for possible future dates!

RENT Smart – This is a FREE program and has 6 lessons. It focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. Emphasis is on forming a strong partnership between the tenant and landlord. Establishing a positive rental history is much like having a positive credit report and Rent Smart starts participants on the right path for success. Complete all 6 lessons and you could get a certificate of completion. Below are the options for in-person and online Rent Smart classes.

Statewide Online Classes: Classes are held online via zoom. You can CLICK HERE to register for the following online class dates and times.

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Professional development events and opportunities:

• January 28 – Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference 2025: This is a free, online learning event for parents, teachers, and caregivers of children providing supportive, practical parenting and child development information. It is also approved for up to 4 Wisconsin Registry hours for early childhood professionals. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge around child and teen development. Time: 8:15 am – 4:30 pm (CST). To learn more and/or register, CLICK HERE.
• Fit and Healthy Kids Series: Early Childhood Educators provide professionals affordable, research-based, educational programs and resources. Information in each program is based on research from faculty right here in Nebraska. The goal is to empower all adults who care for young children by providing high-quality professional development that sets the stage for lifelong learning, discovery, and success. Classes are all virtual and topics varies each month. February 2025 topic is Growing Up Healthy with Fruits and Vegetables. To learn more and/or register for a Fit & Healthy kids class, CLICK HERE.
• Madison Early Learning Connections Conference – February 21 – 22 (8 am – 3:30 pm) This conference is a 2 day professional development conference and learning opportunity for any Early Care & Education professionals that works with children from Birth to 5 in the community. Event will be at American Family Insurance conference room in Madison, WI. For more information and/or to register, CLICK HERE.