Parent Connection offers a variety of educational workshops that are designed to help parents feel better about themselves and the roles they fill. Topics include child development, stress management, positive discipline, and communication.
All parenting education classes will be offered online until it is safe for us to gather in person.
Internet access is needed to participate in online classes. In-Person workshops will resume when it is safe to gather and depending on restrictions. Free childcare available at most in-person classes. Limited spots available, register early!
We reserve the right to cancel workshops with low enrollment.
Any cancelled workshops will have fees refunded.
Monday, January 11, Monday, March 8, OR Monday May 17, 2021
6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Sign up for one session. We will discuss and model what to expect in upcoming new baby months. It will consist of handling, feeding, burping, changing, cleaning, calming the newborn & how to enhance your baby’s future.
Registration Link:
Monday, January 11, 2021
https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/BabyBasicsJan11
Monday, March 8, 2021
https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/BabyBasicsMarch8
Monday, May 17, 2021
https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/BabyBasicsMay17
This is a LIVE online class. Internet access required.
Thursday, January 14, 2021 OR Wednesday, May 5, 2021
1 – 2:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Our children bring us incredible joy. Yet there are times that we find ourselves crabby, frustrated or angry with the people we love. Learn how to manage anger to improve your relationships & how to manage your anger to create a more harmonious home!
Registration Link:
Thursday, January 14, 2021
https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/AngerMgmtJan14
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/AngerMgmtMay5
This is an online class. You Will Need Internet Access.
You will receive an email with a web link to the online classes. Class handouts/materials in digital format will be attached to that email.
Thursday, Jan 21, 2021 1-2:30pm
Wed, May 12, 2021 6-7:30pm
Sign-up for one session only
Cost: FREE
This course will talk about discipline as structure, routine, communication & being our children’s role models. Build up your children’s positive behaviors & sense of self-esteem. Let’s talk about how we can start Positive Discipline in our homes today!
Thurs, Jan 21 – REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/PosDiscJan21
Wed, May 12 – REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/PosDiscMay12
This is a LIVE online class. Internet access required.
The last Saturday of every month
1 – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Join us for a conversation led by professionals from our communities! We will ask topic questions you can discuss in smaller groups, receive guidance & resources from our guest professionals, and connect with other parents from the community!
Sat, Jan 30 REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/ParentCafeJan
Sat, Feb 27 REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/ParentCafeFeb
Sat, March 27 REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/ParentCafeMarch
Sat, April 24 REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/ParentCafeApril
Sat, May 22 REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/ParentCafeMay
This is a LIVE online class. Internet access required.
Thursdays, February 4, 11, and 18th
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Please plan to attend all 3 classes
Cost: $10
For Parents of 0-6 year olds, this three-night video-based workshop offers practical techniques for raising responsible kids!
Learn to discipline your children without losing their love & respect (or your sanity). We will talk about effective communication & how to use consequences for learning & growth for your children.
Registration Link: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/LLEarlyChildhoodFeb
This is a LIVE online class. Internet access required.
This website is not associated with or sponsored by the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. Love and Logic TM is a registered trademark of the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. Love and Logic TM was founded by Jim Fay and Foster W. Cline, M.D., with continued creative and operational direction by Charles Fay, Ph.D. It is based on the experience of a combined total of 100 years working with and raising kids and is based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching philosophy called Love and Logic TM. For more information, please go to www.loveandlogic.com or call 800-338-4065.
This workshop is for foster & adoptive parents, educators, social workers, counselors & others serving children & teens who’ve experienced trauma.
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, & 21st, 2021
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Please plan to attend all 3 classes
Cost: $10
Cut through the complexity of working with youth with challenging pasts & provide real solutions that can be applied immediately.
Registration Link: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/LL-TIC
This is a LIVE online class. Internet access required.
This website is not associated with or sponsored by the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. Love and Logic TM is a registered trademark of the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. Love and Logic TM was founded by Jim Fay and Foster W. Cline, M.D., with continued creative and operational direction by Charles Fay, Ph.D. It is based on the experience of a combined total of 100 years working with and raising kids and is based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching philosophy called Love and Logic TM. For more information, please go to www.loveandlogic.com or call 800-338-4065.
Potty Training Online
Cost: Free
This is an online video from a prior class that provides guidance to parents and caregivers preparing for or undertaking potty training.
Potty training can test your patience & expectations, it can be repetitive, messy & frustrating. But caregivers can help children do this when they are ready! This program helps you look for and prepare for readiness and talks about ways you can help and support a child in this important milestone in their development.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/pottytraining
Mon, February 8, 2021
6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
This class will provide an introduction to co-parenting. It focuses on identifying priorities and strengths as well as developing a parenting plan. Co-parents can learn to build their child up, rather than pulling them apart.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/Co-Parenting
Thurs, March 4, 2021
4 – 5:30 p. m.
Cost: Free
Your car seat questions answered! Best practices, tips & what type of seat to use for your child based on weight, height and age!
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/CarSeatSafety
Tuesdays, March 9, March 16, March 23, and April 6, 2021
6:00 – 7:30pm
Cost: $15
This course is for parents who want to prepare for or are experiencing the changes of teenage development & want to help prepare their preteens and teens to survive and thrive in society. Choose between taking just Sessions 1-4 or adding on Session 5 Parts 1 & 2 with a second registration.
Active Parenting – Session 1 / Tues, Mar 9
Winning Cooperation – Session 2 / Tues, Mar 16
Responsibility & Discipline – Session 3 / Tues, Mar 23
No Class Tues, Mar 30 (Appleton and Oshkosh Spring Break)
Building Courage & Redirecting Misbehavior – Session 4 / Tues, April 6
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/active1-4
Thurs, March 11 & 18, 2021
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Plan to attend both sessions
For parents of 3-12 year olds, this is a 2-night positive discipline video-based workshop where you will learn: how to stop the behaviors you don’t want, how to start the behaviors you do want, avoid the talk-persuade-argue-yell-hit syndrome, how to handle misbehavior in public, how to deal with testing & manipulation.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/123MagicMarch
Thursday, March 25, 2021
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Are you a grandparent and primary caregiver of someone on the autism spectrum? This workshop is designed specifically for you. Loving and supporting a grandchild on the spectrum may be different from your dream about becoming a grandparent. Learn about the key features of autism and how they may impact your ability to build a bond with your grandchild. Topics will include effective communication tools, sensory needs, supporting the IEP and being on a team, supporting other family members to understand autism, and community resource options. Presenter: Diane Nackers, MS CCC-SLP, Autism Society of the Fox Valley
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/IntrotoAutism
*Having completed Active Parenting of Teens (1-4)™ is a pre-requirement for this class.
Tuesdays, April 13 & 20, 2021
6:00 – 7:30pm
Cost: $5
This course is for parents who want to prepare for or are experiencing the changes of teenage development & want to help prepare their preteens and teens to survive and thrive in society.
Drugs, Sexuality, Violence & Reducing Risks – Session 5 Part 1 / Tues, April 13
Drugs, Sexuality, Violence & Reducing Risks – Session 5 Part 2 / Tues, April 20
REGISTRATION LINK: https:/www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/active5
Thursday, June 24, 2021
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Do you want to learn more about autism? Want to learn how to be an advocate for your child and tap into community resources? Join us for a discussion on what autism is, what it is not, dealing with behaviors in a positive way, common characteristics of those with autism, helping your child and resources/help for parents. Presenter: Diane Nackers, MS CCC-SLP, Autism Society of the Fox Valley
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/Autism1
The Nurturing Program helps participants identify areas that could be strengthened in their parenting through taking the AAPI assessment. We highly recommend that participants register to take the AAPI with us so they can consider their individual results and our program’s recommendations before joining our Nurturing Coaching Sessions. However, the AAPI is not a pre-requirement to join any of our voluntary, nurturing coaching sessions. Sessions are $5.00 each with online registration or a scholarship may be requested to register offline through Jenifer Rettler at jrettler@familyservicesnew.org.
Parenting the Nurturing Way AAPI Assessment – https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/AAPI
Cost for Assessment: $5
The Parenting Coaching Session Options are offered via Group Zoom Meetings on Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Each session will focus on how parents can use the guidance tools mentioned in the session topic in a nurturing way.
Winter & Spring Coaching Sessions listed below:
Offered via Group Zoom 6:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Register: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/discipline
Offered via Group Zoom 6:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Offered via Group Zoom 6:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Offered via Group Zoom 6:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Register: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/stress-resilience
Offered via Group Zoom 6:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Offered via Group Zoom 6:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Offered via Group Zoom 6:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Offered via Group Zoom 6:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: $5.00
For more information please contact:
Fox Cities: Jen DiMatteo, jdimatteo@familyservicesnew.org or (920) 739-4226 ext. 109
Oshkosh: Jenifer Rettler, jrettler@familyservicesnew.org or (920) 233-6630 ext. 111
Free childcare is available at most in-person workshops.
Family Services reserves the right to cancel workshops with low enrollment. In the case of cancellation, all fees will be refunded.
Interested in hosting a parenting workshop at your business, school, church, or organization?
Parent Connection offers a series of community presentations on a variety of topics, including:
Fees vary depending on workshop length and location. To learn more, contact Jen at (920) 739-4226 ext. 109 or by email, jdimatteo@familyservicesnew.org.
For more information about parenting classes and workshops, please contact us!
Fox Cities: Jen DiMatteo, jdimatteo@familyservicesnew.org or (920) 739-4226 ext. 109
Oshkosh: Jenifer Rettler, jrettler@familyservicesnew.org or (920) 233-6630 ext. 111