Winter-Spring, 2020 Newsletter

Encourage, Strengthen and Support Families

No matter what age or stage of parenting you find yourself in... Parent Connection is here to Encourage, Strengthen, and Support your Positive Parenting.

Teen Parent Single Parent Foster Parent Co-Parenting Grandparent Supporting Parents

Making a connection with our programs & services can ease you through transitions in parenting... making it less stressful and more enjoyable.

Whether you are looking for:

* Teen Parent Programs * Parents as Teachers Home Visitation * Parent Workshops * Fatherhood Programs * Family Fun Events * Volunteering in Your Community

You can do this through Parent Connection!

Questions About Programs? Oshkosh: (920) 233-6630 Fox Cities: (920) 739-4226

Check us out on-line: www.familyservicesnew.org/parent-connection

Parent With Clear Vision in 2020

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Interested in Volunteering? Oshkosh: VolunteerOshkosh.org Fox Cities: Contact Jen DiMatteo jdimatteo@familyservicesnew.org

(920) 739-4226 ext. 109

Fox Cities

Baby Basics (For New & Expectant Dads)

This class will teach you how to enhance your baby’s future and what to expect in the coming

months. Pick one date to attend:

Mondays - Jan. 20, March 16 or May 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost: Free Family Services Building

1810 Appleton Road, Menasha

Love & Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun®

(For Parents of Children 3-12 Years) We will discuss effective communication,

choices, consequences, and learn techniques of creating a happy family with responsible kids!

Please plan to attend all 3 sessions: Tuesdays - Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & Feb. 11

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: $5.00 per adult

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 222 E Fremont Street, Appleton

Two Homes No Battles (For Divorced or Separated Parents)

This workshop provides successful co-parenting skills and practical ideas to create a more

nurturing environment. Pick one date to attend:

Thursdays - Feb. 27 or May 14 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: $5.00 per adult First English Lutheran Church, 326 E North Street, Appleton

1-2-3 Magic (For Parents of Children 3-12 Years)

Learn how to stop the behavior you don’t want and start the behavior you do want.

Please plan to attend both sessions: Tuesdays - March 24 & March 31

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: $5.00 per adult

First United Methodist Church 325 E Franklin Street, Appleton

Managing Meltdowns

Managing Meltdowns (For Parents of Children 5 and Under)

Of all the behavioral problems parents face from their children, meltdowns may be the most

upsetting as well as hardest to manage. This one-night workshop will help parents regain control.

We will discuss the main causes of tantrums and a four step process for meltdown management.

Tuesday, April 21 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: $5.00 per adult First United Methodist Church 325 E Franklin Street, Appleton

Raising Boys (For Parents of Boys 3-12 Years)

This two-night workshop will help parents raise their incredible boys! We will explore gender

differences in brain development, discipline, ways to connect with your son, learning styles, reasons for school issues, and what boys need to thrive.

Please plan to attend both sessions: Thursdays - April 23 & April 30

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: $5.00 per adult

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 222 E Fremont Street, Appleton

Oshkosh

Positive Solutions for Families (For Parents of Children 0-6 Years)

This four week series will help parents learn about and understand where problem behaviors are

coming from and ways to encourage appropriate behavior.

Children can be registered to attend this educational care program as well.

Please plan to attend all 4 sessions: An optional meal will be provided at 5:00 pm

prior to the workshop for those enrolled. Tuesdays - Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cost: $10.00 per adult Peace Lutheran Church

240 W 9th Avenue, Oshkosh

Questions about Workshops?

Contact: Jen DiMatteo (920) 739-4226 ext. 109

jdimatteo@familyservicesnew.org

Scholarships are available to families with need

Free child care available at most

workshops. Limited spots, register early! First come, first serve.

We reserve the right to cancel

workshops with low enrollment

Any cancelled workshop fees will be refunded

FAMILY WELLNESS WORKSHOPS Visit www.familyservicesnew.org/parenting-classes to register for our workshops on-line!

Clicking on the Class Date will link you to the Registration Page. Cancellation Line: Call (920) 739-4226 Ext. 154 to check on workshop cancellations

T.I.P.S.

Topics to Improve

Parenting Skills

TIPS topics and discussions are

most appropriate for parents &

caregivers of kids 3-12

Thursday Evenings

6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Dates & Topics:

March 5: Autism

March 26: Anger Management

First English Lutheran Church

326 E North Street

Appleton, WI

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Fox Cities

Just for You Young Parent Group - Neenah

This group allows young parents (21 & younger) to connect and help support each other in parenting, education & socially while engaging in fun crafts

and activities with their kids. Free, but prior registration is required.

February 3 August 3 March 2 September 14 April 6 October 5 May 4 November 2 June 1 December 7 July 6

Baby Closet Shop: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Meal & Meeting: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Please confirm location when registering

Let’s Play Together Family Play Group - Appleton

This group is open to parents and children 5 & under. Gives parents a chance to meet, enjoy a

meal, craft & activities with their children. Free, but prior registration is required.

January 9 July 9 March 12 August 13 April 9 October 8 May 14 November 12 June 11 December 11

Food Served: 5:30pm Play Group: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Locations vary Please confirm when registering

Sports Spectacular “All Stars” Dads & Kids Event

This event is a collaboration between Parent Connection, Appleton Area School District &

YMCA of the Fox Cities - full of physical activities to get kids 6 & under moving! Includes: bouncy

house, sports activities, crafts, food & more.

Prior registration is required Free Admission

Monday, February 25 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Appleton YMCA 218 E. Lawrence Street, Appleton

32nd Annual Young Parent Conference “Rise Above & Beyond”

This FREE event will be a day for parents age 24 & under to gain valuable information about

parenting, get to know community resources, win prizes, and meet other young parents.

No Childcare Available Free Breakfast & Lunch are provided

Prior registration is required www.surveymonkey.com/r/YPC2020

Friday, May 8 Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 am

Conference: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Fox Valley Technical College 1825 N Bluemound Drive, Appleton

Oshkosh

Building Buddies Dad & Kids Event

This event is a collaboration between Parent Connection, Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh &

UW-Oshkosh Head Start with fun building & construction themed activities for kids 6 and under.

Kids come with their dads, step-dads, grandpas, uncles, male mentors, or any adult building buddy.

Prior registration is required Free Admission

Thursday, March 5 Food Served: 6:00pm - 6:30 pm

Activities: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh 501 E. Parkway Ave, Oshkosh

We hope to see you & your family at one of our family fun

groups or events in 2020!

PARENT CONNECTION FAMILY FUN EVENTS

Visit www.familyservicesnew.org/family-fun to register for our events online! Call (920) 739-4226 ext. 109 to register for our Groups.

Cancellation Line: Call (920) 739-4226 ext. 154 to check on event cancellations.

Age-by-Age and Stage-by-Stage

Pre-Natal/Infant Infant/Toddler Pre-School/School Age Teen Mom Mentoring Program Baby Basics for Dads Positive Solutions (up to Age 6) Just for You Young Parents Group Just for You Young Parents Group 1-2-3 Magic (up to Age 12) Home Visitation (Ages 0-3) Home Visitation (Ages 0-3) TIPS (up to Age 12) Baby Basics for Dads Let’s Play Together Group (Ages 0-5) Raising Boys (up to Age 12) Love and Logic (Ages 0-6) Raising Girls (up to Age 13) Positive Solutions (Age 0-6) Love and Logic (up to Age 13) Managing Meltdowns (Ages 1-5) Siblings without Rivalry

Pre-Teen/Teen Co-Parenting Raising Boys (up to Age 12) Two Homes No Battles Raising Girls (up to Age 13) Supervised Visitation Assistance Program Siblings without Rivalry Surviving Your Child’s Adolescence (Ages 13-18)

This is not a complete listing of what Parent Connection offers. Sign-up for our Weekly E-Mail Updates, Newsletters released three times a year,

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Parent Connection is a program of Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Inc. Fox Cities: 1810 Appleton Road, Menasha WI 54952 | (920) 739-4226 Oshkosh: 36 Broad Street, Suite 150, Oshkosh, WI 54901 | (920) 233-6630 www.familyservicesnew.org/parent-connection

Parent Connection is a program of Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin. It receives a portion of its funding from Family Foundations, US Venture, Fox Cities United Way, Oshkosh Area United Way, Outagamie & Winnebago Counties, agency fundraising events and generous donations.

Questions or Need More Information? Contact Jen DiMatteo

(920) 739-4226 ext. 109 jdimatteo@familyservicesnew.org