Join a free online parenting class every Thursday at 7 PM. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive parenting ideas. Help children grow. Click each class name to register below. When you register, you will receive an email with a link that gives you access to the class using Zoom. Check your junk mail if […]
The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be awarding $7,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2023 from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or a university in 2023. The winners are determined […]
By law, everybody can obtain three free credit reports each year. The information in your credit report affects your life in important ways—your ability to get a loan, how much you pay for credit and insurance, securing a job, renting a house or apartment, and preventing identity theft. It is important to check your report […]
UW-Madison Extension has resources for young children through teens to help them process grief, war, and processing scary events. Preschool: Scary Things Elementary: A Little Caring Goes a Long Way Teens: Talking With Teens About Mass Violence Raising Caring Kids: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/raising-caring-kids/ UW-Madison Division of Extension offers resources about how parents and caregivers can support children […]
To register for in-person or Zoom video classes, contact Renee Koenig, renee.koenig@wisc.edu or 920-388-7137. About the Course This class is for parents who are experiencing divorce or separation or parents who have never married and are dealing with issues of paternity, parenting time, or child support. Parents are urged to work out family transition decisions […]
Parenting information when you need it. 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 […]
Insects and disease can affect fruits and vegetables in the garden. Most damage poses no health risk. This series of fact sheets help answer the question: Is it safe to eat? (2014; 24 pages). You can view, download, or order this publication on the Learning Store.
Is Your Child Ready to Stay Home Alone? Like many parents, you might be trying to decide if it is safe to leave your school-age child home alone. Your child might be ready to stay home alone if they: Indicate a desire and willingness to stay alone Accepts responsibility and […]
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