Spring 2023 Events
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Raising Wisconsin's Children Conference 2023
Join a free, online conference designed for parents and families. Participants will get practical, positive parenting ideas from experts and explore how to help children grow.
You can attend as many conference sessions as you want. All sessions will have closed captions and be available in English or Spanish.
Participate in a Q&A session with speakers after keynote presentations.
Register to attend at http://go.wisc.edu/rwc2023
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Single Student Parents Workshop
Raising kids in a single-parent home has its own unique set of challenges that require confidence, resilience, and courage. It’s hard enough to raise kids with a partner, but it’s a different matter altogether when you’re alone, overburdened, and under-supported.
In this discussion led by Dr. Froyen, you will learn strategies to build your own support network and maybe make a few friends along the way!
Friday, January 13 1:30 – 3:00pm
University Housing Community Center – 611 Eagle Heights
Available to all current UW-Madison single student parents
FREE PIZZA – bring your own beverage.
I'm New At This! - A Primer for Expectant & New Parents
Babies may not come with instruction manuals, but you can learn to sensitively attune and connect with them, right from the start! If you’re new to parenting, or growing your family, this class focusing on respectful infant care will help you get clear on the parenting style you want for your family, and how to put it into practice with children 2 and under.
Wednesday, February 15 12:00 – 1:15pm
Madison Fresh Market
703 University Ave.
LUNCH INCLUDED
Available to all current UW-Madison students, faculty, and staff
Raising Problem Solvers - a 3-part series
As children age, most parenting difficulties and challenging behavior can actually be solved through collaborative problem solving. In this 3 part series you will gain a deep understanding of how to identify the real problems underlying your child’s challenging behavior and how to work together as a team to solve those problems. You’ll learn invaluable communication tools that you can share with your family to decrease conflict and increase connection!
Register once for all three classes. Please make sure you are available to attend all three sessions if you sign up.
Wednesday, March 1, 8, and 15 12:00 – 1:15pm
Madison Fresh Market
703 University Avenue
LUNCH INCLUDED
Available to all current UW-Madison students, faculty, and staff
Partners in Parenting - a 2-part series
In this 2-part workshop, you will learn to identify common roadblocks that interfere with working as a team and how to apply the basic principles of teamwork to your family. You’ll come away with key mindset shifts and action steps to feel more aligned in your parenting approach and increase family harmony.
Register once for both classes. Please make sure you are available to attend both sessions if you sign up.
Wednesday, April 12 and April 19 12:00 – 1:15pm
Madison Fresh Market
703 University Avenue
LUNCH INCLUDED
Available to all current UW-Madison students, faculty, and staff
Tantrums & Meltdowns - How to Help Kids Handle Big Feelings
If your child is struggling with tantrums and meltdowns and you feel lost for how to handle them in a way that is respectful, developmentally appropriate, and builds important emotional skills, this workshop is for you! Learn WHY this is happening and HOW to support your child (and yourself) through the normal ups and downs of childhood.
Wednesday, May 3 12:00 – 1:15pm
Madison Fresh Market
703 University Ave.
LUNCH INCLUDED
Available to all current UW-Madison students, faculty, and staff
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Infant Development Play Group
January 9 – March 6
Mondays from 10-11am – University Housing Community Center in the big gym
Babies 0-18 months only please! Older siblings are welcome to play in the gym during this time.
No registration required, just drop by with baby!
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One on One Consultations with Dr. Froyen - The Early Years
Do you have burning parenting questions that you’d love to get clarification on?
Do you need support and help figuring out how to parent your kiddo?
Have you ever wanted to just sit down with a kind, caring expert who has been where you are and can really help you feel more confident and grounded in your parenting?
Sign up now for a free 30-minute one-on-one parenting consultation with Dr. Laura Froyen
You can pick the day and time that works best for you & Laura will meet you in a private Zoom room where you can ask all of your questions and get the support you need!
SPACES ARE LIMITED – SIGN UP TODAY!
Respectful Parenting 101- ONLINE CLASS
Respectful Parenting 101
ONLINE CLASS!
For UW-Madison Students, Staff, and Faculty Families
Online -Self Paced Modules
Access to FOUR MODULES that will give you an understanding of what research reveals about the benefits of positive, respectful parenting for raising calm, confident, connected, and compassionate kids.
$24 – UW-Madison Students
$47 – UW-Madison Staff and Faculty
CLICK HERE
for more information and to start your course now!