Summer 2019 Parent Education Events/Programs

Balanced Parenting Playgroup

for UW-Madison students, staff and faculty families

Meet with other parents to share the joys and challenges of being new parents while balancing school, work and relationships. You will find light-hearted support, empathy, and compassion from others who have been just where you are. There will also be opportunities to learn more about child development, gentle/positive discipline, and managing relationships with partners, family and friends.

The group will be facilitated by Dr. Laura Froyen, who had her first child while obtaining her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, and her second as a brand new professor. She now specializes in helping families find more balance, connection, and joy.

Mondays
10am-11am
Eagle Heights Community Center
Stage area of large gym

Summer 2019 Playgroups are happening every Monday!

No registration necessary!

Parent One-on-One Consultations with Laura Froyen

For UW-Madison students/staff/faculty

Each family can sign up for one 30-minute session

 

SUMMER 2019 dates coming soon!

Find parenting strategies and solutions that work best for your family!

Struggling with discipline? Wondering if your child’s behavior is typical for their age? Needing tips for handling big emotions? Looking for ways to be more balanced and calm as a parent? Wishing you could ask as expert a quick parenting question in-person without the hassle of finding a therapist or consultant?

Sign up for a time slot at our next “One-on-One Parent Consult” where Dr. Laura Froyen provides evidenced-based parenting strategies in an easy, convenient setting. OR, if you cannot make our scheduled times, you can email Laura at laura@laurafroyen.com with your UW-Employee ID number or Student ID number and set up a time to meet with Laura!

Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura was previously an Assistant Professor at UW-Madison and served as an early childhood and parenting expert for UW Extension.

Laura is currently a parenting educator/coach and provides private consultations, locally and online, in additional to parenting classes and groups. You can learn a bit more about Laura’s approach on her website www.laurafroyen.com. Laura takes a research-based approach to parenting and encourages families to piece together parenting strategies that work for them. Her work with parents also focuses on the role of balance as a key aspect of a well functioning family.

Lactation Consultations

for UW-Madison students, staff, and faculty

To help you meet your breastfeeding goals, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) will provide a high level of lactation care, consultation, education, and support to UW-Madison students, staff, and faculty parents. She can also assist in navigating the university as you return to school or work here at UW-Madison.

Tonya Schilling is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Bringing with her years of experience and knowledge, she helps parents find solutions to common and uncommon breastfeeding challenges. In addition to offering support to UW families, Tonya also offers private, in-home lactation consultations through Madison Newborn Care.

Phone consulting about return to work, pumping, and navigating campus lactation rooms is also available.

By appointment only: please call 608-509-7178