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
Welcome 2020
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Interested in Volunteering? Oshkosh: VolunteerOshkosh.org Fox Cities: Contact Jen DiMatteo [email protected]
(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
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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Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Inc.
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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 [email protected]
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