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Family Resource Center Parenting Classes
Parents learn to create a nurturing home for their families, to use positive behavior management, communicate clearly, and manage stress. The classes are offered in different formats throughout the year. Different classes are offered each quarter -- call 608-357-2135 for more information.
No longer together, but parents forever
A parenting class for parents in the process of divorce, never married, separated, or already divorced. Sessions focus on co-parenting, stress, communication, the personal and emotional aspects of divorce, and how to raise healthy families. Parents who participated felt they better understood the affect divorce had on children at different ages, how to put children first (and not in the middle), and how to communicate. Classes are scheduled four times a year. For more information on the next session, or to register, contact Jane at jane.schaaf@ces.uwex.edu or call 608-326-0223.
Strengthening Families
A parenting class, or a youth program? Short answer is both!
Strengthening Families is an interactive program that engages parents and their children in strengthening their relationships. Designed for parents and their youth ages 10-14, the seven week program addresses the ever-difficult balance of showing love while setting limits.
Sessions are two hours long, and meet once a week. Each session begins with a free meal, followed by the program. During the first hour, parents and youth meet separately with their facilitators. Youth cover goal setting, understanding their parent’s role, communication, dealing with peer pressure, and handling stress. Parents discuss setting boundaries, discipline, what to expect during the teen years, and how to help your child succeed. During the second hour, parents and youth meet together as a family for an activity that reinforces the lessons in individual sessions.
Strengthening Families is a unique answer to struggles parents and their middle school children face, including growing up without growing apart. To learn more about this program, or to find out when the next session begins in your community, contact Jane Schaaf at jane.schaaf@ces.uwex.edu or 608-326-0223.
Breastfeeding Class
Breastfeeding is a wonderful choice in the options of feeding your baby. This art, once handed down by generations, takes skills that require education and practice to be successful. Prenatal breast care, basic breastfeeding principles, positioning, latch technique, and information. Taught by a certified breastfeeding educator from Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. This class is offered the first Monday of every month from 7-9 p.m. at the Family Resource Center, 800 E. Taylor Street, Prairie du Chien. Call Chaur Sauer at 1-608-357-2362 for more information.
Childbirth education classes
Childbirth education classes for first-time participants are conducted on six consecutive Wednesday’s at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The class is designed to prepare you for labor/delivery, and includes a visit from a certified breastfeeding educator, a certified infant massage therapist, and a tour of the OB department and Family Resource Center. Also offered is a one-day class on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for those whose schedule will not allow for attendance at the six-week sessions. Please call 357-2298 for information , dates, and registration.
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