Talking with Kids about Tough Stuff

Children today are growing up in a world filled with big questions and hard moments — scary news, school lockdowns, family changes, and more. As caregivers, we can’t always shield them from these realities, but we can help them feel safe and supported.

Parenting & Family Relationships Classes

Check out the list of classes we are offering in regards to parenting and family relationships. If you have any questions please reach out to Luisa at gerasimo@wisc.edu Raising Wisconsin ChildrenJoin free parenting classes each month! These classes offer practical, research-based ideas to support your parenting and help children grow. Topics include screens and media […]

The Power of Social Connection for Families

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an 80 page advisory last year on a new epidemic: loneliness. Among the many facts in this advisory is one that really hit me: Lack of social connection impacts our physical well-being and increases the risk of early death just as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! Yikes. The […]

Real Colors Facilitation

Are you looking for a fun, and possibly life-changing, 3-4 hour workshop for your staff or group? Luisa Gerasimo, our Human Development and Relationships Educator, is a trained facilitator for Real ColorsTM and is available to help your group dig into the science of temperament. Several Dunn County departments have taken advantage of this interactive […]

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