Families & Relationships

Families and Relationships

Have you ever wondered how to get even better at parenting and being a partner?
Extension is here to help!
When you entered the ‘grown up world,’ married, or had kids — did you receive specific training in being a spouse, or a room mate or a parent? Probably not. Instead you brought a wealth of experiences from your own life that you applied to your new role(s).
Extension offers many free programs that could help you get better at your relationships!

How Every Child Can Thrive by Five

Watch this adorable TED talk presenter demonstrate how you can help your baby’s brain develop with simple and fun interactions!

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 the power of […]

Better Mental Health in a Tool Box! Offered seasonally.

The Power of Social Connection for Families

The last U.S. Surgeon General issued an 80 page advisory 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 last […]