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Workshops
Family Resources offers a
variety of workshops free of charge. Limited child care is provided for
parent workshops unless otherwise noted) for children who are
independent walkers and older; younger children are welcome to join
their parents. Pre-registration is required. For more information on the
workshops or to register, call (608) 784-8125.
All workshops are held at
Family Resources (1500 Green Bay Street, La Crosse) unless otherwise
noted. Although our workshops are listed separately for parents and child
care professionals, they are open to anyone interested in attending.
Child Care Policy:
Limited child care is provided for parent workshops (unless otherwise
noted) for children who are independent walkers and older; younger
children are welcome to join their parents. Child care is limited to the
first 10 children registered. Registration deadline for child care is
seven days prior to the workshop or the start of the first session.
NEW: Effective January 1, 2010 there will be a $10 charge to receive a
CEU certificate. If you lose your certificate and request a new one,
there will be a $10 search and copy fee.
Parent Workshops
Child Care Workshops & Support Group
Parent Workshops
4-H: It's Not Just Cows and Cooking!
Thursday, January 28th | 6-7:30 PM |
NO CEU’s
You may know about 4-H
from the County Fair or think of it as an organization for “farm kids.”
In 4-H, young people make new friends, develop new skills, become
leaders and help shape their communities. 4-H is open to all youth,
grades K-13, no matter where they live. 4-H gives youth a chance to
pursue their own interests from photography to computers, from building
rockets to raising sheep. They go places—to camp, to state and national
conferences, even to other countries on 4-H exchange programs. They
learn to be leaders and active citizens. Learn more about 4-H and the
opportunities for your child in your community. Presented by: Bob
Matysik, 4-H and Youth Agent
Nurturing Your Spirited Child
Thursday,
February 25th | 6-7:30 PM | CEU’s
available - $10
The key word
that distinguishes spirited children from other children is “more” -
more intense, more persistent, more sensitive, and more uncomfortable
with change. The spirited child can easily overwhelm parents, leaving
them feeling frustrated and ineffective. This workshop will help parents
to understand temperamental traits, identify cues leading up to
challenging behavior, cope with tantrums and blow-ups when they do
occur, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power
struggles. Presented by: Lisa Metz-Belzer, Parent Educator—Family
Resources
Good Nutrition...Pleasing Even the Pickiest Eaters
Thursday, March 25th | 6-7:30 PM
| CEU’s available - $10
Does your toddler turn up his nose at the site of broccoli? Do you
suspect that your family dog is “helping” your teenager eat her
casserole?
Getting children and adults of all ages to eat nutritious foods can be
challenging! Join Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program Coordinators as
they share tips, meal ideas and suggestions for adding vegetables or
other foods to familiar dishes. This will pump up the nutrition without
deflating the taste. Participants from past workshops can tell you that
the ideas shared by WNEP are delicious, easy to make and
inexpensive. Yummy food samples to be provided and spur you on in your
own kitchen! Presented by: Sheila Harding, WNEP Coordinator
Child Care Workshops
Child care is NOT
available for these workshops
Make A
Difference In the Life Of A Child
Thursday,
February 11th | 6:30-8PM | CEU’s
Available - $10
Child Care Professionals
who suspect that a child is or will be harmed are mandated to report
this concern immediately to the appropriate agency. Deciding to report
child abuse/neglect can be a difficult decision. Learn more about when
to report.
Presented by: La Crosse County Child Protective Services
CPR/AED Training
Monday,
February 22nd | 6-9PM | CEU’s
Available
American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED
class. Cost is $30 and participation is limited to the first 8 paid
registrations. Payment must be received 3 business days prior to the
class and the fee is non-refundable. Class length may vary due to
number of participants.
Presented by: Nancy Meyers & Lois Fredrick, Family Resources
Building Relationships
With Families
Saturday, February 27th | 9AM-Noon | CEU’s Available (included in $20
training fee)
This
training offers real strategies that will strengthen your relationships
with the families in your care and at the same time will help parents
recognize you as a professional and not the "babysitter". Due to changes
in funding, this training will have a fee of $20.00. The fee must be
paid at the time of registration for the training and is non-refundable.
A registry certificate is included at no cost. Space is limited so
register early!
Presented by: Barbara Hopkins, Nancy Meyers, and Audra Wieser -
Family Resources
If you do not live or work in La
Crosse County there is a $10 fee (this fee includes both Shaken Baby
Syndrome Prevention and SIDS Prevention)
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention
(CEU's available - $10)
Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs when an infant or young child is shaken
forcibly. By providing information to parents and other caregivers on the
dangers and alternative ways to cope with an infant’s crying, the
incidence of the syndrome can be reduced.
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Tuesday, January 5th |
5:30-7PM
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Saturday, February 6th
| 9-10:30AM
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Tuesday, March 2nd |
5:30-7PM
SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
(CEU's available - $10)
There are things that parents and
caregivers can do to reduce the risk of a SIDS death. During this workshop
you will learn more about SIDS and how to prevent it.
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Tuesday, January 5th |
7-8PM
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Saturday, February 6th
| 10:30-11:30AM
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Tuesday, March 2nd |
7-8PM
Orientation for County Child Care Certification
If you are interested in becoming a
County Certified Child Care Professional in La Crosse County, Wisconsin you will need to attend one of
the sessions below.
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Tuesday, January 5th |
8-8:30PM
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Saturday, February 6th
| 11:30AM-12PM
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Tuesday, March 2nd |
8-8:30PM
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