Local Online Parenting Program – Raising a Thinking Child (for caregivers with children ages 4-7)

Free, local, online parenting group facilitated by University of Wisconsin-Extension – Youth and Family Educator Adam Trunzo

Tuesday, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th

If you are a parent of a 4-7 year-old and your child has experienced any of the following:

  • Temper tantrums
  • Difficulty making or keeping friends
  • Impatience or interrupting
  • Not listening

Then the Raising a Thinking Child workshop may be just right for you! This evidence-based workshop series will help you guide your child to solve common, everyday problems by communicating with your child.

Participants will learn:

  • To give their children skills to solve their own problems and think about the consequences through fun games
  • How to help kids care about and understand their own and others’ feelings
  • To practice skills that helps you help your child learn how to think, not what to think.
  • Through 5 weekly sessions, along with interactive, fun activities for you and your child to do at home, you will learn how to help your child think in new problem-solving

 

Session 1: 2-3 pm

Session 2: 7:30-8:30 pm

Meetings will be conducted via Zoom

Parents who complete all 5 sessions will receive free Raising a Thinking Child book by Myrna Shure,Ph. D.

Raising a Thinking Child Workshop Registration

This program is open to ANY parents or caregivers who care for youth between the ages of 4 and 7

Please email Adam Trunzo at adam.trunzo@wisc.edu with the following information:

  • Parent’s name(s)
  • Phone number and email
  • Choice of Session 1 (2-3pm) or 2 (7:30-8:30pm)
  • Number of Children and their ages

This program requires a Raising a Thinking Child Workbook.  Once you are registered you will receive instructions on how to pick up your FREE workbook from the front desk at the Trempealeau County Courthouse in Whitehall

If you have any question please call Adam Trunzo at 715-538-2311 ext 210 or email at adam.trunzo@wisc.edu