Celebrate love with your children this Valentine's day.
No, not chocolate, LOVE! Parents often ask me how they can find time to deepen their connection with their children, given how busy they are. Because Valentines Day is all about love, it gives you the perfect opportunity to create more love in...
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Watch our Facebook page and website for upcoming 2023 session dates
both programs (for in person sessions) will include childcare and snacks or a meal
ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE
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The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program ® is an evidence-based parenting program developed research that is ongoing and built on 35 years of data. Triple P gives parents strategies to support strengthening families and adjust their children’s current behaviors while preventing problem behaviors from developing.
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Raising a Thinking Child ® is an evidence-based parenting program for parents and caregivers of children 4 to 7 years (give or take) that was developed and researched by Dr. Myrna Shure. RTC has demonstrated effectiveness in developing interpersonal cognitive problem-solving skills in young children, improving parenting skills and parent-child communication, and in decreasing both impulsive and inhibited behaviors in young children.”
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The School District of Sturgeon Bay is excited to announce a new learning opportunity for ALL Door County parents and any interested residents. The Pupil Service Team in addition to Community Partners will be offering six learning sessions during the 2022/2023 school year. |
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Due to the success of the first session presented on "How to Support your Anxious Child", the team is bringing back two mental health therapists from Door County Medical Center, Ally Bretl and Symon Rabas for another session!
Join us at Sunrise Elementary School on February 9 for dinner and fun learning about your child's anxiety and mental health. Ally and Symon will discuss anxiety in children and present effective resources and strategies for meeting children's mental health needs.
The Sturgeon Bay School District and Chad Welch from the United Way will also be on hand to offer both school and community resources to support your child's forward progress.
In addition, a free meal and childcare will be available on-site.
February 9, 2023 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation: Sunrise Elementary Commons
Meal: Sunrise Elementary Commons
Childcare: Sunrise Elementary Gym
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FREE FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES |
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Ellison Bay - Groundhog Day Parade
February 2, 2023 @ 3:30pm
Begin at The Vault Parking Lot and end at Hillside Inn/ Hugel Haus parking lot
Staging for the event with cars and people/pets walking is 3:30 pm at the Vault and The Post Office
Parade: 4 PM - 5 PM Phone: 920-854-4450
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Fish Creek – Winterfest
February 4 - 5, 2023
Fish Creek’s longest-standing tradition – and Door County’s most quirky winter event – features live music, goofy games including minnow racing and bicycle tossing, the entertaining stumpf-fiddle contest, disc golf and ice rescue demonstrations, brats, beer, the new Snowflake Cake Bake and All Things Chocolate fundraiser to keep the foodie in you satisfied, and spectacular fireworks to end the day. And, outside of the main tent, there’s lots more fun to be had in Fish Creek Feb. 3rd– 5th, 2023.
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Sturgeon Bay - Fire & Ice Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe
February 17, 2023 5-7pm
Family Friendly Event. Trails that wind through Crossroads’ 125-acre Big Creek nature preserve will be lit by luminaries to provide a magical, memorable winter experience. (We will offer a candlelight hike if there’s not enough snow to ski.) Bring your own equipment or borrow ours. We have skis, poles, boots and snowshoes in all sizes from tiny tot to large adult. (First come, first serve as inventory allows.)
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Sturgeon Bay - Fire and Ice Festival
FEBRUARY 17 - 18, 2023
All sorts of other fun winter activities will be happening throughout Sturgeon Bay, in addition to ice and snow carving. Make a day out of it, and enjoy free Door County Trolley rides around Downtown.
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Door County Library
Check the Door County Library for upcoming events.
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Chad Welch joined the Partnership for Children and Families in the Fall of 2018. He handles all of the family enrichment activities such as Parent Cafes, Block Parties, Raising a Thinking Child, and more. Periodically, Chad shares valuable information, tips, and activities for families. |
What to do about Screen Time - Door County Partnership...
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If your family, or you know of a family that is in need, of infant needs (diapers, wipes, etc) have them reach out to Rebecca. |
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FREE and CONFIDENTIAL support for ANY Door County family raising children in Door County or an individual enrolled in K-12 schooling whom has not yet graduated. A Community Connector is a parent peer who has experienced challenges of their own, received Door County services and has learned how to advocate for their family.
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Contact Rebecca Nicholson for assistance and support regarding the following:
- Rent, utility, food assistance
- Infant / toddler basic needs
- Children's mental health / disability support
- Vehicle repair and purchase assistance
- Anything else related to raising a family
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Rebecca Nicholson
(920) 421-3145 call or text
rebecca@unitedwaydc.com
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or fill out an interest form and she will contact you |
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If you have questions, comments or suggestions for this newsletter please contact Rebecca Nicholson at rebecca@unitedwaydc.com
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