Raising Wisconsin’s Children
Raising Wisconsin’s Children
A Year-Round Learning Experience for Parents and Caregivers
When caregivers have the right information and support, children do better. That’s why we offer Raising Wisconsin’s Children, an ongoing series of classes and events that explore timely topics that speak to today’s families.
Join us as we discuss screen time, big emotions, talking about tough stuff, and more! Always with a focus on what works.
Monthly Classes
Raising Wisconsin’s Children is a free monthly series designed to support parents and caregivers while they navigate the joys and challenges of raising children today. These are bite-sized, practical sessions focused on timely parenting topics and everyday challenges. Classes always include practical solutions backed by science and a focus on what works.
Who should attend? Anyone who spends time with kids! We welcome everyone.
Upcoming Classes
Big Changes in the Little Years
November 19, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Learn what to look for as your young child grows. You’ll learn about milestones and practical ways to track progress. Ideal for parents of young children, but all are welcome.
Responding to Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood
December 17, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Learn practical strategies for understanding and responding to challenging behavior. You’ll explore why children act out and ways to support children’s development of self-control.
Helping Children Manage Strong Feelings With Emotion Coaching
January 21, 2027
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Discover effective strategies for helping children understand and manage strong emotions. You’ll learn how to respond with empathy, validate children’s feelings, and use simple emotion coaching techniques to support healthy emotional development in your children.
Supporting Positive Sibling Relationships at Home
February 18, 2027
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Discover practical strategies for fostering positive sibling relationships and reducing conflict at home. You’ll learn how to support children through challenging emotions, avoid comparisons that can fuel rivalry, and guide siblings toward empathy, problem-solving, and healthy communication.
The Benefits for Families and Professionals
Parents and professionals who take part in Raising Wisconsin’s Children find the information very useful for their daily lives and leave class with new ideas for positively parenting their children. They also report:
“Useful information from experts given in an approachable and non-judgmental manner. [Normalized] the great stress and pressure we are under as parents and family supporting professionals.”
– Parent who took part in the Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference