What do children learn when adults use “emotion coaching”?

Children learn important life skills when parents, caregivers, and trusted adults use emotion coaching. See @raisingwichildren for more parenting tips.

Understanding Feelings

Talking about characters in books is a comfortable way for children to explore feelings and different ways to cope with their strong feelings. Here are some ideas to get the conversation started. See @raisingwichildren for more parenting tips.

Helping Children Talk About Feelings

Helping children label their feelings is the first step in developing the skills of understand their feelings and learning how to express their feelings in positive and healthy ways. When children are able to identify their feelings, calming themselves is easier. See @raisingwichildren for more parenting tips.

Rent Smart Fall 2021 Workshops (Virtual)

Rent Smart is a program to help tenants understand their rights and responsibilities in order to have a successful rental experience. The 6-session program addresses a different topic each time including budgeting for monthly expenses, comparing rentals, tips for finding affordable rentals, how to complete an application, positive communication skills, who is responsible when things […]

New School Year Jitters?

The transition back to school can be emotional for children. Here’s a strategy to help your child with their feelings as they prepare for the new school year. Go to @raisingwichildren on Instagram for more parenting tips.

Fall Workshop – Emotion Coaching: helping children manage strong feelings

Extension will be offering an “Emotion Coaching Workshop” for caregivers of young children. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 22 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM via Zoom. The cost is $10 for those requesting Registry Credit or certificate of attendance. The registration deadline is September 17. View the flyer at Emotion Coaching . […]

Fall Workshop – Managing Challenging Behaviors

Extension will be offering “Managing Challenging Behaviors” workshop for caregivers of young children. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 10 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Ives Grove Racine County Office Building (14200 Washington Avenue, Sturtevant). The cost is $10 for those requesting Registry Credit or certificate of attendance. The registration deadline […]

Educación para padres – Otoño 2021

Programas virtuales (en Zoom) Soluciones Positivas – Los padres de niños pequeños aprenden estrategias para promover el comportamiento positivo al enseñar habilidades sociales, establecer expectativas y ayudar a los niños a afrontar sentimientos fuertes. 6 sesiones – Miércoles: 13, 20, 27 de octubre, 3, 10 y 17 de noviembre 6: 30-7: 30 PM Establecer Expectativas […]

Fall 2021 Parenting Programs

Our fall schedule of programs for parents is now available. All programs will be remote, using Zoom. Positive Solutions for Families (6 sessions). This is a comprehensive program providing many strategies parents can use to help their children learn important social skills, understand what is expected of them, and manage their feelings. Wednesdays: Oct 13, 20, […]

2021 Annual Report for Extension Racine County

The 2021 Racine County Annual Report is now available. Learn how Extension fulfilled its mission to bring university programs and resources to Racine County residents.