What are some fun ways to read with your children that teach your child important skills and strengthen your relationship? Watch this video for suggestions on how to make reading with your child fun and interactive. Books are a great tool to encourage your child’s imagination, increase vocabulary and comprehension, and foster problem solving skills. […]
What are the benefits of reading with your child? Watch this video about the benefits of reading out loud with our children. Reading strengthens brain development, language and literacy skills. It fosters a love of reading and increases your child’s knowledge (and yours too). Reading together is a wonderful opportunity to nurture and strengthen your […]
Here’s an example of using emotion coaching when your child is hurt or scared. See @raisingwichildren for more parenting tips.
See @raisingwichildren for more parenting tips.
Whether you are a dad, mom, grandparent, foster parent, child caregiver, or educator you are invited to the University of Wisconsin- Madison Extension Human Development and Relationships Institute’s first online parenting conference. Register now for the FREE, virtual Raising Wisconsin’s Children conference: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/raising-wi-children-conference/ Questions? Contact Pam Wedig-Kirsch at pam.wedig-kirsch@wisc.edu
Our winter-spring 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. Choose an afternoon […]
Whether you are a dad, mom, grandparent, foster parent, child caregiver, or educator you are invited to the University of Wisconsin- Madison Extension Human Development and Relationships Institute’s first online parenting conference. Register now for the FREE, virtual Raising Wisconsin’s Children conference: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/raising-wi-children-conference/
When parents and caregivers use emotion coaching, children’s behaviors improve. It’s a win-win situation! See @raisingwichildren for more parenting tips.
Acknowledging children’s strong feelings as soon as they are noticed can decrease the intensity of the feelings, possibly preventing a meltdown. Every child is different. What are the signs your child is feeling sad, angry, or worried? See @raisingwichildren for more parenting tips.
Have you ever wondered why children don’t listen to calm reasoning when they are having a meltdown (or tantrum)? Brain science shows us that intense emotions and problem-solving cannot occur at the same time. Ideally, acknowledge strong emotions before they become overwhelming for your child. If that opportunity is missed (which can easily happen), waiting […]
