Families and Finances
Strong Couples Program
Love is an Action – Take Action and sign up today!
Being in a relationship is not always easy- love takes learning. Whether you need help or just want to strengthen your relationship, finding trustworthy support can be difficult. UW-Madison Division of Extension is partnering with the University of Illinois Extension to provide an educational program for couples here in Wisconsin. This Strong Couples program uses proven tools that increase relationships and individual well-being.
The Strong Couples Program is:
- Six self-paced online modules. Topics include communication, commitment, problem-solving, and fun and friendship.
- Five brief video calls with a trained coach.
- Free!
Register here: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/strong-couples/
Supporting Families and Children Processing Scary and Violent Events
Young Children
- Talking to Children About Scary events (English and Spanish) as part of our Parenting the Preschooler series.
- Death and Grief in Parenting the Preschooler may also be appropriate.
Elementary
- Our Raising Caring Kids series might help children process how they and others are feeling with empathy.
- A Little Caring Goes a Long Way might also be fitting.
- A video about Responding to Scary Events from our Parenting: Behind the Behavior Series.
Teens
- Article for parents of teens about terrorism and mass violence and what parents can do to process these events with teens.
Authored by: Anne CS Clarkson, MPH, PhD, Senior Outreach Specialist, Human Development & Relationships Institute, UW-Madison, Division of Extension
Parenting Education Opportunities
UW-Madison, Division of Extension, Barron County is a reliable resource for parent education. We offer a variety of parenting educational opportunities and resources. If you do not see what you need please contact Missy Bablick at 715-788-6217 or missy.bablick@wisc.edu, and we will do our best to connect you with the resources or education you are seeking.
Online Parenting Classes
Join UW-Madison Division of Extension colleagues from across the state of Wisconsin for free online parenting class every 3rd Thursday at 1 PM. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive parenting ideas. Help children grow. For more information, registration, and a full schedule for 2024- 2025 classes click here
Positive Parenting Program Education
Positive Parenting Program for Children 0-12 (Registry Credit available)
Positive Parenting Program for Children 12-16
Education for parents with young children (4-7)
Raising a Thinking Child Classes (Registry Credit available)
Fit and Healthy Kids (Registry Credit available)
Supporting parents through change
Parents Forever (Co-Parenting) Classes
Monthly Resilient Co-Parenting Classes
Positive Parenting Family Transitions
Supporting Children with Incarcerated Parents
Father Education
Anywhere Dads Podcast (for incarcerated fathers and their families)
Building Strong Families
Financial Education Opportunities
Wellness
WeCOPE
- This interactive program helps adults cope with stress & difficult times.
- WeCOPE has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive affect, and improve healthy behaviors.
- Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows participants to take better care of themselves and others.
- This 6 week program meets via Zoom once a week for 1 hour.
- Participants gain the most from the program when they are able to practice skills between sessions
Next Series Dates: Wednesday’s January 22- February 26
11:30AM-12:30PM
Cost: FREE
Register here upcoming WeCOPE class
Contact Missy Bablick to schedule a training series with your staff, organization, or volunteer group.
Phone: 715-788-6217
Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu
Pressure Canner Testing and Food Safety
Free Pressure Canner lid testing available
Safe Changes and Substitutions
Send in your gauge to be tested for free
Call for an appointment
Missy Bablick
1800 College Drive
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Phone: 715-788-6217
Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu
Bridge to Self-Sufficiency
Home and Community Education
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding Health, Family & Finance programming and resources in Barron County, please contact:
Missy Bablick
Human Development Relationship Educator
Barron County – UW Extension
1800 College Drive
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Phone: 715-788-6217
Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu
