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 715-537-6254 or missy.bablick@wisc.edu, and we will do our best to connect you with the resources or education you are seeking.
Positive Parenting Program Education
Positive Parenting Program for Children 0-12
Education for parents with young children (4-7)
Raising a Thinking Child Classes
Supporting parents through change
Parents Forever (Co-Parenting) Classes
Building Strong Families
online resources
Financial Education Opportunities
Wellness
Highlights of Taking Care of You, is a research-based program that offers practical strategies and experiences to help people deal with the stress in their lives. Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows participants to take better care of themselves and their overall health. Each week explore topics through small group discussion, self-reflection and activities. Participants will consider ways to:
- Become more aware of the mind-body connection and how to use this awareness for better health
- Develop habits that can lead to a healthier person: body, mind, and spirit
- Respond versus react to the stress in life
- Discover opportunities in life’s challenges
- Find ways to bring more joy into life
- Simplify life
- Live more in the moment
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 45 minutes.
- Participants gain the most from the program when they are able to practice skills between sessions
2021 Dates: Series of 6
Wednesday’s June 23-July 28
Time: 11:30am– 12:15 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
2022 Dates: Series of 6
Wednesday’s January 19-Feb 23 Or June 15– July 20
Time: 11:30 am– 12:15 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Contact Missy Bablick to schedule a training series with your staff, organization, or volunteer group.
Phone: 715-537-6254
Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu
Pressure Canner Testing and Food Safety
Free Pressure Canner lid testing available
Call for an appointment
Missy Bablick
335 E Monroe Avenue, Room 2206
Barron, WI 54812-1540
Phone: 715-537-6254
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
335 E Monroe Avenue, Room 2206
Barron, WI 54812-1540
Phone: 715-537-6254
Fax: 715-537-6814
Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu
