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!

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 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

Self Paced Parenting Programs

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

Focus on Fathers

Anywhere Dads Podcast (for incarcerated fathers and their families)

Building Strong Families

Online resources

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to learn about your child’s development

E-Parenting online resources

Other parenting resources

Financial Education Opportunities

Free Financial Coaching

Rent Smart

Encouraging Financial Conversations (For helping professionals)

Money Matters Self Paced

Money Matters Live classes

Financial Education Resources, Division of Extension

Cutting Back When Money is tight: English Hmong

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 June 25- July 30

11:30AM-12:30PM

Cost: FREE