Parenting Workshops

Screens and Stress: Managing Anxiety in the Digital Age: Based on “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathon Haidt
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Online - 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Are you noticing your child feeling more anxious or glued to screens lately? You're not alone—and there's support. In this practical and supportive workshop, parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 8 will explore how screen time can impact young children’s emotions, behavior, and anxiety levels, and learn effective, age-appropriate strategies for creating healthy digital habits. The first 25 registered participants will receive a copy of the book, courtesy of the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation. You do not need to read the book in order to attend the workshop. 
 

Parents Forever-8 Sessions In-Person
Eight Sessions: Tuesdays, February 3rd-March 24th, 2026
In-Person - 6:30-7:30 p.m., Educational Service Center, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, Enter Door 7
Divorce or separation can be a challenging transition that children experience differently than adults. The information shared in this course can help improve adjustments during this transition and give parents the tools to minimize stress for themselves and their children.

Participating in a Parents Forever course will help caregivers:

• Describe the family transition journey and how each family member will be affected.

• Recognize the role of self care, parent-child relationships, and co-parenting in child well-being.

• Identify and learn how to use resources and strategies that promote resilience for all involved.

Parents Forever courses have been approved by the Minnesota Supreme Court. This series meets all 25 minimum standards required by Minnesota Statute 518.157 when parents attend all eight 1 hour sessions. Parents Forever classes were developed by the University of Minnesota Extension as an educational program for parents of children ages birth through 18 who are going through a divorce or separation. 

This course is intended for one adult per family. If the other partner is interested in participating, we recommend enrolling in the Fall 2026 session.  This is a parent only event.  No childcare is available.
 

Parenting Styles & Decision-Making
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Online - 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Parenting styles guide the decisions we make on how we raise our children. It steers how we react to situations, nurtures, disciplines, and determines the type of expectations we hold for our children. Join us as we:

• Explore the four different parenting styles.

• Identify how parenting styles impact our children.

• Learn about the different personality traits/temperaments.

• Discuss tips to handle clashing temperaments.

• Learn strategies to bridge the differences between parenting styles and child temperament.
   

Balancing Parenting Styles to be a United Front
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Online - 12:30-1:15 p.m. & 6:30-7:15 p.m.
When there is more than one parent or caregiver, it can sometimes be hard to balance your different parenting styles. Being aware of your parenting differences will give you a head start to addressing potential disagreements and help you stay on the same page as your co parent. Join us in this workshop to learn how to start these conversations with your partners, discuss effective strategies to practice at home to be united, and problem-solve current issues.
 

Sibling Rivalry
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Online - 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.
If you have more than one child, there is bound to be sibling rivalry, different temperaments, and jealousy for your attention. This can be exhausting to balance, interpret and referee.

Join us as we:

• Explore why sibling rivalry happens.

• Discuss the skills and the learning that happens when kids argue.

• How to prevent sibling tensions.

• Learn about ways to turn sibling rivalry into sibling fun.