Parenting Programs
Virginia Cooperative Extension offers programs to support families in creating nurturing environments for children. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, family friend, or an aunt/uncle with parenting responsibilities, you play a vital role in your child's life. To register or more information about the programs below, call (540) 775-3062 or email lvwright@vt.edu.
In-Person Parenting Programs
First Five Years is a four-week parenting education workshop series that takes place at 10 am on 2nd Tuesdays of every month. The series provides parents with practical strategies for nurturing their child's development during the early years. It covers various topics related to parenting young children, giving parents practical tools and knowledge to support their child's growth and development. This program includes sessions on sleep schedules, feeding routines, developmental milestones, play-based learning, and school readiness. Plus, you can access free supplementary resources such as the "Dear Mommy" and "Just in Time Parenting Newsletter". Register for the "First Five Years" workshop series now!
Caring for Kin Support Group Raising your grandkids or other child relatives can be challenging. But you don't have to do it alone. The Caring for Kin Support Group meets monthly, offering a safe and supportive environment to connect with others, share resources and advice, and learn from guest speakers. Join us at the King George Extension Office at 10 am, the first Thursday of each month.
The Caring for Our Kin Workshop Series is the perfect program for relatives and close family friends who are taking care of children and teenagers. This program is like a toolbox, where each module offers essential tools to handle different situations and provide the best possible care. By joining this program, you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to manage different situations and make sure that the children under your care receive the utmost love, attention, and care.
On-line Parenting Programs
"Parenting Children and Youth Live" is a virtual program that equips parents with tools to promote positive health and personal development in their children. Topics include communication, discipline, and problem-solving. The program also reinforces essential life skills to reduce and prevent substance use and violence. Participation increases parents' confidence in raising healthy families. Contact us at lvwright@vt.edu to learn more about the program and its schedule.
Balancing Life is an award-winning virtual series held on 1st & 3rd Fridays at 10 am to help manage work, family, school, & important issues
Learning in Families Together offers parenting publications designed to help parents develop effective strategies and build positive relationships with their children of all ages.