The Parenting Network

09/04/2026

The Parenting Network is a program with Jefferson County Community Partnership

Sometimes “How was school?” feels like the easiest question to ask, but it can be the hardest one for a child to answer.

Try connection before questions.

Sit beside them. Draw together. Share something about your own day. Ask something specific, like “Who made you laugh today?” or “What surprised you?”

And if they say, “I don’t want to talk,” respect that too.

The goal isn’t to get answers on demand. It’s to help your child learn, “When I talk, my parent makes room for me.”

Listen before teaching. Connection first, conversation follows.

09/04/2026

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The Parenting Network is a program with Jefferson County Community Partnership

Your Child is mirroring you.
Your child is learning more from your actions
than your words. ❤️

The way you speak, react, and handle emotions
becomes their example for life.

Children mirror what they learn.

09/04/2026

Such a fun event!

The Parenting Network is a program with Jefferson County Community Partnership

🎣 Calling all young anglers! 🐟

The Arnold Days Fishing Derby is coming up! Join us for a morning of fishing, fun, prizes and plenty of memories at Arnold City Park! 🎉

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Arnold City Park – 2400 Bradley Beach Road
🎣 Registration: starts at 7:00 AM
🐟 Fishing: 8:00–10:00 AM
🏆 Awards: Approximately 10:15 AM

The derby is open to all kids ages 0–15! Participants can fish with up to 2 poles and all fish must be released.

🥇🥈🥉 Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each age group, plus prizes provided by the Jefferson County Optimist Club….including an attendance drawing for TWO brand-new bicycles! 🚲🚲

Grab your fishing pole and come enjoy one of our favorite Arnold Days traditions! 🎣💙

No registration required ahead of time—just show up at the park at 7 AM!

09/04/2026

This should be a great free webinar! Routines are SO important!

The Parenting Network is a program with Jefferson County Community Partnership

📚💜 Back to School… Back to Routines! 💜📚

The school year is back—and with it comes new schedules, new routines and sometimes a little extra stress! Join us for our next virtual **Parent Café** as we talk about getting back into the rhythm of family life.

📅 Thursday, September 10
🕙 10–11 a.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Parenting is hard, and we're here to help! Our free Parent Cafés are focused on the Five Protective Factors—resilience, relationships, support, knowledge and communication.

Parent Cafés are for ALL parents and caregivers. You do not have to be a client of Bringing Families Together to attend.

✨ Learn more about this Parent Café:
👉 www.bringingfamiliestogether.com/event-details/2026-parent-cafe-back-to-school-back-to-routines-virtual-2026-09-10-10-00

📧 If you're interested in attending a future Parent Café or finding out more information, email [email protected]

We hope to “see” you there! 💜📚

09/03/2026

YES!!!!

The Parenting Network is a program with Jefferson County Community Partnership

09/03/2026

This is a great therapy for parents and their children!!!

The Parenting Network is a program with Jefferson County Community Partnership

Making help more accessible! I'm now able to help families with Optum Medicaid MO virtually!

Struggling with tantrums, defiance, or meltdowns at home? You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.

PCIT is highly effective for virtual sessions since it works with you, the parent, live in the moment.

Fill out the client inquiry form at https://momentsmattercounseling.com/

09/03/2026

Fun free family event!

The Parenting Network is a program with Jefferson County Community Partnership

FREE Movie! This Saturday!