Barron County UW-Extension

08/28/2026

Supporting children as they grow is meaningful work, and we’re excited to offer the upcoming Raising a Thinking Child series to help parents and caregivers build strong problem‑solving skills with their kids. This free, research‑based program teaches practical strategies that make parenting more enjoyable, and participants receive a binder and weekly workbook to use with their children. Classes run Tuesdays, September 22–October 27, 2026, with morning and evening Zoom options. Register by September 14: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451.

08/27/2026

One week to go before the webinar starts!
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents, family members, and caregivers: Looking for practical ways to support your child as schools implement new phone policies?
Join the Wisconsin School Phone Bans Webinar Series for Parenting in a Digital World and discover simple, research-based strategies to help your family build healthy digital habits.
💡 You'll explore:
📱 Healthy media habits at home
🗨️ Meaningful conversations about phone use
⚖️ Realistic technology boundaries
🏫 Strengthening the connection between home and school
Parenting in a Digital World
🗓️ Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕕 6:00–6:30 p.m.
🆓 Cost: FREE
🔗 Save your spot today: go.wisc.edu/p4e83g
🌟 Join us next week and gain practical tips to navigate the policy change with confidence for your kids!

08/26/2026

Are you wondering how to best prepare for the end of life for yourself or a loved one? This is the program for you!
👴🧓Planning Ahead program is coming back again this year offered by Extension-HDRI! This 7-session virtual program is here to help you or your loved one better prepare and plan ahead for the end of life. The program covers everything from advance directives and handling financial changes to estate planning, along with the resources you need to make better end-of-life decisions.
Join us on:
📅September 10- October 22, 2026
⏰Thursdays, 11 a.m. - Noon
💻Held virtually on ZOOM
💰Registration Fee: $30 - Program materials included!
❗️Registration is required and space is limited. Follow the link and join us today!
🔗https://go.wisc.edu/0kfbj7
Registration closes September 2!

08/20/2026

Are you entering into a new romantic relationship? Assess your relationship readiness and learn tips to help your children adjust to new relationships.

Join us for a FREE Resilient Co-Parenting class at 12:00 OR 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, led by UW–Madison Division of Extension.

💻 Register now at go.wisc.edu/132w5f

🗓️ Can’t make it this time? We meet on the first Thursday of every month to explore a topic to help parents and caregivers who are raising children together while living apart.

08/20/2026

Parents and caregivers of children ages 0–12—this one’s for you! Free of charge, attend from your own home over Zoom. Learn about Raising Resilient Children, Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits, Dealing with Disobedience, and Hassle‑Free Mealtimes. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/qytja0

08/10/2026

🎤✨ Meet the speakers of our Wisconsin School Phone Bans Webinar Series!
🧑‍🏫 Dr. Roxy Etta, Ph.D.
📚 Child Development & Parenting State Specialist at University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
As an expert in child development, parenting, and digital media, Roxy co-created the Healthy Media Habits series and helps families, educators, and communities turn research into practical strategies for navigating children's technology use.
🧑‍🏫 Katie Campbell, M.P.A
🏫Policy Intern at Madison Metropolitan School District
While earning her M.P.A. at UW–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs, Katie helped develop research-based recommendations for MMSD's student cell phone policy. She continues to support the district as the new policy is put into practice.
🙌 Whether you're leading a school, teaching a classroom, or parenting at home, together they will share actionable strategies you can start using right away and navigate under new rules well prepared!
❗️Excited to hear from them? Register today! go.wisc.edu/05534i

07/31/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting doesn't come with a manual—but you don't have to figure it out alone!
Join UW-Madison Extension this summer for free classes covering everyday parenting, kids' mental health, big family changes, healthy relationships, and more. Use the link to learn more and register!
https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/class-calendar/

07/29/2026

The stress of co‑parenting can feel heavy. Explore practical tools to boost emotional well‑being
and build healthier daily habits.

Join us for Healthy Coping During Times of Transition

August 7 - 12:00pm or 7:00pm

Register now at go.wisc.edu/132w5f
Join us the first Thursday of every month for a different topic to help parents and caregivers who are raising children while living apart.

07/29/2026

Join us next week for Money Matters: Fraud & Scam Prevention!
📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰10:00 - 11:00am OR 6:30 - 7:30pm
🔗 Register at go.wisc.edu/mmlive
Money Matters Live is a series of FREE virtual financial education workshops that help you build your money management skills and develop solid financial habits. Improve your personal finances using what you learn in this free, online series!
A different class will be offered on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am & 6:30 pm.
Each class will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions

06/25/2026

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Please Join us! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSJ1GHagx9NgvR-vOz_ByZtO1DBKxMD0FcXjiaUOHBIChX3g/viewform