Dunebrook's Family Support Collaborative

06/04/2026

There is still room in Dunebrook's free Internet Safety Training that takes place tomorrow morning!

The program includes a screening of Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age, a panel discussion with local professionals, a presentation on protecting youth from human trafficking in the digital age, and a live Q&A session. Virtual attendance is also available!

Register here to join: https://form.jotform.com/261325404914149

05/01/2026

Okay May! Looks like our will be VERY busy! Come play with us!

🌸Fri, May 1st “Peace Love & Flowers” Playgroup with Amy, Felicia, and Annabelle: 10-11am @ LaCrosse Public Library (Indiana)
🌸May 5th “Down on the Farm” Playdate with Sam: 8-10:30am @ North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library
🌸 Fri, May 8th "Water Safety" TotLinc with Amy: 9-11am @ HealthLinc MC Michigan City
🌸 Mon, May 11th “Pop-up Playdate” with Amy & Dunebrook's Family Support Collaborative: 4-5pm @ Creek Ridge County Park
🌸 Wed, May 13th "Muffins & Moms" Milk & Cookies Breastfeeding Peer Support Group with Ebony, Danielle, and Cristina: 10am-12pm Health Foundation of La Porte
🌸 Fri, May 15th "Water Safety" TotLinc with Emily & Our New Home Visitors: 9-11am at HealthLinc La Porte
🌸 Sat, May 16th "Our Village, Our Babies" Community Baby Shower with Amy: 10am-2pm @ New Beginnings Family Fellowship Winamac
🌸 Tue, May 19th “Field Trip” to Washington Park Zoo, FREE for enrolled families, RSVP required, send us a message to claim your tickets while supplies last

Visit our Booth at Farmed & Forged Market and make a “Garden in a Bag” with Amy:
🌸 Sat, May 23rd 8am-12pm @ 8th & Washington, Michigan City
🌸 Sun, May 24th 10am-1pm @ Lincolnway & Monroe, La Porte

🌸 Tue, May 26th “Make & Take Sensory Bin” Pop-Up Playgroup: 10-11am at Friendship Botanic Gardens
🌸Saturday, May 30th Visit our Booth at "Summer Kick-Off" to make art with Lubeznik Center for the Arts and Amy: 10am-2pm @ Pullman Field

04/30/2026

Defiance, especially in little ones, is often dysregulation!

It's so important as parents to remain calm and sturdy to co-regulate with our kids still learning the skills of managing their big emotions.

What looks like defiance is often dysregulation. When we teach kids how to notice internal cues, behavior improves from the inside out.

Let’s stop labeling and start listening.

Get our free tools, a Time-In Quiz, and a step-by-step Guidebook on how to use Time-Ins effectively.
Visit our Linktree and explore the resources waiting for you.

04/22/2026

Free parenting classes starting Monday evening for LaPorte County parents dealing with challenging adolescent behavior like running away, not going to school, or drug use. Reach out for more information!

03/19/2026

Teens are programmed to want to reject parents advice! It's a normal part of development! Here is a great tip of how to give your teen advice or a reminder in a way they can actually hear you.

03/18/2026

See you tomorrow!!

03/02/2026

Parenting is a beautiful contradiction where we often feel two things at once.

These challenging moments pull us in every direction…

And without an understanding of what an "AND" moment is, we are at risk of feeling not enough.

Here is a poster to remind you to connect thoughts that sometimes feel like contradictions with an "AND" instead. 🙂

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02/18/2026

Punishment vs Partnership, looks the same but feels totally different!

While punishment can sometimes help us meet our needs in the short term, it tends to create way more resistance + conflict in the long term, and here’s why: it interrupts our connection with kids.

This doesn’t mean that kids should never experience the consequences of their actions…that is a natural part of life and an essential part of living together.

It’s all about our intentions and mindset. Are we coming at it from a place of punishment, with the goal of making them feel sorry for what they did? Or are we coming at it with the goal of helping them learn better, more helpful ways of meeting their needs?

12/22/2025

TOMORROW (Tuesday, Dec. 23) at Fedder's Alley: We'll be distributing food boxes between 9-11 a.m., while supplies last. We're giving away hams and all the sides and fixings you need to host a delicious holiday meal. No eligibility requirements, but please share with anyone who you know could use the assistance this holiday season.

***For GPS, use address 6 On the Lake, Michigan City, IN 46360.***

11/05/2025

Here is a list of food resources available in LaPorte County— including pantries and community meals. If you visit any of these and find any information that needs updated, drop a comment or send us a message!

Edit: Updated based on comments, Nov 5th