Relationships and Parenting

When adults support children’s healthy development they plant the seeds for strong communities across generations. Children who have access to nurturing caregivers become capable, productive adults in our communities. We all benefit when every child in our community thrives. 
We currently offer virtual and in-person parenting education. You can see the full list of upcoming classes, virtual and in-person, on the Parenting and Family Relationships Class Calendar. All parents and caregivers can access and benefit from our educational classes. You can sign up for a weekly series or catch a class monthly.

Below are some of the available classes the Families & Finance Educator helps with:

Positive Parenting Program Seminars and Discussion Groups provide parents  with a toolbox of strategies to raise confident and healthy children, build strong family relationships, manage misbehavior, and prevent problems from happening in the first place.

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Co-parenting education classes will be presented  Virtually  and  In-Person by Bayfield County Educators.

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The next class will be on Mondays from April 6-May 11, 2026
6-7:30 p.m. via Zoom

For parents of children birth to 5 years

At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you.
The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

A series of topic specific classes for parents or caregivers raising children together while living apart. 1st Thursday of each Month ~7-8 pm Online via Zoom

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Free classes and coaching that strengthen your relationship. Backed by research. This program is for couples together six months or longer in all life stages. This educational program is NOT counseling. The program teaches couples to use tools that improve their relationship.

Raising WI’s Children

Raising Wisconsin’s Children online parenting classes are the 3rd Thursday at 1 PM and is for any parent or caregiver. Topics change monthly 1:00 pm Online via Zoom

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Join fathers and father-figures for a Zoom series to explore parenting tips & learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child. Join for one, several of all sessions. 2nd Tuesdays of the month,6-7 pm

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Additional Resources for Parents

Parenting Newsletters are sent out monthly to families of children under 1. Offering research-based information for parents of infants, young children, preschoolers and grandparents raising grandchildren.
Just in Time newsletters are available until your child turns five. If you’d like to continue getting them, just let us know!
Your thoughts help us improve and secure funding for the newsletters. Please help us by filling out a brief, anonymous survey.

Parent Further Website for families from the Search Institute offers resources on discipline, relationships, media and more.

Workshops and Classes that have been held in the past, that you may be interested in us holding again or possibly that you or your organization may be interested in hosting.

If you have questions regarding any of these programs, contact:

Tracy Henegar, Educator || 715- 395-1399 ||Email || Heidi Ungrodt, Educator|| 715- 373-3288|| Email

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Extension Bayfield County || Courthouse, PO Box 218 || Washburn, WI  5489