Empowering Women in East Central Illinois NFP
FREE WORKSHOP
The focus of the Parenting Workshop is to inform participants of the many resources available to them within their community and how to access them. It is important to educate each woman and equip her with the necessary tools with which to become successful in life.
Expert speakers will attend from a variety of organizations located throughout Illinois. Each speaker will lend their voice, guidance, and support to each woman, by way of providing educational resources and information. Demonstrations will be given by area businesses. Opportunities for hands-on training will be offered, based on the workshop.
Empowering Women in East Central Illinois NFP believes social connectedness is key to building community and getting what you need in life. Because of this, each workshop will afford women the good fortune and time to garner support from other women in the group like themselves.
Why should you attend the
Parenting Workshop?
How many of us have heard “children don’t come with manuals”? Raising a child is hard work, so attending school or going to work can make it difficult to spend quality time with our families, especially when we’re single parents. Every parent can use a little guidance, and because of this, the Parenting Workshop will address the many questions parents have when taking a holistic approach to raising their children.
The Parenting Workshop will address the following areas:
- Adoption
- Ample sleep
- Books
- Budgeting
- Cash assistance
- Childcare
- Childproofing
- Child Support Enforcement
- Chores – manageable, by age
- Clothing – Affordable
- Coping skills – keeping your cool
- COVID-19 & vaccines
- CPR
- Creative ideas – fun and affordable DIY projects
- Daily living skills
- Development
- Disabilities: cognitive impairments, physical limitations
- Divorce and co-parenting
- Education
- Establish healthy boundaries
- Family Time
- Food pantries, SNAP, WIC
- Foster parenting
- Health insurance: private, state
- Helping siblings adjust to the new baby
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) & 504 Accommodation Plans
- Legal assistance
- Lending Library
- Life insurance
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Mental Health Services
- Mindfulness training
- Music – reduce stress, age-appropriate
- Nutrition – meal planning, healthy snacks, affordable meals
- Pediatricians
- Pets
- Planning ahead – college, emergencies, health-related costs, vacations
- Reducing stressors in the home
- Respite – making time for yourself
- Reward systems that work
- Safe Haven Baby Boxes
- Safety
- School supplies
- Setting up playdates
- Stability and routines
- Structured discipline
- Technology and setting time limits
- Toys: free, lent out
- Vacations
- Working from home
- And more
Expert Speakers from Participating Organizations:
TBA
Demonstrations:
TBA
Hands-On Training:
TBA
Links to Other Workshops:
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