Human Development and Relationships

Human Development & Relationships programs enrich families and strengthen communities. Backed by university research, we work for Wisconsin families by:

  • Helping communities respond to issues such as childhood obesity, financial security, and aging.
  • Providing leadership for policies that help children, youth and families succeed.
  • Increasing knowledge about parenting, health and nutrition.
  • Offering consumers and families more strategies for managing their money.
  • Reaching out to diverse families with education and resources.
  • Using cost effective approaches to reduce negative family issues and build more resilient families.

UW-Extension Family Living Programs: https://www.facebook.com/HDRInstitute/

 


FATHERS IN FOCUS: Results for Early Childhood Professionals

 


PLANNING AHEAD PROGRAM – April 4-May 16

Virtually on Zoom – 11:00 am-Noon
Required tech check – March 28
Register by March 25  — more information …


BECOME A STRONGBODIES VOLUNTEER

Join a statewide network of dedicated UW-Madison Division of Extension educators and volunteers who champion health in their local communities!

To learn how to become a StrongBodies Leader, contact Paul Salm, HDR Educator, Door County Extension — paul.salm@wisc.edu / 920-746-2263.

 

 


Free online Parenting Classes 2024

Join a free online parenting class every Thursday at 1 pm or 6 pm. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive parenting ideas. Help children grow.When you register, you will receive an email with a link that gives you access to the class using Zoom. Check your junk mail if you don’t receive this email.

  • March 21, 2024: Playful Parenting — Play helps us learn and build relationships. Learn why play matters for kids. Ideal for parents of 0-8 year olds but all parents are welcome. Register for 1PM.
  • April 18, 2024: Teens, Screens, & Social Media — Decrease stress around screens with your teen. Learn how to use your family values to set a media plan that works for you and your teen. Ideal for parents of 13 – 18 year olds but all are welcome. Register for 1PM.
  • May 16, 2024: Learning Life Skills Through Household Chores — Chores are shown to benefit kids. Learn more about setting age-appropriate chores and helping kids stay motivated. All parents are welcome. Register for 1PM.

A complete list of parenting classes can be found here … 

 


 

Parenting the Preschooler – Scary Events  more information

 


 

Managing Family Technology Before It Manages You (Parenting: Behind the Behavior)  

Do you ever feel as if technology manages you more than you manage it? Are you looking to make a change in your family technology? Adding a device? Spending less time on a screen? Dr. Anne Clarkson shares a two-part equation to establish a successful family media plan and successfully manage family technology decisions.

HDR Institute Videos


CHECK YOUR FREE CREDIT REPORT  – more information

 


 

FOOD SAFETY

Play it Safe – Safe Changes and Substitutions to Tested Canning Recipes


LET’S TALK TURKEY … more information

 


 

RESOURCES

 


Family Living

Door County Parents

Parenting and Family Relationships

Just in Time Parenting

Lifespan

STRONGBODIES

Smart Start – You-tube link


 


Health News from Around the State



If you have any questions regarding Human Development & Relationships in Door County, please contact:

Paul Salm, Human Development & Relationships
psalm@co.door.wi.us
pnsalm@wisc.edu

UW-Madison Division of Extension Door County
County Government Center
421 Nebraska St.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: 920-746-2263
Office Hours: M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm