Parent Education & Support Workshops
Workshops are held at our office at 4922 Columbia Road, Cedarburg.
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If there is a topic that you would like addressed, please email us.
Rainbows
Mondays, October 21 – January 20
(NO SESSION on December 23 or 30)
6:30-7:30 pm
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Rainbows is a program for children and adolescents (K-12) who are dealing with major family changes such as divorce or death. The 12-week program seeks to provide a “rainbow” after the storm in a child’s life. Its goals are to help participants understand and express their feelings, to build a stronger sense of self-esteem, and to direct their energy toward a healthy acceptance of the changes that have taken place. A concurrent group is offered for parents. Facilitated by Laura Smith, Rainbows Coordinator at Ozaukee Family Services. Free limited childcare is available for younger siblings.
Let's Play to Learn Sessions
All times are 9:30-10:30 am
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January
1/13/25 - Sensory Music and Movement (1-2 year olds)
1/29/25 - Bears, Bears, Bears (3-5 year olds)
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February
2/10/25 - Let's Get Crafty (3-5 year olds)
2/26/25 - Sensory Music and Movement (1-2 year olds)
March
3/17/25 - Silly Songs with Mr. Smith
April
4/11/25 - The Hungry Caterpillar (3-5 year olds)
4/28/25 - Sensory Music and Movement (1-2 year olds)
May
5/14/25 - Kids in the Kitchen (3-5 year olds)
5/28/25 - Sensory Music and Movement (1-2 year olds)
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Learn ways to stimulate your child’s learning and creativity through these fun, play based workshops. They provide great bonding time as parent/caregiver and child will participate together. All sessions are planned for the specific ages listed. Facilitated by OFS Parents as Teachers staff. Registration closes 2 business days before each session so register early! Limited free childcare available for children outside designated age group.​​​
Playgroups
Tuesday dates below from 9:30-10:30am:
1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 5/6
Thursday dates below from 9:30-10:30am:
1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15
Friday dates below from 9:30-10:30am:
1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23
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An open interactive group for parents and children ages 0-5 using books and activity stations centered around themes. Come and play with your child while interacting with other parents in our safe and fun playroom! Explore different toys, gain ideas to try at home, make new friends, or bring friends to share in the fun! Facilitated by OFS Parents as Teachers staff.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Connections
First Thursday of every month
Starts: Thursday, February 6th
6:15-7:15pm
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Join a supportive community of pregnant and postpartum moms! We understand how pregnancy and postpartum can feel overwhelming—both socially and mentally—which is why we’re excited to host this special gathering for you.
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Hosted by PAT educators from Ozaukee Family Services and local birth doula Beth Ayers, this gathering offers:
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Tea and light snacks.
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A chance to connect with other moms in a similar stage of life.
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An open space to share your pregnancy experiences, birth stories, and expectations.
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Q&A time with a birth doula to address your concerns.
We can’t wait to connect with you and share this special time together.
*Babies in arms are welcome, but we kindly ask that older siblings stay at home*
*No childcare available*
*Sign-Up Required*
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January Book Club
Thursdays, Jan 16, 23 & 30
9:30-10:30am
How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe
"Forget try harder.” When your brain works differently, you need to try different.” In How to ADHD, Jessica reveals the tools that have changed her life while offering an unflinching look at the realities of living with ADHD. The key to navigating a world not built for the neurodivergent brain, she discovered, isn’t to fix or fight against its natural tendencies but to understand and work with them. She explains how ADHD affects everyday life, covering executive function impairments, rejection sensitivity, difficulties with attention regulation, and more. Facilitated by Northshore Center LLC counselors.
*Free limited childcare available, sign up below*​
​​​March Book Club
Thursdays, March 6th, 13th & 20th
9:30-10:30am
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Raising a Kid Who Can by Catherine McCarthy MD , Heather Tedesco PhD , et al.
"Every parent wants a kid who can--who can thrive, who can cope, who can stay motivated, adapt, show compassion, be focused. A kid who won't get stuck in a perfectionist loop or become anxious and avoidant every time something negative happens. Written by three mental health professionals who work with families, RAISING A KID WHO CAN delivers neuroscience-based advice and easy-to-implement strategies in a way that's organized for easy skimming and designed to be useful at any stage in a child's life."--Front jacket.
Three mental health professionals cut through the "parenting advice" noise with this accessible, easy-to-skim book filled with actionable strategies and tips to build a child's capacity to thrive where they are planted, in good times and bad. Facilitated by Leah Keval, a licensed clinical Social Worker at Ozaukee Family Services.
*Free limited childcare available, sign up below*​​​
​​​Caregivers Self Awareness: Social-Emotional Skills Needed to Thrive
Presented by: Dr. Ajeng Puspitasari
Location: Ozaukee Family Services
Thursday, January 23, 2025
6:00-7:30pm
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Caregivers play an integral role in teaching children the social and emotional skills necessary for success in life. Research indicates that caregivers who are self-aware of their emotions, thinking patterns, and response styles are more effective in supporting and guiding their children to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and effective behaviors at home and in school (Zhao et al., 2024; Jefferson et al., 2024; Larrucea-Iruretagoyena et al., 2024). This session will focus on practical steps caregivers can take to enhance their self-awareness. Experiential exercises will be conducted during the session to practice these skills, which can be implemented at home.
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​Dr. Puspitasari is a board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based therapies for mood and anxiety disorders. She holds certification in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Trained in Behavioral Activation (BA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she is currently a clinical professor and director of clinical training at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Psychology.
*Free limited childcare available, sign up below*
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NEW! Meet and Greet at Fiddleheads in Grafton​
9:30-11:00am
February 13th @ Fiddleheads Grafton
April 10th @ Fiddleheads Grafton
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Are you a parent looking to connect with others in the community and get insights from mental health experts?
We warmly invite you to our Coffee Meet and Greet, where you’ll have the chance to:
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Meet and connect with other parents in the community.
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Have your questions answered by a local mental health expert in an informal, welcoming environment.
Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation, and leave with new connections and valuable insights.
​We can’t wait to see you there!
Infant Massage
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am starting 4/16/25, 4/23/25, 4/30/25 & 5/7/25
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This new group is for parents/caregivers and children 0-12 months. Share your joys and challenges and receive helpful input from each other and the facilitators in a safe, non-judgmental space. This group will incorporate monthly topics which may include sleep, infant massage, first foods, temperament, brain development, sensory play, and much more. Facilitated by Kathy Bergman , former OFS PAT employee.
The Incredible Years
TBD
This is an evidence-based parenting program designed to help promote the social, emotional, and academic success of kids ages 2-10. Parents learn how to prevent, reduce, and treat emotional challenges in children through a positive and nurturing approach. The course introduces developmentally appropriate and consistent responses to increase children’s self-esteem, reduce conflict in the home, and promote a strong and healthy family. Facilitated by OFS staff. Free limited childcare is available.
Interested in Attending?
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Please call 262-376-7774 or email to register or for more information.
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Thanks to the generous support of Ozaukee Family Services Donors and United Way of Northern Ozaukee, we offer all of our classes FREE OF CHARGE!