Family-friendly workshops to provide expert advice, networking for parents and caregivers

Human Resources is continuing a popular series, bringing in local experts to present a variety of workshops geared toward parents and caregivers. Workshops are open to parents or caregivers with all ages of children, but each topic is geared toward a specific age group, which is listed at the end of the presentation description.

Those attending are encouraged to bring lunch to eat while listening to the presentation. Time for asking questions and networking with other parents and caregivers will be offered.

Potty Learning Success
Feb. 11 (Th). Noon-1 p.m. Stewart Center, Room 311
Participants will learn appropriate ways to make potty training easier on the child and the parents. This training will provide participants with the signs of readiness and how to make it a successful venture for everyone! This workshop will be presented by Tracy Johns, infant toddler specialist, The Child Care Resource Network.

What Begins Well, Ends Well
Feb. 26 (F). Noon-1 p.m. Stewart Center, Room 204
The purpose of this training is to provide parents with information on developmental standards and expectations across the four areas of growth. The goal is to help parents keep track of how their children develop, remembering that children develop at their own unique pace. This workshop will be presented by Katherine Toro-Masso, outreach specialist, The Child Care Resource Network.

Individuals with a Purdue career account can register online for either workshop, while those without a career account can email familyfriendly@purdue.edu to register. Participants may register up to the day prior to the workshop offering. Limited seats are available. Additional family-friendly workshops will be announced at a later date.

For more information on Purdue's family-friendly programs and services, visit www.purdue.edu/familyfriendly.