Who Care
About Kids
Fun For Families
FREE Programs to all families
Our programs are fun – but they also build strong families. We know that children thrive when their families learn about parenting as children grow, connect with others, understand feelings, build inner strength, and know where to find help. At our group programs, you’ll meet other adults, get parenting tips, play with your child, and laugh!
Parent Connection
Moms, dads, grandparents or caregivers who are looking for a place to unwind and share the joys and challenges of parenting with other parents. Connect over coffee and conversation while toddlers and preschoolers play in our supervised playroom.
Forest Play Shoppe
Forest Play Shoppe
weekly outdoor adventure play groups built around the same core concepts you find behind all of our free Parent Education programs. Gather with other grownups who welcome you by name
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Muscles in Motion
Muscles in Motion
Muscles in Motion is a shared time for parents, grandparents, or caregivers to participate with their toddler or preschooler in open-ended physical activities. Running, tossing, and bouncing with a guided activity to promote large motor development.
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Upcoming Events
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Positive Parenting For Dads
Evidence-based Positive Parenting strategies and tips designed just for Dads with kids ages 0-10 years of age.
With Parent Educator and resident Dadvocate Mike Scott...
Family Feud
An event for grownups who care about kids, to benefit The Parenting Place
Raffles, games, food, and a rousing Family Feud tournament played by 8 local teams! Who will be crowned the 2022 La Crosse Family Feud winner?
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FREE Parenting Classes
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We Believe We Can Help More Families Together
and see all children thrive
You are vital!
You support helps all parents find what they need to give their kids a great start in life
Essential Resources
Because any caregiver can find themselves in a tough spot
Learning
Because parenting challenges can stump the best of us
Connection
Because everyone needs to know they aren’t alone