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The Parenting Place Highlights
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Viroqua 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 in the library conference room while toddlers and preschoolers enjoy supervised play in the project room (infants and children who are not independent walkers are welcome to stay with their parents).
Two qualified caregivers will supervise children-- register in advance as limited spaces are available.
MAY
23

Sparta Muscles in Motion
Join us Wednesdays in Sparta at the Southside Early Learning Center at 1024 Walrath St. from 4pm-5pm for 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 are combined with a guided activity to promote large motor development.
Wednesdays
4pm

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! edit or change!

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 Group
Forest Play Group
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
See Schedule
Muscles in Motion
Muscles in Motion
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.
See Schedule
FREE Parenting Classes
Register today to save your spot!
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm .
Sparta Office - 900 E Montgomery St. Sparta, WI
Time Varies .
La Crosse Office - 1500 Green Bay St. La Crosse, WI
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm .
Sparta Office - 900 E Montgomery St. Sparta, WI
Time Varies .
Location Varies
12:00pm - 2:00pm .
Sparta Office - 900 E Montgomery St. Sparta, WI
Time Varies .
Location Varies

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