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/

 


TAP and Do Good Door Co Event

No Wake – Third Avenue Playworks
Post-Show Discussion – October 6, 2:00 pm


Fall Statewide Planning AHEAD series – ZOOM

Thursdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 7, 11:00 am-Noon


Positive Parenting Program – ZOOM

Tuesdays, Sept. 10-October 1, 9:00-10:30 am or 6:00-7:30 pm

 


BECOME A STRONGBODIES VOLUBecome a StrongBodies Volunteer page 1NTEERBecome a StrongBodies volunteer page 2

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.

 

 

 

STRONG BODIES VIRTUAL SUMMER 2024 SESSION


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.  To register for the classes.

  • September 19, 2024: Families + Screens – Decrease stress around screens and technology in your family. Learn how to identify your family values around screens and make a family media plan that works for you. Ideal for parents of 5-12 year olds but all are welcome.
  • October 17, 2024: Teens and 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.
  • November 14, 2024: Strengthening Family Bonds Through Traditions – Explore how traditions can help your family connect and stay together. Ideal for parents of any age child.

A complete list of parenting classes can be found here … 

 


Parenting the Preschooler – Scary Events 

 


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 – information  

 


Tenant Background Checks and Your Rights

 


FOOD SAFETY

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


LET’S TALK TURKEY

 


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