Programs for Parents

Monday, April 28, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Family Health and Wellness educators of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County are hosting a series of free, virtual programs designed for parents.

Using Screens Smartly

April 28, 2025 at 10:00am

Screen free week is May 5-11. Come to this workshop to explore how screens impact children’s development and human health, review recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and then discuss how to use screens smartly in our current life.

To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/o7atShTj...

Parenting Style - Your Style Makes a Difference

May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm

Research shows that how a parent interacts with their child sets the stage for the child’s future development. The style in which a parent parents is a large part of that interaction. Research also tells us that there is one style of parenting that provides the best outcomes for children. Come to this program to learn about the different parenting styles and what style you have.

To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/aCnGlBAY...

Raising Responsible Children

June 3, 2025 at 12:00pm

We all want our children to grow into being responsible, contributing members of our families and, ultimately, of society. How do we guide our children to acquire the necessary skills and motivation? This workshop will explore parenting practices that teach children responsibility for themselves, for their schoolwork, for their home, and for their relationships.

To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/OMqsS5_k...

Kids and Cash

July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm

Consumer driven children can drain your wallet fast! This workshop explores the priorities and values of a family economy which establishes the relationship children have with their financial resources, now and as adults. We’ll cover the traditional topics of allowance and savings, as well as the money savvy techniques of recreational spending, goal spending, and saving.

To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/1btg4ZxN...