Great Beginnings for Families to be Offered at the Waukee YMCA

Iowa State University Extension and Outrech will be partnering with the Waukee Family YMCA to bring Great Beginnings for Families to the Waukee Community starting on Wednesday, April 17th.

Great Beginnings for Families is a series of workshops for parents of infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. This program will help parents provide the foundation they need to create a healthy family environment and get children off to a great start.  Parents will learn about how children grow and develop, positive discipline, helping children cope with anger & conflict, encouraging learning through play, and building strong families.

Great Beginnings for Families is taught by ISU Extension and Outreach Families Educator Lisa Mickelson. The workshops will be offered at the Waukee Family YMCA on Wednesdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am beginning April 17th and running through May 15th.

One does not need to be a YMCA member to attend. Thanks to funding through the Dallas County Children's Advocacy Council there is a minimal $5 fee for attending Great Beginnings for Families and free child care for both YMCA members and non-members will be provided through the YMCA's Childwatch program. 

Class size is limited. To register or for questions contact Lisa Mickelson at 515-993-4281 or lmickel@iastate.edu.