Family Resource Center

Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB)
2025-01-14, 2025-02-11, 2025-03-11, 2025-04-08, 2025-05-13, 2025-06-10, 2025-07-08 | Mead Library, Sheboygan, 710 N 8th St, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Join parents, caregivers, and kiddos ages 0-2 y/o to socialize, learn, and play. The program is led by therapists and educators from our staff and Progressive Beginnings and features an interactive sensory play experience that is just right for this age group. Each group will feature a different theme/topic and is generally held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and is held at MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Available sessions are either 9:30-10:30 am OR 4:30-5:30 pm
Registration is no longer required!

Triple P, Positive Parenting Discussion- Managing Fighting and Aggression
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Country Academy, 4101 Technology Pkwy, Sheboygan, WI, 53083, United States
During childhood, kids often argue with their parents and siblings as they learn how to be assertive while also following the unwritten rules of our society. While quite common, it can still be challenging to know how to handle this behavior. During this group, you’ll have the opportunity to meet other parents, share your experiences with managing aggression &/or sibling conflict, & learn positive parenting strategies to help you establish family rules, encourage children to problem-solve, & how you can deliver effective consequences.
The class is open to the community, but registration is required by January 12th.
FOR LAKE COUNTRY ACADEMY FAMILIES ONLY– Childcare is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and advanced registration is required.
Cost is free, but online donations are greatly appreciated. Please click the green “Donate” box above to do this.

Bitty Book Club
2025-01-21, 2025-02-18, 2025-03-18, 2025-04-15, 2025-05-20, 2025-06-17 | Mead Library, Sheboygan, 710 N 8th St, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Join us for a free, interactive toddler book club where facilitators from the Family Resource
Center and Progressive Beginnings will help make stories come alive with book themed
activities that encourage a child’s motor, language, and social development. Our professionally
trained Parent Educator and Physical Therapist will point out child developmental milestones
to watch for, while building your child’s very own library and literacy skills as your child
approaches kindergarten.
No need to register. Books are available for take-home on a first-come, first-serve basis.
WHEN: Third Tuesdays of the Month, 9:30-10:30 a.m or 4:30-5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mead Public Library, Sheboygan
WHO: Adult caregivers and children 2-5 years old (Club Open to Public/Community!)
COST: FREE

SNOW Much Fun!
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Conference
Looking for some fun things to do with your little one in the middle of winter when it is too chilly to go outside? Join us for this virtual winter event. We will read a book, do crafts, enjoy a snack, and have other winter-themed activities. We will provide your family with all the materials needed to “slide” away and have SNOW MUCH FUN together!
Activities are recommended for children ages 18-36 months.
There is no charge to attend, but online donations are appreciated. (Click the green button above.) Registration is required by January 22nd.
Class is open to the public/community.

SENSATIONAL BABIES: Infant Massage 5-Week Series
2025-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Video Conference
Learn relaxing massage routines, identify cues and behavioral states, and learn methods to stay connected as baby grows. We gradually introduce new strokes over the course of 5 weeks while you build attachment and community with other parents & caregivers.
FREE, 5-week session (all 5 Thursdays are required- February 6, 2025- March 6th, 2025) 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Held virtually over Zoom. You just need you and your baby! Class is taught by Certified Educators of Infant Massage (CEIMs).
Recommended for Infants- 8 weeks-Pre-crawling. Class is open to the public/community.
(Registration required by January 30, 2025.)
(Online donations are appreciated and can be made by clicking the green “Donate” box above.)

Bodies and Boundaries Parent Café Series
2025-02-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Generations, an Intergenerational Center, 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Do you dread talking to your child about sex? Do you want to protect them, but don’t know how to start? Do you want to learn from and talk to other parents? This is the Parent Café Series you don’t want to miss! Join us and our partner, Family Connections for one Café or the whole series!
Thursday, 2/13/25– Sex and Body Awareness (5pm-7pm)
Thursday, 2/20/25-Body Safety & Empowerment (5pm-7pm)
Thursday, 2/27/25-Minimizing Opportunity for Sexual Abuse (5pm-7pm)
Includes: FREE family meal, FREE childcare and FREE gas card- (one per family)!!!
The café is open to the community, but registration is required by clicking here.
Questions? Contact Terri at terris@familyconnectionscc.org or 920-457-1999.

Triple P, Positive Parenting Discussion-Dealing with Disobedience
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Country Academy, 4101 Technology Pkwy, Sheboygan, WI, 53083, United States
We all know what it’s like to face that moment when our children just don’t do as they’re told. This discussion group will give some positive parenting strategies to help you teach your child to accept limits, do as they are told, and to understand the meaning of the word ‘no’. During this group discussion, you will meet other parents and share some of your experiences and ideas about managing disobedience.
The class is open to the community, but registration is required by February 6th.
FOR LAKE COUNTRY ACADEMY FAMILIES ONLY– Childcare is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and advanced registration is required.
Cost is free, but online donations are greatly appreciated. Please click the green “Donate” box above to do this.

Kids in the Kitchen
2025-02-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference
Are you running out of meal ideas for your family? Do you want to include your children in meal preparation but not sure how? Well, join us at this exciting, delicious, and educational virtual dinner-making event! You will cook and eat a yummy, healthy meal with your child and learn what tickles their taste buds! (Suitable for children ages 1 to 4, accompanied by an adult.)
Free, but registration is required by February 18th. (Online donations are appreciated and can be made by clicking the green box above.) Supplies will be delivered to you prior to the event.
(Class Open to Public/Community!)

CLASS IS FULL. IF INTERESTED, YOU MAY ENTER YOUR FAMILY INFO BELOW TO BE ADDED TO OUR WAITLIST.

Plymouth Developmental Screening Day (THURSDAY AFTERNOON)
2025-03-06 | Generations, an Intergenerational Center, 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Do you want to celebrate your child’s accomplishments while also ensuring their development is on track? Along with our community partners, we are again offering another Developmental Screening Day for children 6 months to 5 years.
Your child’s development will be assessed in these areas:

Language
Problem-solving
Fine and large motor skills
Personal-Social
Hearing and Vision Screening (based on availability)

Benefits of attending Developmental Screenings:

Recognize your child’s developmental achievements
Support your child’s school readiness skills
Receive parenting information and resources
Early detection of potential developmental delays

Please register by March 5th at 2 p.m. and choose your preferred time slot below to sign your child up. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION WHEN SELECTING A TIME SLOT, AS EACH ONE IS BASED ON YOUR CHILD’S AGE. (No registration for parents required.)
(FOR HEARING AND/OR VISION ONLY SCREENING, please call 920-892-6706 to learn availability and to register.)
Do you require language support or interpretation services in Spanish or Hmong during your developmental screening appointment? To schedule, please reach out to Tania Arciniega, bilingual Spanish Community Health Worker (CHW), at 920-889-0662, or reach out to CherPao Vang, bilingual Hmong Community Health Worker (CHW), at 920-889-0346.

Plymouth Developmental Screening Day (FRIDAY MORNING)
2025-03-07 | Generations, an Intergenerational Center, 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States

Mom’s Night Out- Spa Edition
2025-03-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Generations, an Intergenerational Center, 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
A mom’s job is never done. Grab a friend or come and make a friend as you take a moment to relax and focus on yourself. Join our Parent Advisory Committee members as they proudly present a FREE movie and spa night.
Food and drinks will be provided. Come with clean nails for a DIY manicure! Some supplies and nail polish will be available, but feel free to bring your own polish. Spots are limited. Please register by March 3, 2025.
CLASS IS FULL. IF INTERESTED, YOU MAY ENTER YOUR CONTACT INFO BELOW TO BE ADDED TO OUR WAITLIST.

Triple P, Positive Parenting Discussion- Developing Good Bedtime Routines
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Country Academy, 4101 Technology Pkwy, Sheboygan, WI, 53083, United States
There are positive solutions to help your crying, tired child so you can put a stop to bedtime battles. With a plan and the right skills and strategies, you can turn things around so the whole family can get a good night’s sleep.
The class is open to the community, but registration is required by March 6th.
FOR LAKE COUNTRY ACADEMY FAMILIES ONLY– Childcare is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and advanced registration is required.
Cost is free, but online donations are greatly appreciated. Please click the green “Donate” box above to do this.

Drive-in Movie Night
2025-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Generations, an Intergenerational Center, 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Tired of the same old commute? Put the pedal to the metal and hitch a ride with your little one to the (indoor) drive-in excursion of the year! You and your child will create a cardboard vehicle, dine on movie snacks, and watch a short movie in the comfort of their new ride! We’ll supply all the materials needed for their drive-in experience. So, buckle up and cruise on over!
Suggested for 2-4 year olds. Parking spots are limited to 20 children. Registration required by April 15, 2025.
Class is open to the public/community. All are welcome!

Sheboygan Developmental Screening Day
2025-04-30 | Early Learning Center, 1227 Wilson Ave, Sheboygan, 53081
Do you want to celebrate your child’s accomplishments while ensuring their development is on track? Along with our community partners, we are offering another Developmental Screening Day for children 6 months to 5 years.
Your child’s development will be assessed in these areas:

Language
Problem-solving
Fine and large motor skills
Personal-Social
Hearing and Vision Screening (based on availability)

Benefits of attending Developmental Screenings:

Recognize your child’s developmental achievements
Support your child’s school readiness skills
Receive parenting information and resources
Early detection of potential developmental delays

Please register by April 29th at noon and choose your preferred time slot below to sign your child up. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION WHEN SELECTING A TIME SLOT, AS EACH ONE IS BASED ON YOUR CHILD’S AGE. (No registration for parents required.)

(FOR HEARING AND/OR VISION ONLY SCREENING, please call 920-892-6706 to learn availability and to register.)

(For children 33 months and older, if you do not see any availability that fits in your schedule, please call (920) 459-4330 to learn if there are other options that day that would meet your needs.)
Do you require language support or interpretation services in Spanish or Hmong during your developmental screening appointment? To schedule, please reach out to Tania Arciniega, bilingual Spanish Community Health Worker (CHW), at 920-889-0662, or reach out to CherPao Vang, bilingual Hmong Community Health Worker (CHW), at 920-889-0346.
¿Necesita apoyo lingüístico o servicios de interpretación en Español o Hmong durante su cita de Evaluación del Desarrollo? Para programarla, comuníquese con Tania Arciniega, Trabajadora de Salud Comunitaria (CHW-Community Health Worker) Bilingüe en Español, al 920-889-0662, o con CherPao Vang, Trabajador de Salud Comunitario (CHW-Community Health Worker) Bilingüe en Hmong, al 920-889-0346.
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Ready, Set, GROW!
2025-05-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Generations, an Intergenerational Center, 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Join us for a fun evening of learning about plants and gardening! Gardening helps children connect with nature, the environment, and their source of food. You and your child(ren) will paint a pot, plant your own flower, and enjoy crafting together!
Activities are recommended for children 18-36 months. Event is FREE, but spots are limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up by Thursday, May 22nd!
(Open to the public/community.)
CLASS IS FULL. IF INTERESTED, YOU MAY ENTER YOUR CONTACT INFO BELOW TO BE ADDED TO OUR WAITLIST.

Meet us at the Fire Station
2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Sheboygan Fire Station #1, 833 NEW YORK AVE, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Join us for a night of free family-friendly fun at Sheboygan Fire Station #1! Tour the fire station, meet a fire fighter, learn about fire safety and prevention, explore the fire trucks, and more!
Open to the community and age-appropriate for 2-5-year-olds. Registration required by Tuesday, June 17th.

Tiny Tots Playgroup
2025-07-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Plymouth Public Library, 130 Division Street, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Tiny Tots Playgroups offer an unstructured play experience for children and parents/caregivers at no cost to families. We have the space and the toys, you bring the littles! (For children 0-3 years of age.) No registration required.
Snack provided after play.
Generally held on the 2ND THURSDAY of the month, with the exception of holidays or special event closures. (See calendar for the specifics.)
(Meet in the Children’s Library.)
