Child and Family Resource Network of Southwest Iowa

10/17/2026

Come connect with other caregivers, share ideas, and leave with tools to help your family thrive at our virtual Parent Cafe on Tuesday October 20th, 2026, at 2:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join us for our Parent Café focused on simple ways to help your family build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. We will talk about food, movement, sleep, routines, screen time, and how the everyday choices we make at home can support growing bodies and brains.

10/16/2026

Healthy habits don't have to be perfect to make a difference!

Join us for a Parent Café to learn practical ways to support healthy relationships with food, movement, sleep, and body image. We'll share ideas, encourage one another, and focus on small steps that can create lasting positive changes for families with children of all ages.

Please join us for our Parent Café focused on simple ways to help your family build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. We will talk about food, movement, sleep, routines, screen time, and how the everyday choices we make at home can support growing bodies and brains.

10/15/2026

Are you expecting and curious about breastfeeding?

We have a helpful blog that covers the benefits of breastfeeding, helpful supplies and helpful tips and resources for support.

Read “Breastfeeding Basics” here: https://www.childandfamilyresourcenetwork.org/post/breastfeeding-basics

10/13/2026

Being a new parent or guardian can be confusing, and at times, overwhelming.

When you’re not sure how to approach a new parenting challenge, having a non-judgmental resource for trusted information can feel like a lifeline.

Consider us your village of support! —https://www.childandfamilyresourcenetwork.org/

10/08/2026

Life isn’t always easy. Just like adults, children have to learn how to recover from setbacks. This is called resilience.

COMING SOON: Our FREE guide, A Parent’s Roadmap to Helping Young Children Thrive Through Life’s Challenges, created for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5.

Learn simple ways to help young children build confidence, develop healthy relationships, manage emotions and navigate life’s challenges.

Stay tuned — the guide will be available soon!

10/06/2026

Early childhood nutrition is important— it’s critical to building strong bodies and healthy brains!

Read article to learn more — https://www.childandfamilyresourcenetwork.org/post/early-childhood-nutrition-benefits

10/01/2026

Have you noticed some emotional or behavioral changes in younger siblings now that their older siblings are back in school?

This is normal — and there are ways you can help your little ones adjust to changes and new routines. Check out our tips for back-to-school changes for your younger kids who aren’t quite there yet! —https://www.childandfamilyresourcenetwork.org/post/back-to-school

09/29/2026

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We offer quarterly tips, resources and family events to help you and your family thrive! Signing up for our e-newsletter is easy, and did we mention, FREE?

09/24/2026

Did you know that our Family Support Specialists will come to your home or meet with you and your kids wherever you’re comfortable to help you with parenting tips and resources?

Learn more here: https://www.childandfamilyresourcenetwork.org/

09/22/2026

Looking for some easy meal recipes? 🥘🥫🍲🥮

We’ve got you covered! From breakfast to snacks and dinner, we have a free collection of affordable meal recipes to fill your family’s tummies!

View recipes here:https://16bd666e-5eae-4e6c-b8bf-bd0f9671ddf4.usrfiles.com/ugd/16bd66_eaad29a195c44aab8747553eb3ce652d.pdf