Tompkins Families

04/09/2026

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Email from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County Parenting Workshops, Family fun activites, Community Resources and more WEBSITE l EVENTS l JOBS l INTERNSHIPS l OUR STAFF l VOLUNTEER April

03/30/2026

Open Family Playgroup happening Mondays until April 27st! Come over with your child 0-4yo anytime between 9:30 - 11:30am. We are at CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY). Register here: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/

03/26/2026

Next Coalition for Families will be on the topic of "Building Daily Play Routines and Enhancing Sensory Experiences"
Monday, April 13th 2026 from Noon - 1pm at CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue) Register here: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/april-2026-coalition-for-families/

Families, community members, & professionals are invited to join our monthly hybrid presentation by Bonnie Riley, Ithaca College professor of Occupational Therapy.
*Lunch will be offered to those coming in person.*

03/24/2026

Come and learn Communication Skills with your children (ages 6-10yo) in Dryden this Spring!!

The next "2 Generations PS: It Works!" Communication Skills class series for parents and their children is starting on Tuesday April 14th at 5pm at Dryden Highschool (118 Freeville Rd, Dryden, NY 13053). FREE, registration required: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy

03/23/2026

The next PS: It Works! Communication Skills parenting workshop will start on April 30th, and it will be happening on Thursdays at Noon! Free, but registration is required: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy

03/02/2026

FREE Stronger Together event happening on Saturday, March 14th, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at CCE Tompkins!
🍕🥗Healthy Family Meal • 🪴Seed Planting • 🐕‍🦺Dog Training Demo • 🪱Composting • 👶🧸Baby Doll Circle Time • 🎨Craft Time • and 📖Storytime!
Each family will receive a free gift and a ticket to enter a raffle!
Registration is open! https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mpfz9xm1unuewn/

02/25/2026

Come and join us for the next Coalition for Families on the topic of "Adult Role Models: Talking to Your Children about the Facts of Life". Monday, March 9th, from Noon - 1pm at CCE Tompkins and online. Free, but registration is required:
https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/march-2026-coalition-for-families/

02/20/2026

Come join us for our second Winter Family Playgroup! Starting Thursdays, 9:30-1130am! Join other families in playing and learning together with our Parenting Educators every week with Baby Doll Circle time, Story Time, Free Play, Snacks and more! This playgroup is free but registration is required: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy

02/20/2026

Our next Thriving with Your Spirited Child parenting workshop starts Wednesday, March 11th at 6 pm EST. This no cost, 7-week virtual workshop series is for parents and caregivers who want to learn additional tools to effectively support and raise their spirited child(ren).

Learn how to understand your and your child’s temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles.

Click the link below or scan the QR to register for a class with us today!
https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy

01/08/2026

The next Coalition for Families will be on the topic of "Nonviolent Communication and Family Wellness". Monday, February 9th, from Noon - 1pm, both in person (615 Willlow Avenue, Ithaca NY) and online by zoom. Learn strategies to transform everyday conversations into opportunities for understanding and harmony. Presented by Steve Torma, co-founder of The REAL Center in Asheville NC, & Compassion Camp Co-Director. Free, but registration is required:
https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m17z6d0w0ua4a5t/

01/06/2026

Family Playgroup starts tomorrow, Wed, Jan 7th, from 3-5pm at CCE Tompkins! https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy