Healthy Parenting Program at A Child's Place, PA

06/11/2026

Beaver County Families!
Join us for Group Connection: Enjoy Healthy Eating on a Tight Budget — a free 6-lesson program led by Penn State Extension Nutrition Education advisers covering smart shopping, food prep, and delicious recipes!

📍 Grace Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074
🕞 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

📅 Upcoming Dates:
• June 25 – My Plate
• July 30 – Fix it Safe
• August 27 – Plan: Know What's For Dinner
• September 24 – Shop For Value: Check the Facts
• October 29 – Prepare Community Table Meal
• November 19 – Choosing a Healthier You For Life & GRADUATION! 🎓

✨ Also provided at every class:
✅ Light Refreshments & Activities
✅ Parent Networking
✅ Monthly Giveaway & Taste Testing
✅ Free Dinner Following Each Class
✅ Kitchen Tools for graduates who attend all 6 lessons!

👨‍👩‍👧 Who qualifies? Parents or caregivers of a child 19 or under who qualify for WIC or free/reduced school lunch.

📲 Registration required — Call or text Renee' at 412.559.1938

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

This video is a powerful reminder of my commitment to breaking generational patterns in parenting.

When my daughter gets angry, matching her energy only escalates the situation — leaving us both frustrated and unable to move forward. As the parent, it's my responsibility to stay regulated so I can help her regulate too.

That means either grounding myself enough to guide her through the moment, or recognizing when the best move is simply to walk away and give us both space to reset.

05/07/2026

03/25/2026

LOGIC! It seems so simple. This is such a good reminder about the way our brains, and more importantly, our teens' brains handle logic. Even the most regulated adult has a hard time processing logical thoughts when they are feeling strong emotions.

Picture this:
You're in the basement and see a spider. You scream! You know there are very few poisonous spiders in our area. You know the spider is tiny. You know you can simply kill it or trap it and the problem is solved... But you still scream and stand there without acting... or burn down the house!

This is what happens when we try to reason with our teens who are activated.

So what do we do?

1. Keep pushing. Keep pressure on them.
2. Give in.
3. Walk away and come back to the conversation when they (AND YOU) are calmer.

Options 2 and 3 may SEEM the same. But the difference is you and your mindset. I'm not giving in. I'm not ignoring the problem. I'm recognizing that time to calm down is key. We can solve the problem after we resolve the emotions.

02/19/2026

Parenting is hard. You are not alone!

Finding these little tricks to feeding little people got me through some of the hardest feeding challenges!
Let us know some of your tricks that have worked!

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1aL7FKpqTC/

02/17/2026

This fact blows my mind. Parenting toddlers and preschool age children can be so exhausting, but remember that this phase will pass and while they are asking, you are connected to their learning! Parents, stay calm on question #438 before breakfast!!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AVjvVZLiA/

02/16/2026

Parenting is hard. You are not alone!!!

01/22/2026

The big winter weather alert has hit us and I challenge you all to stay warm and safe over the next week! Staying sane in the house with kids may be a harder challenge! Here are some fun ideas for keeping your kiddos occupied and busy!

Keep them moving!
- YouTube has some great Just Dance videos to keep you all moving and grooving! https://youtube.com/?si=Uv8NeJPgGWEE7Cg-
- Cosmic Yoga is a great way to stretch and relax with fun stories for kids https://youtube.com/?feature=shared

Try some science experiments
- https://mommypoppins.com/kids/50-easy-science-experiments-for-kids-fun-educational-activities-using-household-stuff
_ https://mommypoppins.com/anywhere-kids/boredom-busters/light-experiments-toddlers-preschoolers-kids

Cook up something yummy together!
_ Put out a bowl to catch some fresh snow. Then bring it inside and make some fruit & sugar snow ice cream.
- Make a Mug Cake 8 Easy Mug Cake Recipes to Make With Kids | Mommy Poppins - Things To Do in New York City with Kids https://share.google/3o2UqLD1CFBhImmMc

Text us if you need some more ideas or just need someone to chat with while you're stuck inside!

Parenting is hard. You are not alone!