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SUMMARY:Fun with First Steps
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with Fun with First Steps – Spring Fling! Families are invited to join us for a joyful morning of connection\, creativity\, and play at the Elk River Library. This special Spring Fling event will feature storytime\, hands-on crafts\, and snacks\, all designed to support early learning and quality time together. \nThis free event is hosted by First Steps and the Family Resource Center\, with support from our friendly home visiting nurses\, who will be available throughout the event to answer parenting and child development questions. It’s a relaxed\, welcoming opportunity to learn\, connect\, and feel supported—whether you’re navigating early milestones or simply looking for fun ways to spend time together. \nDesigned for families with young children\, this is a come-as-you-are event. Stay for a few minutes or the whole morning—drop-ins are always welcome\, and no registration is required. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families and children in a fun\, welcoming space. \n📍 Location: Elk River Library 13020 Orono Pkwy\, Elk River\, MN 55330📅 Date: Thursday\, March 5⏰ Time: 10:00am–1:00pm \nWe can’t wait to celebrate spring with you! 🌷📚
URL:https://stirmn.org/event/fun-with-first-steps/
LOCATION:Elk River Library\, Elk River Library
CATEGORIES:Family Resource Center
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SUMMARY:Parenting Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Parent & Caregiver Book Club\nReading: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy\n\nJoin us for a supportive and engaging book club for parents and caregivers as we read Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy—a refreshing\, compassionate approach to parenting that focuses on raising humans\, not just managing behavior.\n\nThis monthly gathering will offer space for reflection\, discussion\, and practical strategies you can use right away. Together\, we’ll explore how to move from self-doubt and burnout to confidence\, connection\, and sturdy leadership at home.\n\nAbout the Book:\nIn Good Inside\, Dr. Becky challenges traditional parenting methods like reward charts and time-outs\, offering a new framework rooted in emotional understanding and skill-building. Through real-life examples and actionable tools\, the book addresses common challenges such as tantrums\, sibling rivalry\, separation anxiety\, and more—helping parents raise resilient\, confident kids while honoring their emotional needs.\n\n Meeting Dates (1st Tuesdays):\nTuesday\, February 3 Chapters 1-3\nTuesday\, March 5 Chapters 4-6\nTuesday\, April 7 Chapters 7-9\n Time: 6:00–7:00 PM\n\n Who Should Attend:Parents and caregivers of children of all ages who are looking for encouragement\, connection\, and practical parenting tools.\nCome as you are\, share as much or as little as you’d like\, and connect with other caregivers on this parenting journey. \n\nThe book can be purchased on Amazon at the following link HERE \n*Scholarships are available for those in need.\n\n\nRegister below for childcare: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx…
URL:https://stirmn.org/event/parenting-book-club/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Family Resource Center
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SUMMARY:Learn\, Grow and Go Parent Support Group- "Just Keep Swimming: Resilience in Parenting"
DESCRIPTION:✨ Parenting Under Pressure? Let’s Reset Together. \nModern parenting is a lot. Busy schedules\, emotional overload\, big feelings (theirs and yours)\, and those moments where you think\, “Why do we keep ending up in the same meltdown?” — you’re not alone. \nJoin us for an engaging\, real-life parenting workshop designed to help you stay calm\, connected\, and confident when things get stressful at home. \n🧠 What you’ll learn (and actually use): \n\n\nHow stress impacts your brain\, body\, and parenting reactions \n\n\nHow to spot your early warning signs before you hit overwhelm \n\n\nSimple mindset and regulation tools to respond instead of react \n\n\nEasy “in-the-moment” calming exercises you can do WITH your child (not just after the meltdown) \n\n\n💬 Includes live interactive training + Q&AWalk away with practical strategies\, fresh perspective\, and renewed confidence in your parenting. \nBy the end of this session\, you’ll:\n✔ Understand how the body-mind connection shapes parenting✔ See how stress affects health\, relationships\, and family dynamics✔ Learn how to shift your thoughts and focus in tough moments✔ Understand why big emotions override logic — for kids and adults \nBecause parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about having better tools for the hard moments. \nRSVP for Childcare: Just Keep Swimming- Childcare Registration – Fill out form
URL:https://stirmn.org/event/learn-grow-and-go-parent-support-group-just-keep-swimming-resilience-in-parenting/
LOCATION:Big Lake FRC at Liberty Elementary\, 17901 205th Ave NW\, Big Lake\, MN 55309\, Big Lake\, MN\, 55330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Resource Center
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SUMMARY:HHW Mental Health and Wellness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Hope in a Hopeless World\nMental Health & Wellness Support Group \nFree\, peer-led support groups open to adults living with mental health concerns or symptoms of mental illness. All groups are led by peers with firsthand experience living with mental health concerns.\n2nd & 4th Thursday of every month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM \nCo-Facilitators: Job & Ryan \nLocation: Main Street Family Services 400 Jackson Ave NW\, Elk River\, MN 55330
URL:https://stirmn.org/event/hhw-mental-health-and-wellness-support-group-4/
LOCATION:Main Street Family Resource Center\, 400 Jackson Ave NW\, Elk River\, MN\, 55330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Resource Center
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SUMMARY:Free Drop in Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Are you or someone you know struggling with mental health stability\, stress or feelings of overwhelm? Main Street Family Services is offering free drop-in therapy. Drop in therapy services are completely free and confidential and no appointment is necessary. A licensed Main Street Family Services Therapist will be available on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00am-1:00pm.
URL:https://stirmn.org/event/free-drop-in-therapy-3/
LOCATION:Family Resource Center\, Family Resource Center
CATEGORIES:Family Resource Center
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SUMMARY:HHW Mental Health and Wellness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Hope in a Hopeless World\nMental Health & Wellness Support Group \nFree\, peer-led support groups open to adults living with mental health concerns or symptoms of mental illness. All groups are led by peers with firsthand experience living with mental health concerns.\n2nd & 4th Thursday of every month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM \nCo-Facilitators: Job & Ryan \nLocation: Main Street Family Services 400 Jackson Ave NW\, Elk River\, MN 55330
URL:https://stirmn.org/event/hhw-mental-health-and-wellness-support-group-5/
LOCATION:Main Street Family Resource Center\, 400 Jackson Ave NW\, Elk River\, MN\, 55330\, United States
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