Volume 04: Issue 8 | August 2021
FUN SUMMER FAMILY ACTIVITY!
SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY HEALTH

Strengthening Families with the 5 Protective Factors
While every family has challenges, they also have strengths that they can draw upon during difficult times. Understanding how to build upon your family’s strengths in five essential areas can help you feel more confident, less stressed and better connected to your children.
1.Helping Kids Understand Feelings
Showing your kids how to name, understand and manage emotions, express themselves and get along with others.
Managing Emotions Ages 6-12 - Door County Parents

Elementary school kids are still learning to identify emotions, understand why they happen, and how to manage them. As children grow, the things that provoke emotional responses will change. This means the strategies they use to deal with them...

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doorcountyparents.com
2.Parenting as Children Grow
Learning to support your child’s growth at every age and stage.
Children (Ages 4-11) - Milestones & Schedules

Besides tracking your child's growth and development, you can learn about topics such as developmental disabilities, immunization recommendations, and screening.

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www.cdc.gov
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Check out Door County Farm Markets for fresh, local produce!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR A LIST OF DOOR COUNTY FARMERS MARKET LOCAITONS
3.Connecting with Others
Building a network of people who care about you and your family.
Making Good Friends - HelpGuide.org

love & friendship Our society tends to place an emphasis on romantic relationships. We think that just finding that right person will make us happy and fulfilled. But research shows that friends are actually even more important to our...

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www.helpguide.org
4.Building Inner Strength
Keeping it together – and even growing stronger – during times of stress.
INFOGRAPHIC: Why "Me" Time Makes a Huge Difference to...

Having time for ourselves reboots our brains, enhances our relationships, and even makes us more productive. Here's how to get more

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www.happify.com
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5.Knowing How to Find Help
Seeking support in times of need and knowing how to accept help when it’s offered.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
If your family, or you know of a family that is in need, please reach out to Rebecca for assistance. Housing, utilities, infant needs (diapers, wipes, etc),
FREE and CONFIDENTIAL support for ANY Door County family raising children in Door County or an individual enrolled in K-12 schooling whom has not yet graduated. A Community Connector is a parent peer who has experienced challenges of their own, received Door County services and has learned how to advocate for their family.
Contact Rebecca Nicholson for assistance and support regarding the following:
  • Rent, utility, food assistance
  • Infant / toddler basic needs
  • Children's mental health / disability support
  • Vehicle repair and purchase assistance
  • Anything else related to raising a family
Rebecca Nicholson
(920) 421-3145 call or text
rebecca@unitedwaydc.com
or fill out an interest form and she will contact you
Door County Partnership
for Children and Families


Everyone is Welcome!
Sept. 10, 2021 (8:15am-9:15am)


The Partnership quarterly meeting is open to any Door County parent / community member. You are especially encouraged to attend our quarterly Partnership meetings to hear what the Partnership has been working on. This program is family-centered and it can be very helpful to get feedback from community members so please be sure to share any feedback or suggestions you may have, we want to hear your voice! 
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Door County Partnership for Children and Families, please contact:

Rebecca Nicholson
Community Connector
(920) 421-3145