Triple P Elkhart County Parent Newsletter - February 2025

Launching now: Triple P for Baby Group at Elkhart Public Library!

We’re thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind opportunity in Indiana: an in-person Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) series designed just for parents of babies!

Starting March 18, join us at the Elkhart Public Library’s main branch downtown for the very first Triple P for Baby Group sessions. If you’re a parent of a baby one year old or younger — or expecting a little one — this 7-week series is for you, and it’s completely free!

During these engaging sessions, you’ll:

✅ Discover how to support your baby’s healthy brain and body development.

✅ Learn proven strategies to encourage mental and physical growth, including sleep routines, soothing techniques, and more.

✅ Gain tools to strengthen your partnership with your co-parent and prioritize your own well-being so you can thrive as a parent.

As a reminder, if you’re an Elkhart County resident, you can also sign up anytime for Triple P for Baby Online, a self-guided version of the same material. Learn more about Triple P for Baby Online at the bottom of this newsletter!

And here’s the best part: Complete the program (in-person or online) and earn B.A.B.E. & More coupons through our partnership with Beacon Health and the B.A.B.E. & More Store, redeemable for essential baby supplies!

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with other parents. Spaces are limited — click below to secure your spot today!

As always, you can find information about all upcoming Triple P workshops and group sessions in the community at TriplePElkhartCounty.org. Read on for more updates!

Unlock your parenting potential with our Thriving Families Group!

Join us March 3 at First Light Mission for a transformative free workshop series designed to empower parents like you!

Triple P’s Thriving Families Group offers seven weeks of actionable strategies and proven techniques to help you navigate parenting challenges with confidence. Each session builds your toolkit with Positive Parenting skills that work in any situation — from daily routines to tough moments.

Why attend?

✅ Master evidence-based strategies for raising resilient, happy kids.

✅ Connect with a supportive community of parents.

✅ Walk away with practical tools to create a calmer, more joyful home.

Don’t wait — spaces are limited!

👉 Click below to claim your spot today!

Upcoming events

Our Triple P for Baby Team Leader, Sabrina Ibarra, has created a printable, shareable monthly event calendar in English and Spanish.

You can click the image of the February calendar here to download a PDF copy in English and Spanish. This is useful for printing as well as sharing digitally, because each Triple P event on the calendar features a link to its registration page! We'll share the calendar each month in this newsletter as well as on our website and social media.

Visit TriplePElkhartCounty.org to sign up for any of the events listed below, and bookmark the page to keep up with the latest Positive Parenting Program events across Elkhart County!

Events in English

February

Wednesday, February 5

Triple P: Healthy Screen Time Habits

Hosted at Heart City Church, 303 S 3rd St, Elkhart 6:00p-7:00p

*for parents/caregivers with children ages 2-12

*dinner will be served at 5:30p

Wednesday, February 12

Triple P: Finding Your Approach to Parenting

Hosted at First Light Mission, 801 W Wilkinson St, Goshen, 10:30a-11:30a

*for all parents and caregivers

Thursday, February 13

Triple P: Supporting Healthy Relationships and Managing Disagreements

Hosted at FRC, 612 E Bristol St, Elkhart, 11:00a-12:00p

*for all parents and caregivers

Monday, February 17

Triple P: Supporting Healthy Relationships and Managing Disagreements

Hosted on Zoom, 6:00p-7:00p

*for all parents and caregivers

Wednesday, February 26

Triple P: Encouraging Cooperation

Hosted at First Light Mission, 801 W Wilkinson St, Goshen, 10:30a-11:30a

*for parents and caregivers of children ages 2-12

Thursday, February 27

Triple P: Coping with Anxiety

Hosted at Concord East Side, 6:00p-7:00p

*for parents/caregivers of teens and/or pre-teens

March

Monday, March 3

Triple P: Thriving Families Group

Hosted at First Light Mission, 801 W Wilkinson St, Goshen, 5:30p-7:30p

*for parents/caregivers of children ages 2-12 years old

Wednesday, March 5

Triple P: Coping with Frustration

Hosted at Heart City Church, 303 S 3rd St, Elkhart, 6:00p-7:00p

*for parents/caregivers with children ages 2-12

*dinner will be served at 5:30p

Events in Spanish

February

Monday, February 10

Triple P: Supporting Healthy Relationships and Managing Disagreements

Hosted on Zoom, 6:00p-7:00p

*for all parents and caregivers

Thursday, February 27

Triple P: Supporting Healthy Relationships and Managing Disagreements

Hosted at FRC, 612 E Bristol St, Elkhart, 11:00a-12:00p

*for all parents and caregivers

Thursday, February 27

Triple P: Coping with Anxiety

Hosted at Concord East Side, 6:00p-7:00p

*for parents/caregivers of teens and/or pre-teens

March

Monday, March 10

Triple P: Home Safety

Hosted on Zoom, 6:00p-7:00p

*for parents/caregivers of infants and toddlers

Free family event: Journey of the Mind art exhibit at Elkhart Public Library

Mental Health Awareness of Michiana (MHAM) is teaming up with the Elkhart Public Library’s main branch to present Journey of the Mind, a powerful monthlong art exhibit celebrating mental health and recovery.

From February 22 to March 15, the library will showcase thought-provoking works by local artists, each piece reflecting the journey of mental health and healing. The opening night celebration is Saturday, February 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library’s main branch, located at 300 S. Second St., Elkhart.

Want to get involved? Click the flyer image to download a shareable PDF or scan the QR code to sign up for an exclusive VIP sneak peek fundraiser supporting MHAM’s mission.

We hope you won’t miss this opportunity to experience art that inspires, educates, and fosters connection.

Triple P for Baby Online: Empowering parents one click at a time!

Since its launch, Triple P for Baby Online has been transforming the lives of parents-to-be and parents of babies across Elkhart County — and we’re so excited to see the positive impact it’s making!

This free, self-guided online program is here to help you confidently navigate the joys and challenges of new parenthood. Packed with practical, research-backed strategies, you’ll learn how to:

✅ Support your baby’s healthy development.

✅ Build confidence in your parenting skills.

✅ Connect with a local Triple P specialist for personalized support whenever you need it.

And here’s the cherry on top: Complete the program and earn B.A.B.E. & More coupons to help you stock up on essential baby supplies! It’s completely free for all parents and caregivers in Elkhart County, and you can do it online, anytime, at your own pace.

Even if you aren't a parent of a baby, we hope you'll spread the word to those who are! Triple P practitioners can click here to download a PDF practitioner guide to Triple P for Baby Online with steps you can take to support parents as they start the program. You can also download this PDF info sheet about Triple P for Baby Online to share with parents!

Backed by research. Proven by parents. Made for you. Start today at: triplep-parenting.com/elkhart-county

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