Triple P Elkhart County Parent Newsletter - April 2026 | | There's still time to sign up for the next Triple P for Baby Group at Goshen Public Library! | | |
A new Triple P for Baby Group is starting soon at the Goshen Public Library, and we'd love for you and your little one to join us!
This six-week series is designed for parents and caregivers of babies up to 12 months old (and expecting parents too!). Each session is a warm, supportive space to learn practical strategies that build confidence and connection during your baby's first year.
Here are the details:
🗓️ When: Mondays, April 13-May 18
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.-noon
📍 Where: Goshen Public Library
What to expect:
- Proven parenting strategies tailored to your baby's development
- Tips on sleep, soothing, bonding, and building healthy routines
- Connection with other local parents at the same stage of life
- A Goshen College Music Together demo class that brings scientific principles of parent-child interaction to life!
Childcare is available! We'll provide supervised activities for children of crawling age and older. If you have a younger infant, you're welcome to keep them with you during the sessions.
This free series is a beautiful opportunity to invest in your parenting journey and give your baby a strong, loving foundation.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to click the button below to reserve your spot today!
| | Start your Thriving Families journey this May at First Light Mission in Goshen | | |
Looking for practical, positive ways to strengthen your family connections? Join us for the next Triple P Thriving Families Group, meeting weekly at First Light Mission in Goshen.
Over eight weeks, you'll discover meaningful, evidence-based strategies for nurturing positive relationships with your children no matter their age or stage. This free, in-person series offers a supportive environment where you can learn alongside other parents and caregivers.
Here are the details:
🗓️ When: Mondays, May 4-June 29
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Where: First Light Mission, 801 West Wilkinson Street, Goshen
Whether you're navigating daily routines, building cooperation, or simply want to feel more confident in your parenting, this group will give you tools you can use right away.
Click the image of the flyer to download a PDF version for printing or sharing. Click the button to save your seat!
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| Triple P monthly workshop series in Bristol at The HUB continues in March! | | |
Triple P is excited to partner with The HUB (Hearts United for Bristol) to bring a free parenting workshop series to the Bristol community.
Join us for one of seven engaging, hour-long sessions from February through June. We’ll tackle the topics you face every day, from frustration to chores, screen time to sibling conflict, in a supportive and practical setting.
Here’s the schedule for April and beyond (all Sessions 6:45–7:45 PM at The HUB, 101 Vistula St, Bristol):
🗓️ April 16: Building Responsibility through Chores | [Register: tinyurl.com/Chores4]
🗓️ May 14: Reducing Sibling Conflict | [Register: tinyurl.com/Sibling5]
🗓️ June 11: Screens, Limits and Balance | [Register: tinyurl.com/Screens6]
🗓️ June 25: Stress Less | [Register: tinyurl.com/MoreCalm7]
🌟 Children are welcome! We’ll provide fun activities for kids while you focus on learning tools you can use right away.
Ready to bring more calm and connection to your home? Click the image of the flyer to download the full flyer with all the details and easy registration links.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with other parents and build your positive parenting toolkit one practical skill at a time. We can’t wait to see you at The HUB!
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| Monthly Safe Sleep workshop for parents of babies at Family Resource Center! | | |
One of the most important — and sometimes most challenging — parts of caring for a baby is ensuring they sleep safely and soundly. To help parents of babies with this vital part of parenting, Triple P Elkhart County is partnering with the Family Resource Center to offer a free workshop series: Safe Sleep and Developing Sleep Patterns.
This special hour is designed to give you both knowledge and practical tools. In the first 30 minutes, we'll cover essential, evidence-based Safe Sleep steps for your baby. In the second half, we'll share Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) strategies proven to help develop healthy sleep patterns.
Here's how you can join us:
- When: One Tuesday each month (April 28 this month) | 3:00-4:00 p.m.
- Where: Family Resource Center | 500 N Nappanee St, Suite 4A, Elkhart
- Cost: Free
- Please Note: No childcare is provided. To ensure a timely start, we ask that you arrive 10 minutes early.
¡Este taller también se ofrece en español! Puede encontrar las fechas y enlaces de registro en español en nuestro folleto adjunto.
Give yourself the gift of confidence and calm. Learn the steps to create a safe sleeping environment and build positive routines that benefit your whole family.
Secure your spot today and sleep better tonight.
| | Download the April calendar! | | Click the image of the calendar to download a PDF Triple P event calendar for all this month's events in both English and Spanish! | | 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
April
Mondays, April 13-May 18
Triple P: 6-Week Baby Group
Hosted at Goshen Public Library, 10:00a-12:00p, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregiver who are prenatal or have an infant 12 months old or younger
*12 seats available
Thursday, April 16
Triple P: Doing Chores
Hosted at The HUB (101 W Vistula St), 6:45p-7:45p, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12
Monday, April 20
Triple P: Getting Teens Connected
Hosted on zoom, 6:00p-7:30p, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of teens and pre-teens
Friday, April 24
Triple P: Thriving in Kindergarten
Hosted at Hawthorne Early Learning Center, 10:00a-10:45a, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children going into kindergarten
Tuesday, April 28
Triple P: Safe Sleep
Hosted at FRC (500 N Nappanee St), 3:00p-4:00p, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12
May
Mondays, May 4-June 29
Triple P: Thriving Families Group
Hosted on Zoom, 5:30p-7:30p, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregiver of children 2-12 years
Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 5-June 2
Triple P: 5-Week Baby Group
Hosted on Zoom, 10:00a-11:00a, Register Online
*for parents/caregiver who are prenatal or have an infant 12 months old or younger
*15 seats available
*Must attend the orientation session at FRC (500 Nappanee St) on April 30 (between 10:00a and 3:00p) to complete enrollment paperwork and pick up workbook
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Events in Spanish
April
Monday, April 13
Triple P: Getting Teens Connected
Hosted on zoom, 6:00p-7:30p, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of teens and pre-teens
Tuesday, April 14
Triple P: Finding Your Approach to Parenting
Hosted on Zoom: 12:30p-1:30p, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12
Tuesday, April 14
Triple P: Safe Sleep
Hosted at FRC (500 N Nappanee St), 3:00p-4:00p, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12
Tuesday, April 21
Triple P: Learning to Use the Toilet
Hosted on Zoom: 12:30p-1:30p, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12
Thursday, April 23
Triple P: Independent Eating
Hosted at FRC (500 N Nappanee St), 11:00a-12:00p, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12
Friday, April 24
Triple P: Thriving in Kindergarten
Hosted at Hawthorne Early Learning Center, 10:00a-10:45a, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children going into kindergarten
Tuesday, April 28
Triple P: Independent Eating
Hosted on Zoom: 12:30p-1:30p, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12
May
Tuesday, May 5
Triple P: Developing Screen Time Routines
Hosted on Zoom, 12:30p-1:30p, Register Online
*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12
| | Join the MHAM 2026 Spring Summit on Building Resilience in person or online! | | |
You’re invited to the free 2026 Mental Health Awareness Michiana Spring Summit, “Building Resilience Through Strategic & Radical Partnerships,” on Thursday, April 16, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Elkhart Health & Aquatic Center, with hybrid attendance available. Triple P Elkhart County Director Leah Plank will be part of a panel discussion during the event.
Caregivers, community leaders, and professionals are welcome to explore creative partnerships that strengthen services and community impact.
Learn more and register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting bit.ly/MHAM-2026-SPRING-SUMMIT
| | Check out the Crib Sheet for baby resources across Elkhart County! | | |
Triple P is proud to have partnered with The SOURCE to create a new directory of resources for parents of babies in Elkhart County! Click the image here to download a two-page PDF of the new Crib Sheet in English and in Spanish, complete with clickable links for the websites, apps, and other resources listed.
This link is also available at TriplePElkhartCounty.org and TheSOURCEElkhartCounty.org, and future updates to the sheet will be available there.
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Triple P Elkhart County is funded in part thanks to generous grants from the Bontrager Family Foundation, Early Learning Indiana, Geminus, and the Well Foundation.
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