Triple P Elkhart County Parent Newsletter - February 2026

Fight the winter blues with Triple P!

As we move through the winter months, we know that parenting challenges can feel a little heavier. That's why Triple P Elkhart County is offering a special series of free, virtual workshops designed to bring more connection, calm, and confidence into your home.


Don't miss these upcoming sessions:


🗓️ Feb. 11, 2 p.m.: Caring for Your Relationship

A strong partnership is the foundation of a strong family. This workshop offers strategies to nurture your connection with your co-parent or partner, even during the busiest seasons. Register: tinyurl.com/0211caring


🗓️ Feb. 23, 4 p.m.: When Emotions Feel Low (For Parents of Teens)

This session provides tools to support both your teenager's emotional well-being and your own as a parent. Register: tinyurl.com/022326low


🗓️ March 11, 4 p.m.: Tools for an Anxious Mind (For Parents of Teens)

Learn practical, positive strategies to help your teen — and yourself — manage worry and anxiety. Register: tinyurl.com/0311anxious


🗓️ March 23, 2 p.m.: Tools for Family Disagreements (For All Parents)

Turn conflicts into opportunities for connection and problem-solving with proven techniques for the whole family. Register: tinyurl.com/0323tools


All workshops are free, one-hour sessions on Zoom, presented in English or in Spanish. Click the image of the flyer to download a PDF flyer in English and Spanish. When you register, you’ll receive an email with simple instructions for joining.


Find your path to a warmer, brighter winter. Sign up for one or all!


👉 View all upcoming events and register at: TriplePElkhartCounty.org


Let's make this season one of growth and connection. Read on for more updates!

Triple P begins monthly workshop series in Bristol at The HUB!

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 (All Sessions 6:45–7:45 PM at The HUB, 101 Vistula St, Bristol):


🗓️ Feb. 26: Helping Kids Handle Frustrations | [Register: tinyurl.com/Upset1]


🗓️ March 12: Creating Balance in a Busy World | [Register: tinyurl.com/CalmFamily]


🗓️ March 26: Helping Kids Follow Instructions | [Register: tinyurl.com/Obey3]


🗓️ 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!

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 | 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 February 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!

Upcoming events

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 11

Triple P: Caring for Your Relationship 

Hosted on Zoom, 2:00p-3:00p

*for parents/caregivers of teens and pre-teens


Monday, February 16

Triple P: Raising Competent Teens

Hosted on Zoom, 6:00p-7:30p

*for parents/caregivers of teens and pre-teens


Monday, February 23

Triple P: When Emotions Feel Low: Caring for Yourself and Your Teen

Hosted on Zoom, 4:00p-5:00p

*for parents/caregivers of teens and pre-teens


Tuesday, February 24

Triple P: Safe Sleep

Hosted at FRC (500 N Nappanee St, Elkhart), 3:00p-4:00p

*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12


Tuesday, February 24

Triple P: Getting Teens to Cooperate

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

*for parents/caregivers of pre-teens and teens


Thursday, February 26

Triple P: Coping With Frustration

Hosted at The HUB (101 W Vistula St, Bristol), 6:45p-7:45p

*for all parents/caregivers


March


Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3-March 31

Triple P: Triple P Baby Group (two sessions a week)

Hosted on Zoom, 10:00a-11:00a, Register Online

*for parents/caregivers of children 12 months and younger


Wednesday, March 4

Triple P: Digital Wellbeing

Hosted at Heart City Church (303 S 3rd St, Elkhart), 5:30p-7:00p, Download PDF Flyer, Register Online

*for parents/caregivers of teens and pre-teens

*Family dinner at 5:30p with workshop starting at 6:00p

Events in Spanish


February


Monday, February 9

Triple P: Raising Competent Teens

Hosted on Zoom, 6p-7:30p

*for parents/caregivers of teens and pre-teens


Tuesday, February 10

Triple P: Safe Sleep

Hosted at FRC (500 N Nappanee St, Elkhart), 3:30p-4:00p

*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12


Wednesday, February 11

Triple P: Caring for Your Relationship 

Hosted on Zoom, 2:00p-3:00p

*for parents/caregivers of teens and pre-teens


Monday, February 23

Triple P: When Emotions Feel Low: Caring for Yourself and Your Teen

Hosted on Zoom, 4:00p-5:00p

*for parents/caregivers of teens and pre-teens


Thursday, February 26

Triple P: Supporting Healthy Relationships

Hosted at FRC (500 N Nappanee St, Elkhart), 11:00a-12:00p

*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12


March


Monday, March 9

Triple P: Raising Resilient Children

Hosted on Zoom, 6:00p-7:30p, Register Online

*for parents/caregivers of children age 0-12

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.

We are the home of Positive Parenting Program in Elkhart County and beyond!

Need to know how to get Triple P support in our community? No matter how you support families in our community, or even if you’re a parent or caregiver seeking one-on-one or group parenting support, we at Triple P Elkhart County are your first stop.


Here’s how you can connect with us:


📞 Call Us: Leave a message on our bilingual phone line at 574-226-0160 with your name and number, and we’ll return your call as soon as possible.


📧 Email Us: Reach out at info@triplepelkhartcounty.org with details about the services you’re interested in or any questions you have. We’ll respond promptly!


🌐 Use Building Strong Brains Findhelp: Visit tinyurl.com/findhelptpec to send a referral through Findhelp, a free online resource directory available anytime.


📱 Message Us on Social Media: Send us a direct message on Facebook (@triplepinelkhartcounty) or Instagram (@triplepelkhartcounty): we’re here to help!


At Triple P Elkhart County, we’re committed to making it easy for you to access the support and resources you need, whether from us or our partner organizations across the community. Let’s work together to strengthen families and build brighter futures!

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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.