It's August and back-to-school season is in full swing across northern Indiana! Positive Parenting Program is supporting parents with kids who are going to a new school this year (or are looking ahead a year or two to that transition and want to prepare)!

First, as part of our Community Partners services with Geminus, we are offering a virtual workshop on "Doing Well in Middle and High School" in English and Spanish for any parent of school-age kids in Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, and St. Joseph counties in Indiana!

This free hourlong virtual workshop provides proven strategies to help any parent equip their kids with the tools they need to do their best as they move on to junior high, middle school, or high school! Even if your child still has a year or two before those milestones, this workshop will supply you with plenty of ideas you can start to implement now in your own home! All you need is an Internet connected device and Zoom, a free virtual meeting app for PC, Mac, and all smartphones/tablets.

The workshop in English is at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 21, and the workshop in Spanish is at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 14. Sign up with the buttons below!

You can also download PDF informational flyers to share, just click here for the English flyer and here for the Spanish. Also please feel free to forward this email to any parents or partner organizations you know of in these four counties.

Also, we are partnering with YSB (Youth Service Bureau) in South Bend to provide the same workshop in-person in English at their wonderful building at 411 Caterina Street! That workshop is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, and we will provide child care activities. We will also have B.A.B.E. Store & More coupons for parent attendees who have babies and toddlers! Download the PDF flyer here to share or for more details. Please click the button below to register so we know how many children to prepare activities for:

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

Thriving Families Group returns in September – join us!

We’re thrilled to announce our next 8-week Thriving Families Group kicks off September 8 at First Light Mission in Goshen – and we’d love you to be part of it!

Presented in partnership with The SOURCE Elkhart County, this special hybrid course gives you practical, research-backed parenting strategies you can adapt to your family’s unique needs. Here’s what to expect:

Launch Night (In-Person):

📅 Monday, Sept. 8 | 🕠 5:30 PM

📍 First Light Mission (801 W Wilkinson St, Goshen)

Pick up your workbook, meet your Triple P provider, and get started!

Virtual Sessions (Zoom):

Continue learning conveniently from home over the following weeks using Zoom (works on any device!).

Celebration Night (In-Person):

📅 Monday, Oct. 27 | 🕠 5:30 PM

📍 First Light Mission (801 W Wilkinson St, Goshen)

We’ll gather again to:

🎓 Receive your completion certificate

👨👩👧👦 Celebrate your parenting journey

🧸 Enjoy kid-friendly activities (childcare provided!)

Available in English & Spanish

Click the flyer image above to download PDFs with registration links in both languages, or use the buttons below to sign up now! Spots are limited – reserve yours today!

We all know kids thrive with routines, but let’s be honest: even the best-laid plans can lead to power struggles when it’s time to transition from playtime to bedtime (or any time in between!). The good news? There are proven ways to turn daily tasks into smoother, more positive experiences for everyone.

Our partners at Triple P International just published a fantastic article packed with practical, research-backed strategies to:

• Reframe routines in ways kids can embrace
• Reduce resistance around mealtimes, mornings, and bedtimes
• Build cooperation that lasts beyond any single task

Click below to discover how small shifts can make big differences in your daily rhythm! And pass it along to another parent who could use these tips!

Triple P will be one of dozens of service providers from across Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, and St. Joseph counties at the Geminus North Central Indiana Provider Fair Sept. 9 in South Bend!

The public is invited to this free resource fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Gillespie Event Center, 53995 State Highway 933, South Bend. Attendees will be able to gather information and goodies from programs and organizations providing services to individuals and families across the four-county region. We hope to see you there!

Need to know how to get Triple P support in our community? 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 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.

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 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!

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

Since its launch, Triple P for Baby Online has touched the lives of more than 100 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 download this PDF info sheet about Triple P for Baby Online (and in-person groups) to share with parents of babies and expecting parents!

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

Contact Triple P: info@triplepelkhartcounty.org or call at (574) 226-0160.

Triple P Elkhart County is powered by Horizon Education Alliance.

Learn more at heaindiana.org

Triple P Elkhart County is funded in part thanks to generous grants from Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Early Learning Indiana, and Geminus.