Science of Parenting Series

Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm UTC-05:00

West Des Moines Public Library | West Des Moines

West Des Moines Public Library
Publisher/HostWest Des Moines Public Library
Science of Parenting Series
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This is a series of four programs. You do not need to attend all four, but registration is requested for each program. Register now: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/events/upcoming?keywords=science%20of%20parenting
📅 Session 1: Understanding Research and Reality
🕰️ Thursday, May 21 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
👶 Session Description: How do parents use research to help inform their unique parenting reality? Learn about how parenting realities are different and discover helpful parenting tools and techniques.
📅 Session 2: Understanding Temperament
🕰️ Thursday, June 25 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
👶 Session Description: As kids grow through different ages, parents also go through stages! Learn about those stages, development, and tips for adapting your parenting to your child's age and abilities.
📅 Session 3: Children's Ages and Parenting Stages
🕰️ Thursday, July 23 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
👶 Session Description: Every child is unique, and individual temperament is one of the biggest reasons why! This workshop will introduce the individual temperament traits and explore how your child’s temperament can impact their feelings and behaviors.
📅 Session 4: Positive Discipline
🕰️ Thursday, July 30 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
👶 Session Description: Parents often cite guidance and discipline as their number one concern. This workshop will help you see positive discipline as an opportunity to build positive parent-child relationships.
These programs are presented by Virginia Atwell and Cassie Odland, Family Wellbeing Educators, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2012, United States

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