Parenting Network
The Parenting Network Community of Support is where GVSU faculty and staff can share, learn, network and connect over the shared experience of being a parent/caregiver.
A description of each group is as follows:
Moms Network (Allendale + Pew): Provides a space to check in, share resources, talk about feelings, and take of the “professional hat” to connect as moms.
Dads Network (Allendale): Casual, authentic safe space for dads to share stories, process, and grow together.
Parenting Network Events Schedule
All groups meet during the lunch hour. Please go to www.gvsu.edu/sprout for description of the monthly topic.
Moms Network (Allendale)
Please register at gvsu.edu/sprout. A pizza lunch will be provided!
|
Date |
Topic |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
September 10, 2019 |
Apples, donuts, and pumpkin patches - oh my! We'll be discussing fall activities and events. |
12-1pm |
KC 2201 |
|
October 15, 2019 |
Happy Holidays! We'll be discussing Thanksgiving traditions and activities with our kids, and how to give your kids the world (aka presents), but not go overboard. |
12-1pm |
KC 1104 |
|
November 19, 2019 |
What's going on in your life? What's weighing on your mind as a mother? This will be an open time just to chat as moms. |
12-1pm |
KC 2201 |
|
December 10, 2019 |
Let's talk winter activities! We'll be creating/brainstorming winter resources for family fun activities for all ages and interests. |
12-1pm |
KC 2201 |
|
January 14, 2020 |
Meltdowns, Tantrums, Discipline & Positive Reinforcement |
12-1pm |
TBD |
|
February 11, 2020 |
Self-Care for Busy Moms |
12-1pm |
TBD |
|
March 17, 2020 |
Date Night Tips |
12-1pm |
TBD |
|
April 21, 2020 |
Open discussion: What's on your mind? |
12-1pm |
TBD |
Moms Network (Pew)
Please register at gvsu.edu/sprout. A pizza lunch will be provided!
|
Date |
Topic |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
September 10, 2019 |
Calming the Chaos with After School Routines – Discussion on handling the change of season with new routines. |
12-1pm |
DEV 303C |
|
October 9, 2019 |
Oh My Gourd, it’s Fall! – Discussion on finding fun fall activities for all. |
12-1pm |
DEV 119E |
|
November 13, 2019 |
Holiday Recipe Exchange – Discussion on family favorite recipes, quick and easy recipes, and healthy snack recipes. Bring a recipe, take a recipe, and add something new to your holiday feasts! |
12-1pm |
DEV 119E |
|
December 12, 2019 |
Winter Activities – Let's create winter resources of family fun activities for all ages and interests. |
12-1pm |
DEV 303C |
|
February 18, 2020 |
TBD |
12-1pm |
DEV 303C |
|
April 21, 2020 |
TBD |
12-1pm |
DEV 303C |
Dads Network (Allendale)
Please register at gvsu.edu/sprout. A pizza lunch will be provided!
|
Date |
Topic |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
September 12, 2019 |
TBD |
12-1pm |
KC 1247 |
|
December 12, 2019 |
TBD |
12-1pm |
KC 1247 |
|
March 12, 2020 |
TBD |
12-1pm |
KC 1247 |
|
June 11, 2020 |
TBD |
12-1pm |
KC 1247 |