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Fall 2020 Family Resiliency Webinars

With so many of the things that we were accustomed to taking for granted (like kids being able to go to school) changing due to COVID-19 the UMN Extension family resiliency team is planning to host a series of free family resiliency webinars later this August, September and October. 

AUGUST WEBINARS

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING: NOW MORE THAN EVER

Now is the time to make known end-of-life health care wishes in writing--a process called advance care planning.

Thursday, August 27:
AM: 11 am-noon. To register: https://z.umn.edu/ACPam 
PM: 7-8 pm. To register: https://z.umn.edu/ACPpm

SEPTEMBER WEBINARS

COMO ORGANIZAR Y GUARDAR EN UN LUGAR SEGURO LOS DOCUMENTOS IMPORTANTES

Esta presentacion en linea y en espanol esta culturalmente orientada en como ordenar y guardar los documentos importantes en la vida diaria y para casos inesperados.
 
Wednesday, September 2; 10-11 am
https://z.umn.edu/Organizardocumentos
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RELIEVING PAYDAY LOANS

Are you stuck with a high priced payday loan? Participate in this webinar to learn how to escape the 'payday loan debt trap’.
 
Wednesday, September 9; 6:30-7:30 pm
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LET'S TALK ABOUT DISCIPLINE: INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL AGE

Join us to discuss how to discipline infants, toddlers and preschoolers for the health and well-being of them and parents.
 
Monday, September 14; 7-8 pm
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WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

In this webinar you will learn three simple steps to make meal planning easier.

Thursday, September 17; 7-8 pm
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LET'S TALK ABOUT DISCIPLINE: EARLY AND LATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE

Make daily informed decisions on discipline for the health and well-being of early and late elementary age children.
 
Monday, September 21; 7-8 pm
To register: https://z.umn.edu/DiscELE
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MENTAL WELL-BEING AND SELF-CARE

How do we care for ourselves mentally while navigating a challenging time?

Tuesday, September 22; 1-2 pm
To register: http://z.umn.edu/MentalWellbeing-SelfCare

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BUILDING YOUR CREDIT HISTORY

Understand your credit report and score, how to obtain copies, correct mistakes, and identify steps to build your credit history. Beginners welcome!
 
Wednesday September 23
AM: 11 am-noon. To register: https://z.umn.edu/credithistoryam
PM: 7-8 pm. To register: https://z.umn.edu/credithistorypm
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FEEDING YOUR SCHOOL AGED CHILD

Discover helpful tips, learn simple snacks and meals and explore the school nutrition program. 
 
Thursday, September 24; 10-11 am
To register: https://z.umn.edu/feedingschoolchildren
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LET'S TALK ABOUT DISCIPLINE: PRE-TEEN & TEEN 

Learn how to make better discipline decisions on a daily basis for the well-being of your pre-teen and teen.
 
Monday, September 28; 7-8 pm
To register: https://z.umn.edu/DiscPTT
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PLANNING HOLIDAY SPENDING IN THE MIDST OF THE PANDEMIC

Consider what holiday spending will look like this year and explore what will work for your own unique situation.

Tuesday, September 29; 10-11 am
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INTRODUCTION TO RENTWISE

Professionals are invited to this introduction of RentWise, a tenant education program, to learn about incorporating this curriculum into their programming.

Thursday, October 1; 10-11 am
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PREPARING FOR WORKPLACE BENEFIT OPEN SEASON DECISIONS

Learn more about workplace benefits and identify strategies to maximize available resources.
 
Tuesday, October 6
AM: 11 am- noon. To register: https://z.umn.edu/WorkplaceBenefitDecisionsAM
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FUN AROUND THE TABLE: FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Join other MN families to play trivia online and learn about health, 4-H, finances and much more in a fun way.
 
Thursday, October 8; 6:30-7:30 pm
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HEALTH INSURANCE BASICS

This workshop will introduce tools to help families make the best health insurance decisions.
 
Tuesday, October 13
AM: 11 am-noon. To register: https://z.umn.edu/healthinsuranceAM
PM: 7-8 pm. To register: https://z.umn.edu/healthinsurancePM
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WHO'S ON YOUR FINANCIAL TEAM?

To get your financial house in order, it takes a team of professionals. Who should be on your team? 
 
Thursday, October 15; 3-4 pm
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PUT SAVINGS TO WORK

Learn about saving and investing to make your money work for you.
Tuesday, October 20; 11 am-noon
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COVID-19: COLLEGE PARENTS SPEAK OUT

This webinar will provide information on the pandemic challenges that face young adult’s college education.
 
Wednesday, October 21; 2-3 pm
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WHEN IT'S FAMILY: FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF OLDER ADULTS

Elder family financial exploitation (EFFE) is one of the most prevalent types of elder abuse. Learn critical steps to help prevent and address EFFE.
 
Thursday, October 22; noon-1 pm
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LIGHTEN UP: LETTING GO OF CLUTTER

Participants will explore the health and financial benefits of decluttering and be introduced to the KonMari Method.
 
Tuesday, October 27; 7-8 pm

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