School District of New Richmond - Family Learning Hub

Family Sessions

We are thrilled to offer multiple in-person family events & sessions throughout the year. All are welcome! These sessions are designed to support and empower families, educators, and communities in raising emotionally healthy children through practical tools, meaningful conversations, and compassionate connections.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 --- Calming the Chaos Session

This session focuses on seeking more calm and cooperation at home. Families will learn how to equip themselves with peaceful parenting tools that reduce stress, strengthen connection, and bring more ease to everyday family life. All families are welcome to attend. We will have coloring pages and snacks for the kids.

See flyer here for more information

Thursday, January 15, 2026 --- Prevention with Connection Session as part of Family Safety Night

This session is all about supporting your family member's wellbeing with tools rooted in brain development and prevention science. Families will create strategies for open conversations and proactive habits that reduce risk and build resilience.

Please note: This is the main session for our Family Safety Night at the New Richmond High School. Flyer coming soon!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 --- MoveMindfully Family Event

Bring the whole family! Join us to explore fun and practical Breathe Move Rest strategies to use at home and at school. Families will create a toolkit of simple mind-body practices to decrease stress/anxiety, increase focus, and crate family connection. Dinner is provided! RSVP here for dinner by February 2nd, 2026.

Flyer coming soon!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 --- Mindful Parenting means Emotional Connection Session

Caregiver Circles

The School District of New Richmond is so excited to partner with Merri at MKG Parent Coach to offer caregiver support, coaching, and conversations at no cost to our families. We typically do two sessions a year - one that starts in the fall and one that starts in the winter. The group decides whether they want to meet in-person or virtually via Zoom.

About Caregiver Circles with MKG Parent Coach

The group explores strategies to strengthen family bonds and navigate common parenting hurdles
Offers practical tools and strategies with personal conversations
Offers caregivers a chance to gain support and build connections that are free from judgement

If you are interested in more information and/or joining a parent circle, please fill out the MKG Parent Coach Interest form linked here.

Additional Parent Support & Resources

We partner with Parentguidance.org which offers free support, coaching, and online learning series to all families and staff.

Parent Coaching

Parents/caregivers/families have access to their own FREE parenting coach and therapist-created content to help parents navigate the ups and downs of parenting with confidence. Confidential and available 24/7 when you need it. For more information, see Parentguidance.org Parent Coaching.

November Mental Health Series

See calendar below. Click here to register or view sessions.

Questions? Contact:

- Pedersen, Kayla
- Mental Health & Community Engagement Coordinator
- Email