Expert Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison will provide insight, ideas and tools that will take your family from surviving to THRIVING this school year!

Description: Whose Homework Is It Anyway?
The struggle of homework has been around for generations. We ask the question and we get a non-committal answer and we get frustrated. Sometimes we end up bribing, threatening, and screaming just to get them to do the work. We may even help too much or do the work for the child. Join us as we identify parental role in homework environment, understanding learning styles and fostering a sense of child responsibility.
End the Homework Battles!
$10/person, No childcare provided. Register now at https://www.wepay.com/events/whosehomeworkisit

Talk about WHAT? Do I really need to have that discussion with my child?

This is one challenging topic for parents and knowing how to approach the topic, what to say and when to say it is the biggest challenge. Join us as we learn effective ways to discuss this delicate but important topic using real life, factual, non-embarrassing strategies to promote open communication between parent and child.Facilitated and Taught by Cynthia Garrison. This Side UP! Family Center Board Member and Lead Parent Educator for PlanoISD.

Register now at https://www.wepay.com/events/thebirdsthebeesthetalk

$10/person. NO on-site Childcare Available.

Bedtime Battles, Morning Hassles.

Go to Bed! Go to Bed! Now Wake Up! Wake Up! Go! Go! Have you found yourself yelling these commands at your children? Join us as we discuss effective, positive ways to navigate the most challenging times in each day, mornings and evenings.

Taught and facilitated by Cynthia Garrison, Lead Parent Educator for PlanoISD and Board Member of This Side UP! Family Center.

Register HERE.

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more! FREE childcare

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

Click HERE to register childcare NOW for the February Single Side UP! Single Parent Group night!

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more! FREE childcare

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

Update 3/14/2014 – Our registration site is down and will not be back up.  To register for March Single Side UP! Single Parent Group night childcare, please call the center at 972-633-8783.  We will take down your information and you can pay at the door Saturday night.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Single Side UP! Single Parent Group Meeting for April has been cancelled.  We hope you will join us for next month’s meeting.

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more!

Low cost childcare (kids ages 0-13yrs) is offered for our Single Side UP! members attending this month’s SSU meeting during this time!!! Space is limited in our 0-3 yr old area, so sign up early to ensure your spot.  (Payment is non-refundable)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  

TOPIC: Setting Limits and Following Through

Motivation, Opportunities, Munchies and more! BYO Lunch (and actually dads are welcome, too!). Class Fee: $5.  (Payment is non-refundable)

Thursday April 24, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

Click HERE to register for the April M.O.M. Talk! 

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm, but this month we start at 6:00pm.  Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more!

Low cost childcare (kids ages 0-13yrs) is offered for our Single Side UP! members attending this month’s SSU meeting during this time!!! Space is limited in our 0-3 yr old area, so sign up early to ensure your spot.  (Payment is non-refundable)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!   Click HERE to register for childcare during May’s Single Side UP! Meeting. 

TOPIC: Dealing with Sibling Rivalry this Summer

Motivation, Opportunities, Munchies and more! BYO Lunch (and actually dads are welcome, too!). Class Fee: $5. Pre-registered Childcare Available for $5/chlld. (Payment is non-refundable)

Thursday May 29, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

Click HERE to register for the May M.O.M. Talk! 

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm, but this month we meet at 6:00.  Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more!

Low cost childcare (kids ages 0-13yrs) is offered for our Single Side UP! members attending this month’s SSU meeting during this time!!! Space is limited in our 0-3 yr old area, so sign up early to ensure your spot.  (Payment is non-refundable)

June meeting topic is “Ask a Lawyer“.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!   Click HERE to register for childcare during June’s Single Side UP! Meeting. 

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more! Low cost childcare available.

July meeting topic is “Learn How to Sell on Consignment“.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!   Click HERE to register for childcare during July’s Single Side UP! Meeting. 

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more! Low cost childcare available.

August meeting topic is “Personal Safety“.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!   Click Here to register for childcare during August’s Single Side UP! Meeting. 

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

TOPIC: What are our Children Doing in the Digital Age?

Motivation, Opportunities for parenting tools, Munchies and more! BYO Lunch (and actually dads and grandparents are welcome, too!). Class Fee: $5.

Thursday Sept 9, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

Topics:

• Sept 9 – What are our Children Doing in the Digital Age?
• Oct 14 – The Birds, The Bees, The Talk
• Nov 11 – Having the Other Talk – Drugs

Join us as Cynthia Garrison, Board Member and Lead Parent Educator, leads us through these great topics and leave with practical tools for tackling them in your home!

Second Tuesday of each month. 9/9, 10/14, and 11/11

(Childcare Not Available)

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more!

September meeting topic is “Going to College as an Adult“.  A lot of you have probably heard me go on and on about how to send your kids to college without going into thousands of dollars of student loan debt. But, what about single parents who want to go back to school and earn a degree? How can you go back to school without student loan debt?   Join College Finance Specialist, Shirley White-Stevens, as she teaches us how to pay for our education.

Childcare is only $5.00 per family.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!   Click HERE to register for childcare during September’s Single Side UP! Meeting. 

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

TOPIC: The Birds, The Bees, The Talk

Motivation, Opportunities for parenting tools, Munchies and more! BYO Lunch (and actually dads and grandparents are welcome, too!). Class Fee: $5.

On the Road at Infinite Bounds in Plano!  Thursday Oct 14, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

Topics:

• Sept 9 – What are our Children Doing in the Digital Age?
• Oct 14 – The Birds, The Bees, The Talk
• Nov 11 – Having the Other Talk – Drugs

Join us as Cynthia Garrison, Board Member and Lead Parent Educator, leads us through these great topics and leave with practical tools for tackling them in your home!

Second Tuesday of each month. 9/9, 10/14, and 11/11 (Childcare Not Available)

We’re taking M.O.M. Talk on the road!  Join us at a great community location, Infinite Bounds Gymnastics Training Center.

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more!

This Month’s Topic: Get Organized!  Ever feel like you’re slowly sinking in a quicksand pool made of toys, clothes, dishes, papers, pets, kids’ schoolwork, etc., etc.? Ever feel like it’ll never get better and you’ll never get it organized? Or if you do get it organized, ever wonder how it could possibly get so bad again so quickly? If you answered yes to any of these questions, congratulations – you’re one of millions of struggling parents going through the exact same thing!!

Single parent Abby Golman is also in this elite group of struggling parents, and through trial and error she has come up with some quick, easy, and surprisingly long-lasting solutions to the chaos. Go from cluttered chaos to peacefully productive.

Childcare is only $5.00 per family (pre-registration is needed to ensure space).

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!   Click HERE to register for childcare during October’s Single Side UP! Meeting. 

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

TOPIC: Having the Other Talk – Drugs

Motivation, Opportunities for parenting tools, Munchies and more! BYO Lunch (and actually dads and grandparents are welcome, too!). Class Fee: $5.

Tuesday Nov 11, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

As a parent, it may be tempting to deny the realities of drug danger and say “Not my child!” But, there is no denying children are strongly influenced by their environment, and drugs and alcohol are definitely a part of the environment in which our children are growing. Join us as we discuss ways to talk with your child about the immediate and permanent dangers of drug and alcohol use.

Join us as Cynthia Garrison, Board Member and Lead Parent Educator, leads us through these great topics and leave with practical tools for tackling them in your home!

Monthly Topics:

• Sept 9 – What are our Children Doing in the Digital Age?
• Oct 14 – The Birds, The Bees, The Talk
• Nov 11 – Having the Other Talk – Drugs

(Childcare Not Available)

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Single Parent Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm. Join Diane Windsor as she facilitates this support group. We will tackle practical, every-day issues such as …Personal Finances, Feeding your family healthy, Low cost, easy meals, Answers to some legal questions, Co-Parenting, Teaching your kids how to have healthy relationships, and much more! Low cost childcare available.

NOVEMBER MEETING will be OFF-SITE AT INFINITE BOUNDS GYMNASTICS CENTER   (Upstairs Meeting Room)

This Month’s Topic: Keeping Our Kids Safe!

The best way to protect children from abuse is having positive, open communication with them on an ongoing basis starting when they are young. Children normally don’t speak up if they are being abused but are more likely to if they have a trusted adult who has proactive communication with them already. Ellen White, from the YMCA, will speak to us about protecting our children.

Childcare is only $5.00 per family (pre-registration is needed to ensure space).

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!   Click HERE to register for childcare during November’s Single Side UP! Meeting. 

(Every 3rd Saturday!)

The Single Parent Group meeting is taking a break in December and will resume again on January 17th, 2015.

We hope that you will join us for a great Family Connection Night on December 13th from 6-8:00 pm.  We will play Bingo … plus each family will decorate a gingerbread house together and take them home!  Please check out our calendar event for December 13!

January MEETING will be AT INFINITE BOUNDS GYMNASTICS CENTER

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection as we start a New Year of Single Side UP! Meetings.   Since it’s the New Year, we’ll do a Dream Big for Your Family exercise AND a lawyer will be here to answer and guide you through any legal issues your dealing with, too.   Start the new year off right by getting refueled and recharged at Single Side UP!

Childcare is only $5.00 per family and pre-registration is needed to ensure space.   REGISTRATION for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!   Click HERE to register for January childcare. 

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!   (Single side Up! meets every odd month on 3rd Saturday (with childcare on site) AND on even months we offer 3rd Saturday childcare for you to enjoy a Single Parent’s Night Out.)

Motivation.
Opportunities and Parenting tools.
Munchies.

Join us at Infinite Bounds in Plano! Brown bag Parenting Ed lunches. ($5/person)

TOPIC: Mission Statements/Goals/Dreams

Our thriving family value for January is DREAM BIG.

Join us as Cynthia Garrison, Board Member and Lead PISD Parent Educator, leads us through how to make a Family Mission statement and/or dream big for 2015. Leave with practical tools for tackling this in your home!

(Dads, grandparents also invited, of course!)

(Childcare Not Available.)

March MEETING will be AT INFINITE BOUNDS GYMNASTICS CENTER

TOPIC: Co-Parenting. Don’t you wish your kids came with an instruction book?

It’s so hard to know how to discipline, parent, and if you’re a single parent, you need to learn how to co-parent! Cynthia Garrison (MS, CFLE, CAMS, Certified Family Life Educator/Mediator) is going to share some tips and wisdom on these tough topics. Join other single parents for encouragement and connection!

Childcare pre-registration is needed to ensure space.   REGISTRATION for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Click HERE to register for March childcare. 

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!   (Single Side Up! meets every odd month on 3rd Saturday (with childcare on site) AND on even months we offer 3rd Saturday childcare for you to enjoy a Single Parent’s Night Out.)

Childcare for May meeting will be at Infinite Bounds Gymnastics Center, from 6 to 8:30 pm.  The SSU meeting will be 6:30 – 8:00pm  at Market Street on the NW corner of Preston and Park.

TOPIC:  Home Maintenance and Repairs 101

Having to deal with home repairs and maintenance by yourself can be tough!  Whether you rent an apartment or own a house, it’s important to understand the basics.  Holly Kreisner, the owner of Mr. Fix-It Fast, will join us and teach us how to fix some small problems, and prevent the big ones, in our homes!  Join other single parents for encouragement and connection!

Childcare pre-registration is needed to ensure space.   REGISTRATION for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Click HERE to register for May childcare. 

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!   (Single Side Up! meets every odd month on 3rd Saturday (with childcare on site) AND on even months we offer 3rd Saturday childcare for you to enjoy a Single Parent’s Night Out.)

Childcare for July’s meeting will be at Infinite Bounds Gymnastics Center, from 6 to 8:30 pm. The SSU meeting will be 6:30 – 8:00pm at Market Street on the NW corner of Preston and Park.

TOPIC: Mid-Year Financial Check-up/Re-set!

Did you set any financial goals at the beginning of the year?  How are you doing?  Join us for a mid-year money check-up and re-set.  We’ll go over budgeting, getting out of debt, the envelope system (our leader’s favorite!) and retirement.  What kind of questions do you have?  We’ll break it down, and make it easy to get on track with your finances.

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection!

Childcare pre-registration is needed to ensure space.  Childcare is provided to those  parents attending this month’s Single Side UP! Parent meeting.   REGISTRATION for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Click HERE to register for July childcare if you are attending the SSU meeting. 

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!   (Single Side Up! meets every odd month on 3rd Saturday (with childcare on site) AND on even months we offer 3rd Saturday childcare for you to enjoy a Single Parent’s Night Out.)

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring you this invaluable, empowering Fall Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!

Amazing Local Experts will deliver wisdom and practical ideas to equip parents! Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens.

Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075

Social Media 101 (9/29)
Panel Style Education & Discussion on the in’s and out’s of social media and it’s impact on development and self-esteem.
Panelists:
Cynthia Garrison (PISD Lead Parent Educator)
Coach Keisha Howard (Parent&Teen Coach, 2015 Mom’s Choice Award)
JJ McLeod (Youth/Family Pastor at Legacy Church Plano)
Irum Kitty Jones (Chief Technology Officer with VPay and Noxx Media

Click HERE to see the topics and timeline for the rest of the series in October and November!

POW-er Hours are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring you this invaluable, empowering Fall Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!

Amazing Local Experts will deliver wisdom and practical ideas to equip parents! Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens.

Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075

TAG, You’re It (10/6)
Development of the adolescent brain, stress, depression and suicide; learn how to recognize the signs of a young person in psychological distress and how to get appropriate help.
Presented by Vanita Halliburton

Click HERE to see the topics and timeline for the rest of the series in October and November!

POW-er Hours are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring you this invaluable, empowering Fall Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!

Amazing Local Experts will deliver wisdom and practical ideas to equip parents! Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens.

Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075

Communicating Effectively with Your Teen (10/13)
Dr. Jenny Warren from Collin College will share information and answer your questions on effective communication.

Click HERE to see the topics and timeline for the rest of the series in October and November!

POW-er Hours are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

TOPIC –  It’s our very popular Ask a Lawyer event!   An attorney will be present to answer your legal questions!

It’s so hard to know how to discipline, parent, and if you’re a single parent, you need to learn how to co-parent!  Join other single parents for encouragement and connection!

Meeting location this month is the same as the childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1890 K Ave (across Ave K from the Fire Station)
Plano, TX 75074

Childcare pre-registration is needed to ensure space.   REGISTRATION for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Click HERE to register for October childcare. 

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!   (Single Side Up! meets every odd month on 3rd Saturday (with childcare on site) AND on even months we offer 3rd Saturday childcare for you to enjoy a Single Parent’s Night Out.)

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring you this invaluable, empowering Fall Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!

Amazing Local Experts will deliver wisdom and practical ideas to equip parents! Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens.

Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075

Healthy Relationships (10/20)
The Family Place will share information on teen relationships, friendships, and dating, and how to address your concerns as a parent.

Click HERE to see the topics and timeline for the rest of the series in October and November!

POW-er Hours are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring you this invaluable, empowering Fall Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!

Amazing Local Experts will deliver wisdom and practical ideas to equip parents! Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens.

Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075

Raising a Strong Teen (10/27)
Learn how to navigate the sometimes challenging teen years and equip yourself with the necessary tools to support their development.

Click HERE to see the topics and timeline for the rest of the series in November!

POW-er Hours are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring you this invaluable, empowering Fall Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!

Amazing Local Experts will deliver wisdom and practical ideas to equip parents! Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens.

Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075

Drugs / Alcohol (11/03)
Panel Style Education & Discussion on current drug and alcohol issues facing our teens and how to communicate effectively to protect and strengthen your child. 
Panelists:
Cynthia Garrison (PISD Lead Parent Educator)
Diane Windsor (Single Side UP! Leader)
Grace Raulson (Collin County Substance Abuse Specialist)
Officer Courtney Pero (Plano Police Officer)

Click HERE to see the topics and timeline for the rest of the series in November!

POW-er Hours are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring you this invaluable, empowering Fall Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!

Amazing Local Experts will deliver wisdom and practical ideas to equip parents! Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens.

Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075

Sex (11/10)
Panel Style Discussion on talking to your tween/teens on this tough, but very important topic.
Panelists:
Cynthia Garrison (PISD Lead Parent Educator)
Jennifer Barker (Director of Programs at CARE Collin County)
Laura Atterstrom, MA (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)

Click HERE to review topics and timeline from the complete series!

POW-er Hours are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

TOPIC – Co-Parenting During the Holidays

Join us for a discussion with counselor Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS, about co-parenting during the holidays. It’s not always easy to schedule visits that make everyone happy. Cynthia will help figure out what’s best for both parents and the kids

Meeting location this month is the same as the childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1890 K Ave (across Ave K from the Fire Station)
Plano, TX 75074

Childcare pre-registration is needed to ensure space.   REGISTRATION for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Click HERE to register for November childcare. 

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!   (Single Side Up! meets every odd month on 3rd Saturday (with childcare on site) AND on even months we offer 3rd Saturday childcare for you to enjoy a Single Parent’s Night Out.)

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2016!!

During January – May, second Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075.   Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens!

01/12 Topic – Social Media / Technology 101
Education and discussion on the “ins and outs” of the most popular teen social media sites plus ideas for establishing social media and cell phone boundaries with your child.

Click HERE to review topics and timeline from the complete series!

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

This Month Topic – Budgeting

Please note the key changes to this month’s program:
1.  Day / Date change to Friday evening, January 15th
2.  The meeting and childcare will be at Oak Point Recreation Center, 6000 Jupiter Rd, Plano, 75074
3.  We do not have access to a nursery so childcare for January will be for our 2 older groupings, I’m a Big Kid Now and School House Rocks.  (All children must be potty trained)

REGISTRATION for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is needed to ensure space.   

Click Here to register for childcare!

(Single Side UP! meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month (with childcare).  For months that do not have a meeting, we offer 3rd Saturday childcare for you to enjoy a Single Parent’s Night Out.)

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2016!!

During January – May, second Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075.   Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens!

02/09 Topic – Dating and Relationships
Dating and Relationships – how to navigate difficult conversations and what you need to be aware of to protect and empower your teen.

Click HERE to review topics and timeline from the complete series!

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Month’s Topic – Ask a Lawyer

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Please note the key changes to this month’s program:
1.  Day / Date change to Friday, February 19th
2.  The meeting and childcare will be at Oak Point Recreation Center, 6000 Jupiter Rd, Plano, 75074
3.  We do not have access to a nursery so childcare will be for our 2 older groupings, I’m a Big Kid Now and School House Rocks.  (All children must be potty trained)

REGISTRATION for childcare and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is needed to ensure space.   

Click Here to register for childcare!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2016!!

During January – May, second Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075.   Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens!

03/08 Topic – Drugs/Alcohol
Education and Discussion on current drug and alcohol issues facing our teens and how to communicate effectively to protect and strengthen your child.

Presenters: Jennifer Barker, Director of Programs at CARE Collin County and former PISD Senior High Substance Abuse Counselor AND Diane Windsor, Single Side Up Leader and experienced parent.

Click HERE to review topics and timeline from the complete series!

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Month’s Topic – Saving for Retirement

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!  From group meetings to nights out on your own to clothing giveaways and more, SSU is here to equip and encourage you on your single parenting journey!!!

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.   Childcare is provided onsite as space is available.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is recommended to ensure space for your child.

Click Here to register for childcare!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2016!!

During January – May, second Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075.   Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens!

04/12 Topic – Bullying (Online and Offline!)
Prevent and Identify bullying in your child’s life, both online and offline.  Learn how to teach your child to come to you with concerns early and fast.

Click HERE to review topics and timeline from the complete series!

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2016!!

During January – May, second Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Haggard Public Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075.   Leave ready to Connect with your Tweens and Teens!

05/10 Topic – Family Conflict and Communications Strategies
Learn how to address family conflict in a healthy way and how to grow closer to your teen through the conflict you are experiencing.

Click HERE to review topics and timeline from the complete series!

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Don’t miss this incredible Tween/Teen Parenting POWER HOUR Series!!  Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Month’s Topic – Ask a Lawyer

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!  From group meetings to nights out on your own to clothing giveaways and more, SSU is here to equip and encourage you on your single parenting journey!!!

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.  Childcare is provided onsite as space is available.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE to register for childcare! 

This Month’s Topic – Estate Planning and Wills

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!  From group meetings to nights out on your own to clothing giveaways and more, SSU is here to equip and encourage you on your single parenting journey!!!

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.  

Space is limited in all our childcare rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE to register!

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?

We want to help!
Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with our amazing TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS

Summer can be a stressful time for parents! So… This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our East Plano Operations Office on the following dates and times.

• Tuesday evenings on 7/12 and 7/19 from 6:30-8:30pm
• Sat 8/6 from 10am-noon

Each child is different and each parent is unique. Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve. Helpful resources provided during session, too! Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!

Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute session!

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?

We want to help!
Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with our amazing TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS

Summer can be a stressful time for parents! So… This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our East Plano Operations Office on the following dates and times.

• Tuesday evenings on 7/12 and 7/19 from 6:30-8:30pm
• Sat 8/6 from 10am-noon

Each child is different and each parent is unique. Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve. Helpful resources provided during session, too! Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!

Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute session!

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?

We want to help!
Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with our amazing TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS

Summer can be a stressful time for parents! So… This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our East Plano Operations Office on the following dates and times.

• Tuesday evenings on 7/12 and 7/19 from 6:30-8:30pm
• Sat 8/6 from 10am-noon

Each child is different and each parent is unique. Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve. Helpful resources provided during session, too! Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!

Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute session!

This Month’s Topic – Starting a Side Business

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!  From group meetings to nights out on your own to clothing giveaways and more, SSU is here to equip and encourage you on your single parenting journey!!!

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.  

Space is limited in all our childcare rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE to register!

Meeting and Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

This Side UP! Family
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2016!!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an invaluable, empowering Parenting POWER HOUR Series in Fall 2016!!

Informative panel-style discussions with amazing Parenting Experts who will equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age Kids on the following topics:

9/20 TOPIC – AVOID HELICOPTER HOMEWORKING AND DEVELOP GREAT STUDY HABITS!
Come hear Lead PISD Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison and PISD Assistant Principal Karma Cunningham share from their combined 34 years of expertise dealing with parent/child relationships on this important topic! Leave equipped to have a less stressful yet more productive year in the topic of Homework and building great study habits into your kids!!!

Coming UP!:
10/18 – Drugs, Drinking and Other Current Trends
11/15 – Boundary Battles and Control Issues
12/13 – Social Media 101 and How to Connect via Technology

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community. Water and Light Snacks Provided. We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.  Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 9/20! (General Attendees do not need to pre-register!)

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2016!!

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partnering up once again to bring you informative panel-style discussions with amazing Parenting Experts who will equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age Kids on the following topics:

Topic for 10/18 – Drugs, Drinking and Other Current Trends
Join us as Plano Police Officer Sergeant Terry Holway, Cynthia Garrison, Lead PISD Parent Educator, AND Irene Little, Founder of Access Counseling in Plano provide great insight into what our kids are dealing with and how to keep communication strong on this topic!  Leave equipped and empowered! 

Remaining Series Topics:
11/15 – Boundary Battles and Control Issues
12/13 – Social Media 101 and How to Connect via Technology

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 10/18!  (General Attendees do not need to pre-register!)

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2016!!

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partnering up once again to bring you informative panel-style discussions with amazing Parenting Experts who will equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age Kids on the following topics:

9/20 – Avoid Helicopter Homeworking & Build Great Study Habits
10/18 – Drugs, Drinking and Other Current Trends
11/15 – Boundary Battles and Control Issues
12/13 – Social Media 101 and How to Connect via Technology

Come hear Lead PISD Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison and PISD Assistant Principal Karma Cunningham share from their combined 34 years of expertise dealing with parent/child relationships on this important topic! Leave equipped to have a less stressful yet more productive action plan in coping with Boundary Battles and Control Issues.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.  Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 11/15.

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Month’s Topic – How to Choose the Right Attorney for YOU

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! This month, we’re going to change things up a little bit.  We want to hear your stories about how the legal process has been for you.  Was it easy or hard?  Fairly inexpensive, or ridiculously pricey?  Did you work with an attorney that you like, or did you feel that they did not look out for your best interests?

Let’s have a discussion and learn from each other!  Our Estate Planning Attorney, Lisa Sharp, will be with us to help answer some questions.  She used to be a Family Law Attorney, and she has a lot of great information.

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.  Childcare is provided onsite as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE to register for childcare!

Meeting and Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2016!!

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partnering up once again to bring you informative panel-style discussions with amazing Parenting Experts who will equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age Kids on the following topics:

9/20 – Avoid Helicopter Homeworking & Build Great Study Habits
10/18 – Drugs, Drinking and Other Current Trends
11/15 – Boundary Battles and Control Issues
12/13 – Social Media 101 and How to Connect via Technology

Join us as Irum Jones, Managing Partner at Electrician on Call and Chief Strategist at Noxx Media Group, shares her Social Media expertise from years of experience and working on her first book, Social Media for All Stages and Ages.  You will not want to miss hearing her 101 tips and how best to connect with your child using today’s technology.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2017

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partnering up once again to bring you informative panel-style discussions with amazing Parenting Experts who will equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age Kids on the following topics:

1/17 – Allowances: Effective Guideline
2/21 – Internet Safety and Sexting
3/21 – “She Hit Me First!” Sibling Rivalry
4/18 – Are We Born That Way? Understanding Temperament
5/18 – When Nagging Doesn’t Work: Effective Positive Discipline

Money… what an emotionally charged topic. We all need guidance on what to give, when to give and for what we should pay. Join us as Lead PISD Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, and Single Side Up! Leader and experienced parent, Diane Windsor, discuss this challenging topic and give assistance on how to navigate this parent responsibility.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.   Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 1/17!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Month’s Topic – Teaching Your Kids About Money

We know we need to teach our kiddos about money, but how do we do it?  What do we share?  What do we hold back?

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! 

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.  Childcare is provided onsite as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE to register for childcare!

Meeting and Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

This Month’s Topic – Love Languages and Q/A with Certified Family Life Educator

Join us as we welcome Cynthia Garrison, a certified family life educator, licensed social worker and TSUF board member.  She will give a presentation on Love Languages, and answer your questions about family relationship topics.

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.  Childcare is provided onsite as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE to register for childcare!

Meeting and Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!  Join other single parents for encouragement and connection!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2017

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partnering up once again to bring you informative panel-style discussions with amazing Parenting Experts who will equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age Kids on the following topics:

1/17 – Allowances: Effective Guideline
2/21 – Internet Safety and Sexting
3/21 – “She Hit Me First!” Sibling Rivalry
4/18 – Are We Born That Way? Understanding Temperament
5/18 – When Nagging Doesn’t Work: Effective Positive Discipline

Children today are very technology savvy, but they do not always comprehend the safety risks associated with their Internet and social media activities.  Join us as we welcome Marisa Miller, Assistant US Attorney, US Justice Department.  AUSA Miller is the Project Safe Childhood Coordinator for the Eastern District of Texas, responsible for the coordination of all of the district’s prosecution of crimes against children and human trafficking.  Her years of experience and wealth of knowledge will teach you ways to protect and keep your children safe, because technology is not going away.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.   Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 2/21!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Month’s Topic – Ask an Lawyer

We welcome Family Law Attorney, Camille Borg to our March single parents’ meeting.  She will be happy to answer your family law questions, and also help with pointers on how to choose the right attorney for you.

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.  Childcare is provided onsite as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE to register for childcare!

Meeting and Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! 

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2017

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partnering up once again to bring you informative panel-style discussions with amazing Parenting Experts who will equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age Kids on the following topics:

1/17 – Allowances: Effective Guideline
2/21 – Internet Safety and Sexting
3/21 – “She Hit Me First!” Sibling Rivalry
4/18 – Are We Born That Way? Understanding Temperament
5/18 – When Nagging Doesn’t Work: Effective Positive Discipline

What an annoying behavior for parents. But, it is normal for children to argue and fight.  Join us as we welcome Cynthia Garrison, a certified family life educator, licensed social worker and TSUF board member as she helps us better understand the growth of social and conflict resolution skills as well as creating a win-win situation in the charged atmosphere of homes with more than one child.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.   Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 3/21!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2017

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partnering up once again to bring you informative panel-style discussions with amazing Parenting Experts who will equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age Kids on the following topics:

1/17 – Allowances: Effective Guideline
2/21 – Internet Safety and Sexting
3/21 – “She Hit Me First!” Sibling Rivalry
4/18 – Are We Born That Way? Understanding Temperament
5/18 – When Nagging Doesn’t Work: Effective Positive Discipline

Using Thomas and Chess’ three different types of temperament: Easy, Slow to Warm and Difficult, Cynthia Garrison, certified family life educator, licensed social worker, and TSUF board member, will help us understand the different personalities and how to use parenting strategies for each to create a harmonious family.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.   Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 4/18!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2017

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partnering up once again to bring you informative panel-style discussions with amazing Parenting Experts who will equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age Kids on the following topics:

1/17 – Allowances: Effective Guideline
2/21 – Internet Safety and Sexting
3/21 – “She Hit Me First!” Sibling Rivalry
4/18 – Are We Born That Way? Understanding Temperament
5/16 – When Nagging Doesn’t Work: Effective Positive Discipline

Discipline is not easy, even for the experienced parents. Our certified Family Life  Educator, Cynthia Garrison will include discussion on effective positive discipline strategies, strategies which don’t work and the wisdom to know the difference.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.    (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.   Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 5/16!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Month’s Topic – Deep Dive Into What a Credit Score Is

Is your credit score high or low, good or bad?  What does that even mean?  What does it effect?  How can you improve it?

For this informative event, we’ll welcome financial expert Mark Ernst, who will teach us everything we ever wanted to know about our credit score, and more!

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.  Childcare is provided onsite as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  

REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE for childcare registration! 

Meeting and Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

This Month’s Topic – Mid-Year Money Check Up!

It’s the middle of the year, so let’s take a minute to check on our finances!  Are you using a budget?  Paying off debt?  Do you need to earn more money?  If so, what does that look like – a better paying job, or a side business?  Are you saving for holiday gifts?  Are you saving for retirement?  Gee, there are so many great money topics we can chat about!

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at Chase Oaks Family Center.  Childcare is provided onsite as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  

REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE for childcare registration! 

Meeting and Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

This Month’s Topic – Ask a Lawyer!

This MeetUp will be Ask a Paralegal and Divorce Financial Expert!

Join us as we welcome Cathy Threadgill.  She will answer your Family Law related questions, and she can also help if you’re in the process of selecting an attorney to represent you.  Cathy is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) who assists her clients with financial issues as they are going through a divorce. 

This month’s Single Side UP! meeting is held at our new SORT IT OUT Room, right next to our Operating Office!  Meeting time is 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Childcare is provided at the Chase Oaks Family Center as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE for childcare registration! 

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

SSU Meeting Location:
SORT IT OUT Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices and just 1 mile from the childcare location)

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! 

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with  Amy Egan our Certified Parent Coach who helps parents reconnect with their kids through simple to learn techniques that make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

Summer can be a stressful time for parents! So… This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on Tuesday evening on 8/8 from 5:00-7:30pm

Each child is different and each parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve. Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2017

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age kids.  Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! 

Sep. 12 – Smart Money, Smart Kids
David and Stacy Rickey, married 14 yrs, live in Plano with two daughters, ages 6 and 3. They are passionate about teaching Smart Money, Smart Kids because of the positive impact seen from first-hand experience and in the lives of others. Applying this wisdom and expertise leads to raising money-smart kids!

Coming up:
Oct. 10 – Just a Phase
Nov. 14 – Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
Dec. 12 – Parenting with Love and Logic

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Sign-up for a free 30 minute Parent Coaching session on 9/23 with Amy Egan, Certified Parent Coach, by clicking HERE.   

 Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Month’s Topic – What Is Up With My Teenager?

Parenting teens is tough, and even tougher if you’re doing it on your own!  Join us as we discuss topics specific to parenting those darn teenagers.

The Single Side UP! meeting is held at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room, right next to our Operating Office!  Meeting time is 6:30pm-8:00pm.  Please register your attendance for the meeting by clicking HERE.

Childcare is provided at the Chase Oaks Family Center as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE for childcare registration! 

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

SSU Meeting Location:
SORT IT OUT Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices and just 1 mile from the childcare location)

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! 

If you cannot attend in person, there is a Remote Meeting Connection available. You may need to download the join.me app for a better connection.

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with  Amy Egan our Certified Parent Coach who helps parents reconnect with their kids through simple to learn techniques that can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

After a summer break, getting back into the Fall routine can be a stressful time for parents! So… This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on Saturday afternoon on 9/23 from 2:00-4:30pm

Each child is different and each parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve. Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2017

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age kids on the topics listed below. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents!

Sep. 12 – Smart Money, Smart Kids
Oct. 10 – Just a Phase
What responsibilities and serving can kids handle at each age/stage? Children are taught responsibility when they help with chores at home.  Plus, volunteering together strengthens family bonds, enhances communication, and sends a message to your children that you’re a team!  Learn ideas and opportunities for how kids can serve at home and how your family can serve in our community.

Certified Parent Coach Amy Egan helps parents reconnect with their kids through teaching simple to learn techniques that when implemented can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

Coming up:
Nov. 14 – Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
Dec. 12 – Parenting with Love and Logic

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 10/10!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Parenting the Strong Willed Child
POWER HOUR Lunch Series

Who is really in “control”in your family?  Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?  Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?

Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging.  Join us for this three-week series starting October 17 to share and learn techniques which include understanding this strong-willed temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.  

Bring your own lunch.  Click HERE to register for one or all sessions.

Taught by Certified Parent Coach, Amy Egan, Tuesdays 12-1:30pm, starting 10/17 and ending 10/31.

This Month’s Topic – How to Start a Side Business

This was a popular MeetUp last year, and we’re going to do it again!  It’s absolutely possible to turn your hobby into a side business, to help you earn a little extra money.  We’re not going to discuss network marketing opportunities, or driving for Uber.  We’re going to discuss how to take YOUR passion, and turning it into a business.  Bring your ideas!

The Single Side UP! meeting is held at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room, right next to our Operating Office!  Meeting time is 6:30pm-8:00pm.  Please register your attendance for the meeting by clicking HERE.

Childcare is provided at the Chase Oaks Family Center as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE for childcare registration!

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

SSU Meeting Location:
SORT IT OUT Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices and just 1 mile from the childcare location)

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! 

If you cannot attend in person, there is a Remote Meeting Connection available. You may need to download the join.me app for a better connection.

Parenting the Strong Willed Child
POWER HOUR Lunch Series

Who is really in “control”in your family?  Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?  Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?

Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging.  Join us for this three-week series starting October 17 to share and learn techniques which include understanding this strong-willed temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.  

Bring your own lunch.  Click HERE to register for one or all sessions.

Taught by Certified Parent Coach, Amy Egan, Tuesdays 12-1:30pm, starting 10/17 and ending 10/31.

Parenting the Strong Willed Child
POWER HOUR Lunch Series

Who is really in “control”in your family?  Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?  Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?

Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging.  Join us for this three-week series starting October 17 to share and learn techniques which include understanding this strong-willed temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.  

Bring your own lunch.  Click HERE to register for one or all sessions.

Taught by Certified Parent Coach, Amy Egan, Tuesdays 12-1:30pm, starting 10/17 and ending 10/31.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2017

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age kids on the topics listed below. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! 

Sep. 12 – Smart Money, Smart Kids
Oct. 10 – Just a Phase
Nov. 14 – Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
“I am the only kid in school that does not have one.” “Everyone else does.” “I have to have it.”   Teaching children the difference between “want” and “need” can be the first step towards raising confident, resilient, and successful children.  Learn how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your home and cure your kids of the entitlement epidemic.

Certified Parent Coach Amy Egan helps parents reconnect with their kids through teaching simple to learn techniques that when implemented can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

Coming up:
Dec. 12 – Parenting with Love and Logic

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 11/14!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Month’s Topic – Ask A Lawyer

The Single Side UP! meeting is held at our S.O.R.T. It Out Room, right next to our Operating Office!  Meeting time is 6:30pm-8:00pm.  Please register your attendance for the meeting by clicking HERE.

Childcare is provided at the Chase Oaks Family Center as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!  Childcare pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.

Click HERE for childcare registration!

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

SSU Meeting Location:
S.O.R.T. It Out Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices and just 1 mile from the childcare location)

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being! 

If you cannot attend in person, there is a Remote Meeting Connection available. You may need to download the join.me app for a better connection.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering 

Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2017

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents of Elementary through High School Age kids on the topics listed below. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! 

Sep. 12 – Smart Money, Smart Kids
Oct. 10 – Just a Phase
Nov. 14 – Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
Dec. 12 – Parenting with Love and Logic
One basic need all children have is to be loved unconditionally; accepted even if they fall short.  Learn how to parent with unconditional love and logic.  Establish healthy control without anger, threats, nagging, or power struggles.

Certified Parent Coach Amy Egan helps parents reconnect with their kids through teaching simple to learn techniques that when implemented can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.   Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for 12/12!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2018

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

January 9 – Dream Big and Go for the Goal
Setting challenging goals that are also realistic and attainable can be difficult at any age.  Learn practical tips and technique to help your child articulate, prioritize, track, and ultimately celebrate success of their short and long term goals.

Coming up!
February 13 – Express Kindness
March 13 – Focus on Health and Wellness
April 10 – Make Family Meal Time a Priority
May 8 – Effective Parent/Child Communication

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for January 09!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Single Side UP! One-on-One

Spend an hour with Single Side UP! leader, Diane Windsor, talking through Budgeting and other practical tools to equip you to lead your family to success!

The Single Side UP! One-On-One sessions are held at our S.O.R.T. It Out Room, right next to our Operating Office!  First-come, first serve.  Spots are limited so please only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!   The $10 registration fee will be returned at appointment sign-in only!

Click HERE to schedule a session!

Location:
S.O.R.T. It Out Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices)

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with  Amy Egan our Certified Parent Coach who helps parents reconnect with their kids through simple to learn techniques that can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28. and 5/26).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2018

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

February 13 – Express Kindness
We all want our children to be kind.  Recognizing kindness is not the same as knowing how to express it.  A simple act of kindness can start a ripple effect that can change lives.  Find out how you can foster a culture of kindness at home that in turns fosters compassion and empathy for others in your child.

Coming up!
March 13 – Focus on Health and Wellness
April 10 – Make Family Meal Time a Priority
May 8 – Effective Parent/Child Communication

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for February 13!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Single Side UP! One-on-One

Spend an hour with Single Side UP! leader, Diane Windsor, talking through Budgeting and other practical tools to equip you to lead your family to success!

The Single Side UP! One-On-One sessions are held at our S.O.R.T. It Out Room, right next to our Operating Office!  First-come, first serve.  Spots are limited so please only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!   The $10 registration fee will be returned at appointment sign-in only!

Click HERE to schedule a session!

Location:
S.O.R.T. It Out Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices)

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with  Amy Egan our Certified Parent Coach who helps parents reconnect with their kids through simple to learn techniques that can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28. and 5/26).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2018

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

March 13 – Focus on Health and Wellness
This topic focuses on practical tools to increase your family’s health/wellness, reduce competition, encourage cooperation, and foster conflict resolution to amplify your family’s health and wellness.  Learn practical tools for increasing nutrition and activity through family connection.

Coming up!
April 10 – Make Family Meal Time a Priority
May 8 – Effective Parent/Child Communication

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for March 13!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Single Side UP! One-on-One

Spend an hour with Single Side UP! leader, Diane Windsor, talking through Budgeting and other practical tools to equip you to lead your family to success!

The Single Side UP! One-On-One sessions are held at our S.O.R.T. It Out Room, right next to our Operating Office!  First-come, first serve.  Spots are limited so please only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!   The $10 registration fee will be returned at appointment sign-in only!

Click HERE to schedule a session!

Location:
S.O.R.T. It Out Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices)

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with  Amy Egan our Certified Parent Coach who helps parents reconnect with their kids through simple to learn techniques that can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28. and 5/26).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2018

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

April 10 – Make Family Meal Time a Priority
Eating together as a family is more than just a meal; it is an opportunity to come together in family unity.  With so much to do and so little time, we can easily be overwhelmed with making time for a daily family meal.  Learn some easy menu ideas plus time management skills to get your family on the same time schedule, the same page, and at the same table.

Coming up!
May 8 – Effective Parent/Child Communication

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for April 10!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Single Side UP! One-on-One

Spend an hour with Single Side UP! leader, Diane Windsor, talking through Budgeting and other practical tools to equip you to lead your family to success!

The Single Side UP! One-On-One sessions are held at our S.O.R.T. It Out Room, right next to our Operating Office!  First-come, first serve.  Spots are limited so please only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!   The $10 registration fee will be returned at appointment sign-in only!

Click HERE to schedule a session!

Location:
S.O.R.T. It Out Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices)

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with  Amy Egan our Certified Parent Coach who helps parents reconnect with their kids through simple to learn techniques that can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28. and 5/26).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Spring 2018

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

May 8 – Effective Parent/Child Communication
Whether parenting a toddler or a teenager, good communication builds self-esteem and mutual respect.  Effective Communication is critical to connecting positively with your child.  We’ll focus on learning results-oriented (and even humorous) techniques to infuse your home with positive communication and laughter.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for May 8!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Single Side UP! Meeting – Ask a Lawyer Night

This Single Side UP! meeting is held at our S.O.R.T. It Out Room, right next to our Operations Office!  Meeting time is
6:30 pm-8:00 pm.  Space is limited.  Please register your attendance for the meeting by clicking HERE.

SSU Meeting Location:
S.O.R.T. It Out Room!
1201 E 15th Street
Suite 410
Plano, Texas 75074
(room is 2 doors down from our Operating Offices and just 1 mile from the childcare location)

Childcare is provided at the Chase Oaks Family Center as space is available for single parents attending the meeting.  REGISTRATION for childcare opens at 6:30 am on May 1st.  Childcare
pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure space for your child.  Please plan to drop off your children by 6:20 pm so that you will not be late for the meeting that starts at 6:30 pm.

Click HERE for Childcare Registration!

Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection! Single parenting has many challenges. Connecting with other single parents is important to both your parenting success & your personal well-being!

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with  Amy Egan our Certified Parent Coach who helps parents reconnect with their kids through simple to learn techniques that can make dramatic improvements in parent-child relationships.

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28. and 5/26).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2018

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

Sep. 11 – “You Want Me to Buy You What?” Teaching Children about Money
Money… What an emotionally charged topic.  And yet we, as parents need guidance on what to give, when to give and for what we should pay.  Instilling good money habits in our children is arguably one of life’s most important lessons.  Teaching our children how to manage and save money is crucial, so we’ll talk through practical tools to start with the basics and build on them!

Coming up!
Oct 9 – Growing a Kind and Thoughtful Child
Nov 13 – Have an Attitude of Gratitude

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for September 11th!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Wills and Estate Planning 101

This Month’s Family Value – Focus on Finances!

Join us for a FREE 90-minute seminar that’ll de-stress and bless your family on the topic of wills and planning for the future!

What is a Will?  How do wills work?  What big problems are left to my family if I pass away without a will?  The Settle Law Firm will be here to educate on the important documents you need to have in place (declarations of guardianship, a “living” will, medical power of attorney and more) to make sure you are in good shape!

Leave with some documents and/or valuable resources that will help put these important pieces in place for your family!  Jnana Settle, attorney, will hold a question/answer time at the end, too!

Childcare registration available:
Free childcare will be provided for kids ages 0 through 13 with a valid childcare registration on a first come, first serve basis!   Space is limited in all childcare rooms, so sign up early to ensure a spot.  If using childcare, please arrive a few minutes early so you can check-in your children before class starts at 2pm.

There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.  Click HERE to register! 

Host Location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

This class is made possible by a grant from REPTL (Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law of Texas)

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2018

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with other parents and our incredible parenting expert Cynthia Garrison, Certified Family Life Educator and Licensed Social Worker! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

Oct. 9 – Growing a Kind and Thoughtful Child
Today’s children live in a world where they are bombarded with negative messages, many of which devalue respect for others.  To help children grow into responsible, caring adults, parents must be intentional in teaching children how to treat others with compassion, respect and thoughtfulness.  Children are taught responsibility when they help with chores at home.   But, volunteering together strengthens family bonds, enhances communication, and sends a message to your children that you’re a team!  Learn ideas and opportunities for how kids can serve at home and how your family can serve in our community.

Coming up!
Nov 13 – Have an Attitude of Gratitude

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for October 9th!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Do you have a parenting issue you’re struggling with?
We want to help!

Come in for free expert advice! 

Power UP! Your Parenting:
Connect for FREE one-on-one time with TSUF Certified Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS!

This Side UP! Family is offering FREE 30 minute POWER UP! COACHING SESSIONS at our S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room on 4th Saturday afternoons (6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22. and 10/27).   Every child is different and every parent is unique.  Share your struggles or questions and our Certified Parenting Coach will help you strategize a results-based approach to initiate in your home immediately!

First-come, first serve.   Sign up for one or more sessions.  Spots are limited so only sign up if you are committed to keeping your appointment!  Click HERE to schedule a session!

This Side UP! Family has partnered with Plano Public Library System to bring an
invaluable, empowering
Parenting POWER HOUR Series
Fall 2018

This Side UP! Family and the Plano Public Library system are partners to equip and empower parents on This Side UP! Family Value of the Month. Spend an hour with incredible parenting experts and other parents! (You can even register for a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Parent Coaching Session following each POWER HOUR)

Nov. 13 – Have an Attitude of Gratitude
 “I am the only kid in school that does not have one.”  “Everyone else does.”  “I have to have it.”   Teaching children the difference between “want” and “need” can be the first step towards raising confident, resilient, and successful children.  Learn how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your home and cure your kids of the entitlement epidemic.

POWER HOURS are FREE to the community.   Water and Light Snacks Provided.   (We’ll send you home with additional resources on each particular parenting topic, too.)

Following each Power Hour, there will be FREE 30-minute Parent Coaching Sessions from 7:45-8:45 pm.   This Free Parent Coaching is ONLY available to parents who also attend that evening’s Power Hour from 6:30 – 7:30pm.    Click HERE to reserve your 30 minute coaching session for November 13th!

Hosted in partnership with Plano Public Library System.

Wills and Estate Planning 101

Join us for a FREE 90-minute seminar that’ll de-stress and bless your family on the topic of wills and planning for the future!

What is a Will?  How do wills work?  What big problems are left to my family if I pass away without a will?  The Settle Law Firm will be here to educate on the important documents you need to have in place (declarations of guardianship, a “living” will, medical power of attorney and more) to make sure you are in good shape!

Leave with some documents and/or valuable resources that will help put these important pieces in place for your family!  Jnana Settle, attorney, will hold a question/answer time at the end, too!

Childcare registration available:
Free childcare will be provided for kids ages 0 through 13 with a valid childcare registration on a first come, first serve basis!   Space is limited in all childcare rooms, so sign up early to ensure a spot.  If using childcare, please arrive a few minutes early so you can check-in your children before class starts at 2pm.

There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration.  The reservation fee is $10 and will be refunded to you at check-in.  If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.  Click Here to register! 

Host Location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)

This class is made possible by a grant from REPTL (Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law of Texas)