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.
I DATE MY SPOUSE
This Month’s Family Value –
Serve!
Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13! Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship! The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration. The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening. If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.
Click Here to register! Please note that space is limited for each room. If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.
Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)
We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!
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.
I DATE MY SPOUSE
This Month’s Family Value –
Have an Attitude of Gratitude!
Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13! Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship! The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration. The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening. If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.
Click Here to register! Please note that space is limited for each room. If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.
Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)
We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!
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)
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
SAVE the DATE!
Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13! Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship! The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration. The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening. If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.
Click Here to register! Please note that space is limited for each childcare room. If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.
Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)
We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!
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)
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
SAVE the DATE!
Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13! Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship! The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration. The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening. If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.
Click Here to register! Please note that space is limited for each childcare room. If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.
Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)
We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
SAVE the DATE!
Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13! Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship! The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration. The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening. If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.
Click Here to register! Please note that space is limited for each childcare room. If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.
Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)
We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
SAVE the DATE!
Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13! Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship! The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration. The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening. If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.
Click Here to register! Please note that space is limited for each childcare room. If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.
Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)
We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!
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)
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
SAVE the DATE!
Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13! Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship! The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration. The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening. If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.
Click Here to register! Please note that space is limited for each childcare room. If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.
Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)
We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
SAVE the DATE!
Free Childcare for kids ages 0 through 13! Homework for your date is a This Side UP! Family Talk Time Card to help enrich your relationship! The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when registering for childcare.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. There is a “Refundable Reservation Fee” at the time of registration. The reservation fee is $10 per family and will be refunded to you at check-in that evening. If you cancel, your fee will not be returned.
Click Here to register! Please note that space is limited for each childcare room. If slots are all taken at the time of your registration, please email susan@thissideupfamily.org with names and ages of children to be added to our childcare wait list.
Childcare location:
Chase Oaks Family Center
1896 K Avenue, Suite #200
Plano, TX 75074
(building is behind the Advance Auto Parts store)
We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
Going at-home for April!
Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and recommendations from the CDC, we have made the decision to cancel the April “I Date My Spouse” program night.
Keep an eye out for our newsletter and/or the weekly Quarantine Quality Time Issues so we can share a Talk Time Card and ideas for an awesome at-home date night or follow us on Facebook; we may have fun surprises to share! I Date My Spouse is going at-home in April!
Stay Safe, Stay Well, and Wash Your Hands!
Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss out!
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
Going at-home for June!
Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and recommendations from the CDC, we have made the decision to cancel the June “I Date My Spouse” program night.
Keep an eye out for our newsletter and/or the weekly Quarantine Quality Time Issues so we can share a Talk Time Card and ideas for an awesome at-home date night or follow us on Facebook; we may have fun surprises to share! I Date My Spouse is going at-home in June!
Stay Safe, Stay Well, and Wash Your Hands!
Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss out!
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
Going At-Home for August!
Once again we are creating free At-Home Date Night Kits. These kits will include a Talk Time Card for parents, a gift card for take-out or delivery from a local restaurant, activities to keep kids busy, and more. We know it is not the same as in-person together. But it will be an evening of marriage strengthening and family fun!
To register for the August At-Home I Dtae My Spouse – Click HERE!
Keep an eye out for our newsletter and/or the weekly Quarantine Quality Time Issues or follow us on Facebook; we may have fun surprises to share!
Stay Safe, Stay Well, and Wash Your Hands!
Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss out!
You can help This Side UP! Family continue supporting families as they move from surviving to thriving by supporting us on
September 17th, North Texas Giving Day.
2020 has been a hard year for all of us. Isolation, job loss, at home learning, tough health decisions, and the current political climate can make us feel like we’re farther apart than ever. Everything has looked different this year, but there is one thing that’s still the same for everyone, we all love our families.
Every dollar you give to This Side UP! Family goes directly into supporting ALL families with at home date nights, family connection nights, parenting education, and more.
We’re all learning new ways to be together and we at This Side UP! Family are so grateful to be going into our 10th year of celebrating and strengthening family. Your donations will help us start 2021 strong with in person programming, new COVID protocols, more virtual resources, and all the tools we need to continue supporting what we all have in common- family.
Early giving starts on 9/1/2020 at 8:00 am and continues until September 16th at midnight! If you’d rather wait to make your donation until North Texas Giving Day- You can give on 9/17/2020 from 6:00 am until 11:00 pm.
I DATE MY SPOUSE
Marriage Enrichment Program
Going At-Home for October!
Once again we are creating free At-Home Date Night Kits. We know it is not the same as in-person together. But it will be an evening of marriage strengthening and family fun!
These kits will include a Talk Time Card for parents (homework for your date), a $25 gift card for dinner from a local restaurant, a $5 Amazon gift card to rent a movie or other family activity, and various activities to keep kids busy during your date time. The I Date My Spouse Dinner Gift Cards are limtied quantities and ARE first come, first serve based on registration timestamp.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens on the first of each month at 6:30 am. Click HERE to register!
Keep an eye out for our newsletter and/or the weekly Quarantine Quality Time Issues or follow us on Facebook; we may have fun surprises to share!
Stay Safe, Stay Well, and Wash Your Hands!
Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss out!