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Aug
20
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Saigling Elementary
Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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The Understudies serve up heaping portions of laughter – improv style!

 

If you’re hungry for some family-friendly fun and a great way to conclude your Summer… see you at FAMILY LAUGH NIGHT!

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The Understudies is a hilarious Improv group trained and sponsored by Fish Sticks. Kids and adults will enjoy this fun night of laughter and fun together! We will also have an open mic joke sharing time for the kids to share their fave joke!

We’ll have family fun and send you home with a family connection tool to continue building on the family value of the month in your home!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Saigling Elementary
3600 Matterhorn Drive, Plano, TX 75075

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Sep
10
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Meadows Elementary
Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Saturday Night Thrive
Bingo Night PLUS Clown Show!

 

We’ll have family fun playing good ole fashioned family-friendly Bingo and enjoy a 30 minute show and a 10 minute Clown “tutoring” time by Daisty the Clown from Clownin’ Around. Clown Noses for all!

Every kid wins a prize! Plus…we’ll send you home with a family connection tool!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Meadows Elementary
2800 18th Street
Plano, Texas 75074

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Sep
17
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

 

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in all our childcare rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.  REGISTRATION 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)

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting (September) @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Sep 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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)

Sep
20
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series!! @ Haggard Public Library
Sep 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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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.

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Sep
22
Thu
North Texas Giving Day – Support This Side UP! Family
Sep 22 @ 6:00 am – 11:59 pm

North Texas Giving Day – an online fundraising event that has pumped more than $60 million into North Texas since 2009. Your gift of $25 or more will receive bonus funds through Communities Foundation of Texas on this day only!

Get up and Give and support This Side UP! Family, 
September 22th from 6am to midnight!

Click HERE to donate on the This Side UP! Family Donor page!

 

 

Oct
8
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Christie Elementary
Oct 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Newtons Lab

Saturday Night Thrive 

Join us for an AMAZING science show with interactive family fun, too!! Newton’s Lab is back by popular demand!

This is a super, cool night that will ignite an even deeper love for Science into our youth!  And… we’ll play a few Minute To Win Games, too!

PLUS… We’ll send you home with a family connection tool!  Our Value of the month is: Thriving Families Think Outside the Box! so… we’ll be doing an activity that night where families decorate and fill a box of “Outside The Box FAMILY TIME IDEAS!”  Go Home equipped to put these ideas to use in your home!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Christie Elementary
3801 Rainier Road
Plano, Texas 75023

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Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Oct
15
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting (October) @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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Guest Speaker Judge Cyndi Wheless

Join other single parents for encouragement and connection!
This month, we are so excited to welcome Collin County Judge Cyndi Wheless to our event!  She has been a family court judge for many years.  If you have any questions or topics you’d like Judge Wheless to address, please let us know!

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)

Oct
18
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series!! @ Haggard Public Library
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Oct
21
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Oct 21 @ 8:00 am – Oct 24 @ 12:00 am

PUMPKIN ART FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE (at-home!)

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To inspire family connection and a unified belief in your own family’s awesomeness , we created the PUMPKIN ART Family Time Challenge.

This challenge starts Friday, 10/21 and goes through Sunday, 10/23.  It is super EASY to enter and you could WIN A GREAT PRIZE FOR YOUR FAMILY! (You can complete the challenge anytime, as long as you submit the picture by 10/23!)

THREE SIMPLE STEPS
Step 1. SUBMIT A FAMILY PIC with your own version of PUMPKIN ART in it!  Before you snap the pic, read Step 2 below.

Step 2. PHOTO SHOULD INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE ADULT AND ONE KID AND SHOULD SHOW YOUR FAMILY’S PUMPKIN ART CREATION.  This can be in the form of a decorated pumpkin, carved pumpkin, paper pumpkin coloring… simply something that shows family connection and creativity!  Pumpkins can be real or not real.

Step 3. Post your PIC on This Side UP! Family’s FB page or email it to info@thissideupfamily.org BY MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY, 10/23.

WHY??!!!
1.  YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket w/restaurant gift card, board game, and more!
2.  THE BIG WHY.  Because FAMILY TIME MATTERS and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results will be trajectory-changing family and community strengthening!

EARN EXTRA ENTRIES!
Like, comment, and share this TSUF FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE on Facebook and when we receive your PIC we’ll enter you to win TWICE!  Use hashtags #familytimematters #thissideuupfamily and we’ll add another entry!

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!
Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community!!

REMEMBER… there should be both kid and adult AND your own version of PUMPKIN ART in your pic!! 🙂

(Winner announced 10/25!)

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Nov
12
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Davis Elementary
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Bingo, Bubbles, and More!

We’ll have family fun playing good ole fashioned Bingo PLUS The Texas Bubble Lady will be here with The Incredible Bubble Show – an awesome show that will appeal to all ages!

Plus…you’ll create a Family Gratitude Bubble and go home equipped to inspire an Attitude of Gratitude in your home!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Davis Elementary
2701 Parkhaven Drive
Plano, Texas 75075

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

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Nov
15
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series!! @ Haggard Public Library
Nov 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Nov
19
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting (November) @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Nov 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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)

Dec
10
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Hughston Elementary
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Round LogoBingo Night PLUS – Gingerbread House Making

EACH FAMILY WILL BUILD THEIR OWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE AND TAKE IT HOME!

You’ll fill your gingerbread house with written ideas of how to show each other love this Christmas instead of getting caught up in “looks” and “things”. PLUS, we’ll play some BINGO and everyone leaves with a prize!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Hughston Elementary
2601 Cross Bend Road
Plano, Texas 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Dec
13
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series!! @ Haggard Public Library
Dec 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Jan
14
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Christie Elementary
Jan 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Dream Big and Go for the Goal!

 

 

Kick off a new year of TSUFamily Connection Nights having a blast with Pictionary, Headbanz, and deciding it’s “Game ON” for your family!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of FUN games and you’ll make a Family Pennant with your crew!  Go home with a tool to guide your family in creating your own Mission/Vision Statement, too!

Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Christie Elementary
3801 Rainier Road
Plano, TX 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Jan
17
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series!! @ Haggard Public Library
Jan 17 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Jan
21
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jan 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting (January) @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jan 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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)

Jan
27
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am – Jan 29 @ 11:59 pm

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AT-HOME FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE

We all know that teams have a common goal—and families are the most important type of team!

This challenge starts Friday, 1/27 and goes through Sunday 1/29 at midnight.  It is super EASY to enter and you could WIN A GREAT PRIZE FOR YOUR FAMILY!

Step 1: Sit down with your family and brainstorm a word that you want your family to be about/focus on this year.  Give each member an opportunity to choose a word and take a vote to pick your family word.

Step 2:  Use the 2017 WORD template on this event page (or make your own WORD template/sign) to tell everyone your Family Word of the Year.  Get creative—you can draw it, type it or even cut out letters from fun, patterned paper.  Make it as unique as your family!
Template – TSUF Family Word of the Year 2017

Step 3: Post a pic of your family with your 2017 Word sheet on This Side UP! Family’s FB page or email it to info@thissideupfamily.org by midnight, January 29th.

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community. HANG YOUR 2017 FAMILY WORD IN A COMMON AREA FOR YOUR FAMILY TO FOCUS ON ALL YEAR LONG!

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!
Winner announced 2/1

Feb
11
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Davis Elementary
Feb 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Bingo plus A Family Valentines Evening TOGETHER!

 

BINGO and all the traditional elements of Valentines… Flowers, Chocolate and even a little Music and Dancing!

We’ll have family fun and send you home with an At-Home Family Connection Tool too!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Davis Elementary
2701 Parkhaven Drive
Plano, TX 75075 

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Feb
18
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Feb 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

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

Single Side Up! Meeting (February) @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Feb 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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!

Feb
21
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series!! @ Haggard Public Library
Feb 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Feb
24
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Feb 24 @ 8:00 am – Feb 26 @ 11:59 pm

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CELEBRATE AND DATE!!!
AT-HOME FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE

We know that quality time is an important love language for families and February is known as the month of LOVE.

SO SHOW US YOUR FAMILY LOVE!!!!

This challenge starts Friday, 2/24 and goes through Sunday 2/26 at midnight.  It is super EASY to enter and you could WIN A GREAT PRIZE FOR YOUR FAMILY!

Step 1: Make and have a family date.  It can be any combination (for example: daddy/daughter, mom/son, parent date night, entire family)–as long as it’s 2 or more members, it’s fair game!

Step 2: Post a pic of  your family date on This Side UP! Family’s Facebook page or email it to info@thissideupfamily.org by midnight, February 26th.

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!
Winner will be announced 2/28

Mar
11
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Mar 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

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

Single Side Up! Meeting @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Mar 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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! 

Mar
18
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Hughston Elementary
Mar 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Round LogoHealth and Wellness Family Fun Time! 

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

 

We’ll enjoy a great evening of BINGO and family time!  Go home with a Family Values tool to guide your family, too!  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Hughston Elementary
2601 Cross Bend Road
Plano, Texas 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Mar
19
Sun
Fill The Trailer and Mooyah’s Fundraiser @ MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
Mar 19 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Help This Side UP! Family Fill the Trailer

TSU Trailer Wrap

This Side UP! Family needs lots of clothing to bless single parent
families at our 2017 Spring Clothing Giveaway on March 25.  Come fill the TSUF trailer with gently-used clothing donations for all ages, male and female,  and eat a delicious meal at Mooyah’s (at the corner of Legacy and Independence) from 12-9pm.  20% of all sales go to support This Side UP! Family.

Enjoy a delicious meal and bring your clothing donations!

Mooyah Fundraising

Mar
21
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series!! @ Haggard Public Library
Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Mar
24
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – Mar 26 @ 11:59 pm

Round LogoTHRIVING FAMILIES FOCUS ON
HEALTH & WELLNESS!!!
AT-HOME FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE

 

 

Spring is in the air!!!  With the days starting to get longer, and the weather getting warmer (but not Texas-hot yet), it’s the perfect time to get out and get active!  We know that being healthy takes commitment, but it can also be FUN when the whole family does it together! 

This month, we want to see what you are doing to stay healthy!  Send us a pic of your family being healthy—it can be doing something active like a 5k or a walk around your neighborhood, or a well-balanced, healthy meal you have created together, or any other creative way you can think of to show your family taking the wellness challenge—the possibilities are endless!  Extra points for colorful food or scenery!!!

Post your pic on This Side UP Family’s Facebook  page or email it to info@thissideupfamily.org between March 24th and midnight on March 26th.

WHY??!!!
YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Our At-Home Family Challenges are always a fun activity for families to do together, plus they are super easy!

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

(Winner announced 3/28!)

Mar
25
Sat
Single Parent/Kids FREE Clothing Giveaway @ Plano Bible Chapel
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Single Side UP! program of This Side UP! Family hosts a Free Single Parent/Kids Clothing Giveaway twice a year.  

Single Parents – this is for YOU and YOUR FAMILY!  
Get ready for the change of season and receive the blessing of great clothes donated by our loving community!


Clothing Giveaway Location:
Plano Bible Chapel
1900 Shiloh Rd, Plano, TX 75074Plano Bible Chapel

Come to the Fellowship Hall Building on the south end of campus.  Enter from Shiloh Road onto Blossom Trail to enter the south parking lot.

WE NEED GENTLY USED OR NEW CLOTHING DONATIONS!
WE ARE ONLY COLLECTING CLOTHING DONATIONS; PLEASE DO NOT DONATE NON-CLOTHING ITEMS.

Drop-off locations for clothing donations only; drop off during business hours only please:

AMA Black Belt Academy
2035 W McDermott, Suite 450
Allen 75013

Aqua~Fit Swim & Fitness Family Wellness Center
1400 Summit Ave, Suite D2
Plano 75074

Dubs Tea & Water
3100 Independence Pkwy, Suite 100
Plano 75075

Infinite Bounds
1901 Preston Park Blvd
Plano 75093

LegacyChurch
4501 Legacy Drive
Plano 75024

Plano Bible Chapel
1900 Shiloh Road
Plano 75074

This Side UP! Family Ops Office
1201 E. 15th Street, Suite 202
Plano 75074

 

Apr
8
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Sci-Tech Discovery Center
Apr 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

Sci-Tech and This Side UP! Family have joined forces in a BUILD UP! Strong Families Partnership! 

 

Build Up your Marriage AND your Family!

April’s “I Date My Spouse! Marriage Enrichment Night” is hitting the road and travelling to Sci-Tech Discovery Center in Frisco for a super, fun evening for your kids PLUS an added Family “Build Up” Activity for your whole family too!

Families should arrive at 5:30 to kick off the evening with a fun, creative Family Build UP Activity! This month value is THRIVING FAMILIES MAKE MEALTIME A PRIORITY and Sci-Tech’s Makerspace Team will lead your family in making a Cutting Board that you’ll get to take home!

Once you’ve completed the Family “Build Up” Time together, it’ll be time to Date Your Spouse! You’ll head out for a dinner date in the Frisco area. Complete with restaurant gift card and a Talk Time Card with fun “date-work” to enrich your marriage! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare, ages 0 through 13 years.)

Kids will enjoy an evening of play and fun in Sci-Tech’s wonderful discovery center. They’ll have a blast at the center with free play interjected with a focused science-based activity around this month’s Family Value (Thriving Families Make Mealtime a Priority!).

We’ll even send you home with a Family Tool that will continue to elevate this month’s value in your home!

Space is limited in the Birth – Pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on March 19th!

Click HERE to register for this terrific evening that will Build UP both your marriage and your family!!

 

Apr
18
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series!! @ Haggard Public Library
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Apr
22
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Christie Elementary
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Round LogoMeet the Candidates Bingo Night! 

Can local politics and Family FUN be part of the same sentence and the same evening?
YES!!!

We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes.  Meet the Candidates as they serve as VIP Bingo Callers for the night!

This is a VERY important election for our city and This Side UP! Family seeks to raise voter participation by making it real and personal! So… we’ll help you get to know the candidates for City Council and School Board in a casual, FUN way!

CONFIRMED VIP BINGO CALLERS:
City Council Candidates: Kayci PrinceDavid DownsAl Valente, Rick SmithAnthony Ricciardelli, Ann BacchusStirling MorrisEd Acklin, Bill Lisle
PISD School Board Candidates: Nancy Johnson Humphrey, Greg MyerTrish PattersonNathan RylanderAmanda JacksonCarissa Picard

We’ll have family fun and send you home with an At-Home Family Connection Tool too!  Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Christie Elementary
3801 Rainier Road
Plano, TX 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Apr
28
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Apr 28 @ 8:00 am – Apr 30 @ 11:59 pm

Round LogoTHRIVING FAMILIES MAKE MEALTIME A PRIORITY!

 

 

Our At-Home Family Challenges are always a fun activity for families to do together, plus they are super easy!  

What is your favorite family meal?  Are you a taco family?  Do you prefer lasagna?  Or maybe you like chicken fried steak.  Most of us have a recipe that brings up good memories of meals shared with people we love.

This month, we want to see your mealtime in action!  Sync up your family calendar and find a night that everyone will be home.  Pull out a favorite family recipe and give every family member something to do—it could be washing the veggies or measuring the water,  setting the table or even the actual cooking!  Or the meal could even be a simple one with noodles and a jar of spaghetti sauce.  The goal is to make mealtime a priority and get everyone involved in some way.

After you have created your meal, we want to see a pic!  Post your pic on This Side UP Family’s Facebook page or email it to info@thissideupfamily.org between April 28th and midnight on April 30th.  Tag it with #TSUFathomechallenge.  For extra entries, post it on your personal Facebook, Instagram or Twitter page with the same hashtag!

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.   Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be announced May 2nd.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

May
5
Fri
“Off to the Races!” for Family Strengthening! @ Haggard Party Barn
May 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm


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SAVE THE DATE!

We are “Off to the Races!” for Family Strengthening!

TSUF continues to be “Off to the Races!” for Family Strengthening!  Join us for our 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby-inspired dinner supporting This Side UP! Family.

Location:
Haggard Party Barn
5948 McKamy Trail
Plano, TX 75024

Save the date now and check back in 2018 to purchase your tickets!t

This is for adults, 21 or older.

 

 

Off to the Races!” for Family Strengthening! @ Haggard Party Barn
May 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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We are “Off to the Races!” for Family Strengthening!

TSUF continues to be “Off to the Races!” for Family Strengthening!  Join us for our 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby-inspired dinner supporting This Side UP! Family.

Tickets $55/person or Table of 8 for $400.

  • Delicious dinner, drinks, and dessert!
  • Hat & Bow-tie contest!
  • Raffle Baskets and Heads/Tails Game!
  • Derby-inspired games and FUN including a Stick Horse Race with special guests!
  • Amazing jazz by the incredible Darwin Martin Band!

Location:
Haggard Party Barn
5948 McKamy Trail
Plano, TX 75024

Reserve your spot while tickets are available and support TSUFamily Wellness programs and services that are moving families from surviving to thriving in our community!

Click HERE to purchase your tickets today!

This is for adults, 21 or older.

 

 

May
13
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Hughston Elementary
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Round LogoMother’s Day Improv Comedy Night! 

“If Mama’s Laughing then everyone’s Laughing!” CELEBRATE THE MOM IN YOUR FAMILY AT FAMILY LAUGH NIGHT!

 

If you’re hungry for some family-friendly fun and a great way to celebrate Spring Break… see you at FAMILY LAUGH NIGHT!

Studies

The Understudies serves up heaping portions of laughter – improv style!   The Understudies is a hilarious Improv group trained and sponsored by Fish Sticks. Kids and adults will enjoy this fun night of laughter and fun together! We will also have an open mic joke sharing time for the kids to share their fave joke!

We’ll have family fun and send you home with an At-Home Family Connection Tool too!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Hughston Elementary
2601 Cross Bend Road
Plano, Texas 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

May
16
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series!! @ Haggard Public Library
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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May
20
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

I Date My Spouse is open to all couples and their children… children ages 0 through 13 years.

 

Registration opens at 12:01am, on the 1st of each month. Participants are couples focusing on marriage strengthening while their children are in childcare.  All couples are provided a Talk Time Card for intentional discussion during their date.

New Dinner Card Process:
Some couples receive Dinner for 2 Gift Cards; quantities are limited and are first come, first serve based on registration time stamp.  You will receive a separate email notifying you if you have received a dinner card (one week before the date night). No-shows are ineligible for gift card in future month!

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
May 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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!

May
26
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
May 26 @ 8:00 am – May 28 @ 11:59 pm

Round LogoAT-HOME FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE

Our At-Home Family Challenges are always a fun activity for families to do together, plus they are super easy! 

 

THRIVING FAMILIES LAUGH AND TALK!

Have you ever laughed so hard that it hurt?  What’s the funniest thing you have ever seen or heard or even done?  We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine and studies have proven that laughing is great for your health!

This month, we want to laugh with you!  Grab your family and spend some time telling each other jokes.  Then, vote on your favorite joke and post it on our facebook page or email it to us at info@thissideupfamily.org between May 26th-28th.  You could even video yourself or a member of your family telling the joke if you want to get really brave!

For extra entries, tag your post with #TSUFathomechallenge and post it on your personal Facebook, Instagram or Twitter page!

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be announced May 30th.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

Jun
10
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Christie Elementary
Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

cropped-Round-Logo.jpgFamily Connection Night – Bingo PLUS Quizz Whizz

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

 

This month’s Value is THRIVING FAMILIES SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER!  We’ll enjoy a great evening of BINGO and family connection time!

PLUS Explore Horizons will be here to lead us in a cool, interactive game time called Quizz Whizz.  A blast of a time where kids will have fun learning how to scour through information to find details and facts, then they’ll create their very own quiz to see if parents can distinguish between fact and fiction.  Healthy and fun game time for your whole family! (Explore Horizons is a tutoring and enrichment center for grades pre-k thru 8th grade.)

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Go home with a Family Values tool to guide your family, too!  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Christie Elementary
3801 Rainier Road
Plano, TX 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Jun
17
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

I Date My Spouse is open to all couples and their children… children ages 0 through 13 years.

 

Registration opens at 12:01am, on the 1st of each month. Participants are couples focusing on marriage strengthening while their children are in childcare.  All couples are provided a Talk Time Card for intentional discussion during their date.

New Dinner Card Process:
Some couples receive Dinner for 2 Gift Cards; quantities are limited and are first come, first serve based on registration time stamp.  You will receive a separate email notifying you if you have received a dinner card (one week before the date night). No-shows are ineligible for gift card in future month!

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

 

Single Side Up! Meeting @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jun 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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!

 

Jun
23
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Jun 23 @ 8:00 am – Jun 25 @ 11:59 pm

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AT-HOME FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE

Our At-Home Family Challenges are always a fun activity for families to do together, plus they are super easy! 


THRIVING FAMILIES Spend QUALITY TIME Together!

We all know that when we spend time with people we love, we are drawn closer together.  In all of our hustle and bustle of getting kids to practices/games/rehearsals/concerts/parties, we spend time together, but it’s more like co-exisiting instead of being true quality time.

This month, we want to see what quality time looks like for your family!  Set aside a time to get together—maybe it’s over a meal or a day at the park or you turn the radio off and just talk as you are driving in the car.  Decide what you want to do as a family and take a pic of your family doing it! Then, post your pic on our facebook page OR email it to us at info@thissideupfamily.org between June 23rd-25th.  For extra entries, tag your post with #TSUFathomechallenge and post it on your personal Facebook, Instagram or Twitter page!

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be announced June 27th.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

Jul
15
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting Childcare @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jul 15 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm

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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! 

Jul
22
Sat
6th Annual Lucky Duck Duck Race and Splash Fest @ Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
Jul 22 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm

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Lucky Duck Duck Race 2017!

Adopt a Rubber Duck to Show Your Support of
This Side UP! Family
(Need not be present to win)

Come cheer on your ducks and enjoy a FREE Family Splash Fest with prizes, food, swimming, games and more! Bring your own picnic dinner or enjoy snow-cones, popcorn, snacks, and/or drinks! Swim, slide AND enjoy FUN activities for the kids!

Click HERE to purchase your duck adoption TODAY!

The Lucky Duck Duck Race and Spalsh Fest is:
Saturday, 7/22/2017 – 6:45-9:00pm
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
5801 W. Parker Rd.
Plano, Texas 75093

DUCK RACE AT 8pm! We’ll launch them into the pool and the one who crosses the finish line first WINS a $1000 MasterCard®/Visa® gift card! Second place duck WINS big, too!! Top 20 ducks WIN A PRIZE! (Need not be present to win)

All proceeds go to This Side UP! Family’s wellness programs and moving families from surviving to thriving!

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Jul
28
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – Jul 30 @ 11:59 pm

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AT-HOME FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE

 

 

Our At-Home Family Challenges are always a fun activity for families to do together, plus they are super easy!  Check back soon for specific details! You could WIN A GREAT PRIZE FOR YOUR FAMILY!

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

Aug
8
Tue
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Aug 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdDo 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!

 

Aug
12
Sat
Single Parent/Kids FREE Clothing Giveaway @ Plano Bible Chapel
Aug 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Single Side UP! program of This Side UP! Family hosts a Free Single Parent/Kids Clothing Giveaway twice a year.  

Single Parents – this is for YOU and YOUR FAMILY!  
Get ready for the change of season and receive the blessing of great clothes donated by our loving community!


Clothing Giveaway Location:
Plano Bible Chapel
1900 Shiloh Rd, Plano, TX 75074Plano Bible Chapel

Enter the Plano Bible Chapel campus via the north parking lot from Shiloh Road, just north of the Shiloh/Blossom Trail intersection. Building and main doors will be on your right as you pull into the north parking area.  We will have signs and balloons out to help guide you.

WE NEED GENTLY USED OR NEW CLOTHING DONATIONS!
WE ARE ONLY COLLECTING CLOTHING DONATIONS; PLEASE DO NOT DONATE NON-CLOTHING ITEMS.

Bring your clothing donations (women’s, men’s, kids) to any of these drop off locations during their normal business hours.

Aug
19
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Christie Elementary
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection! This month’s Value is THRIVING FAMILIES TACKLE THE TOUGH STUFF!

Join us as we celebrate the last hurrah of summer with a FREE back to school bash! We’ll have a bubble-gum blowing contest, bingo (with prizes for all!) and send you home with tools to tackle the tough stuff as you get back in your school routine,

AND (drumroll, please)…

iCream will be in the house making ice cream with sweet liquid nitrogen as we watch!

You won’t want to miss this FREE Family Connection Night! As usual, bring your own dinner and/or snacks (optional).

Did we mention that everything is totally FREE?!?!?

Host Location:
Christie Elementary
3801 Rainier Road
Plano, TX 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Aug
25
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Aug 25 @ 8:00 am – Aug 27 @ 11:59 pm

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THRIVING FAMILIES TACKLE THE TOUGH STUFF
AT-HOME FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE

 

Back to school time can be tough—tackling the new schedules, meeting new teachers, maybe even going to a new school.  This month, we want to know how you tackle this time of year!

Do you have a family dance party when the stress sets in, do you go out for an ice cream cone, do you organize everything by color on a Calendar?  Show us what YOUR family does to tackle the tough stuff!  Take a picture of you and your peeps doing your “thing” and send it to us!  You can post it on our Facebook page (and tag it with #tsufathomechallenge) or email it to us at info@thissideupfamily.org between Aug 25th – 27th! 

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.   All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.   Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.   Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become
confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!   It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family
and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be announced August 29th.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

Sep
9
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Christie Elementary
Sep 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

 

Value of the Month: Thriving Families Focus on Finances

We’ll have tons of fun competing in “Popcorn Olympics” (and eating some, too), focusing on family budgeting/saving ideas, AND learning how to juggle!  We know that managing a budget can be a juggling act so we’ll have fun with a Professional Juggler PLUS send you home with a tool to focus on juggling your finances as a family!  Everything is FREE!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Christie Elementary
3801 Rainier Road
Plano, TX

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Sep
12
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Sep 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Sep
14
Thu
North Texas Giving Day – Support This Side UP! Family
Sep 14 @ 6:00 am – 11:59 pm

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Communities Foundation of Texas launched North Texas Giving Day in 2009.  NTGD is the largest community-wide giving event in the country.  In 2016, the 18-hour event raised over $37 million for 2,500+ nonprofits, and since its inception has infused $156 million into nonprofits serving the 16-county North Texas community.

Your gift of $25 or more through NTGD will receive bonus funds through Communities Foundation of Texas!  
Get up and Give and support This Side UP! Family, 

September 14th from 6am to midnight!

Click HERE to donate on the This Side UP! Family Donor page!

 

 

Sep
16
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Sep 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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.

Sep
22
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Sep 22 @ 8:00 am – Sep 24 @ 11:59 pm

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Thriving Families Focus On Finances
At-Home Family Time Challenge

 

 

We’ve all had moments when we’ve cringed when someone has mentioned the word “Budget.”  The funny thing is that budgets allow us freedom to get to do fun things.  By being intentional as to where our finances go, we can set aside funds for fun things.

This month, we want to know how your family Focuses on Finances!  Do you have a change jar everyone contributes to?  Do you have a chore chart where your kids earn allowances?  Do you have a budget plan for how many times you can eat out each month?

Show us what YOUR family does to FOCUS ON FINANCES!  Take a picture of you and your peeps doing a budget or finance focused “thing” and send it to us!  Post it on our Facebook page (and tag it with #tsufathomechallenge) or email it to info@thissideupfamily.org between September 22nd-24th!

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being. Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child! It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection! And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be announced September 26th.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

Sep
23
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Parenting EdDo 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!

 

Oct
10
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Oct
14
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Hughston Elementary
Oct 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

 

We’ll have family fun playing good ole fashioned Bingo PLUS enjoy a family activity that involves a pumpkin and serving others!  Every kid wins a prize!  Plus…we’ll send you home with your pumpkin AND a Brownie Box Challenge to elevate the monthly value of SERVING OTHERS!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of fun activities and family time!  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
Hughston Elementary
2601 Cross Bend Road
Plano, Texas 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Oct
17
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Strong Willed Child Series! @ SORT IT OUT Room
Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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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.

Oct
21
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!

Click HERE to register!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Oct 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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.

Oct
24
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Strong Willed Child Series! @ SORT IT OUT Room
Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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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.

Oct
27
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Oct 27 @ 8:00 am – Oct 29 @ 11:59 pm

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Thriving Families Serve
At-Home Family Time Challenge

 

 

Serving is a great opportunity to create a shared experience with your family.  It’s an experience that focuses outward and allows each member to give a part of themselves to someone else.

This month, we want to see how your family Serves!  Do you volunteer at the animal shelter?  Do you drop off cookies for your local firemen?  Do you pick up trash in the neighborhood?  Do you pack food for the homeless?  What does your family do to serve others?

Show us what YOUR family does to Serve!  Take a picture of you and your peeps doing your serve “thing” and send it to us!  Post it on our Facebook page (and tag it with #tsufathomechallenge) or email it to info@thissideupfamily.org between October 27th-29th!

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being. Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child! It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection! And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be announced October 31st.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

Oct
31
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Strong Willed Child Series! @ SORT IT OUT Room
Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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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.

Nov
11
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night
Nov 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!

 

We’re all thankful for LAUGHTER!

The Understudies will serve up heaping portions of laughter – improv style!  If you’re hungry for some family-friendly fun and a great way to kick off the holiday season, join us for a Comedy Show and a fun night of laughter together that both kids and adults will enjoy!  (The Understudies is a hilarious Improv group trained and sponsored by Fish Sticks.)

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Plus, enjoy a family activity (that you’ll get to take home with you!) focused on cultivating an attitude of gratitude this Thanksgiving season!  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX  75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance)

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Nov
14
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Nov 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Nov
18
Sat
I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE!

FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card. Childcare. Talk Time Card to enrich your relationship! (I Date My Spouse Gift Card quantities ARE first come, first serve when signing up for childcare.)

I Date My Spouse Childcare is open to all parents and kids!!!  Kids… ages 0 through 13 years.

Space is limited in the 0-pre-K rooms, so sign up early to ensure your spot.   REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and starts at 12:01am on the first of each month!

Click HERE for childcare registration!

We get to have a blast with your kids while you enjoy a much-needed, purposeful Night Out!

Single Side Up! Meeting @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Nov 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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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.

 

 

Nov
24
Fri
At-Home FAMILY CONNECTION TIME CHALLENGE
Nov 24 @ 8:00 am – Nov 26 @ 11:59 pm

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AT-HOME FAMILY TIME CHALLENGE

 

 

Most of us learned to say “Thank you” at a young age, but as we get older, we sometimes forget to add these words—especially when talking to those who are closest to us.  It’s one of the reasons we love the month of November and the chance to give thanks.  We all want to see an “attitude of gratitude” in our homes.

This month, we want to see what your family is thankful for!  Were you given a gift that you share as a family?  Do you have a special family tradition that you are grateful you get to do together?  Is there someone who has shown kindness to your kids?

Show us something or someone YOUR family is thankful for!  Take a picture of you and your family with the thing or person you are thankful for and send it to us!  Post it on our Facebook page (and tag it with #tsufathomechallenge) or email it to info@thissideupfamily.org  between Nov. 24th – 26th!

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be announced Nov. 29th.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

Dec
9
Sat
FREE Family Connection Night @ Hughston Elementary
Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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It’s Time for One of  Our Favorite Annual TSUF Traditions – Bingo PLUS Gingerbread House Making!

 

FAMILIES WILL BUILD A GINGERBREAD HOUSE AND TAKE IT HOME!  You’ll fill your gingerbread house with written ideas of how to show each other love this Christmas instead of getting caught up in “looks” and “things”.

PLUS, we’ll play some BINGO and everyone leaves with a prize! Added Fun this year… Kevin J Culley, aka DJ B-Dub will be our Emcee and even lead us in singing a few Christmas carols!

(Bring your own dinner or snacks, optional.) (Gingerbread Houses available to first 50 families. No RSVP necessary, first-come, first serve.)

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection! Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Host Location:
Hughston Elementary
2601 Cross Bend Road
Plano, Texas 75023

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Dec
12
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Dec
31
Sun
6th Annual – New Years Eve Family Celebration – TURN BACK TIME THE BALL DROPS AT 9! @ LegacyChurch
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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This program gets bigger and better every year!  Collin County’s MOST FUN, safest, Family Friendliest way to bring in 2018!

The forecast is dry so the show (and the fun) will go on!  Reservations are now closed, a limited number of tickets available at the door, first come first serve!

  • TERRIFIC Entertainment Variety Show
  • DELICIOUS Dinner from Cowboy Chicken
  • DELIGHTFUL Desserts
  • FREE Professional Family Portrait
  • AMAZING Silent Auction
  • Family Craft
  • A GIFT for Every Family
  • Countdown and Sparkling Juice Toast at 9pm

Super Affordable! Click HERE to purchase tickets!

Jan
9
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Jan 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Jan
13
Sat
Family Strong 2018 At-Home Value Challenge
Jan 13 @ 8:00 am – Jan 31 @ 11:59 pm

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DREAM BIG and GO FOR THE GOAL!!!

Family Strong 2018 At-Home Value Challenge

 

This month, decide on a Word of the Year for your family!

Step 1:  Sit down with your family and brainstorm a word that you want your family to focus on in 2018.   Give each member an opportunity to choose a word and take a vote to pick your family word.

Step 2:  Decide how you want to display your word—you can use magnets on the fridge to spell it out, or paint it on a piece of wood, or write it on construction paper or decorate a chalkboard with it—YOU choose!

Step 3:  Place your Word of the Year in a common area for your family to see and focus on all year long.

Step 4:  Share your word with us!  Take a pic of your Word of the Year (with your family in it) and post it on our Facebook page or email it to us at  info@thissideupfamily.org by Jan 31st for a chance to win a Family Funnection Basket!

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be announced on Facebook/emailed on Wed, Feb 7th.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

FREE Family Connection Night @ FCC Fellowship Hall
Jan 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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FREE Family Connection Night

This Month’s Family Value –
Dream Big and Go for the Goal!

 
Kick off a new year of TSUFamily Connection Nights having a blast and deciding it’s “Game ON!” for your family in 2018!

We’ll enjoy a great evening of FUN minute to win it games and watch the USA Martial Arts Team demonstrate how they go for the goal!

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You’ll create a Dream Bubble for your crew AND go home with a tool to guide your family in creating your own Word of the Year, too!  As usual, bring your own dinner and/or snacks (optional). Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Host Location
FCC Fellowship Hall
813 E 15th St
Plano 75074

Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Jan
20
Sat
Single Side Up! One-On-One @ S.O.R.T It Out Room
Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:10 am

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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)

I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Dream Big and Go for the Goal!

 

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!

Jan
27
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Parenting EdDo 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!

 

Feb
10
Sat
Family Strong 2018 At-Home Value Challenge
Feb 10 @ 8:00 am – Feb 28 @ 11:59 pm

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Express Kindness!!!

Family Strong 2018 At-Home Value Challenge

 

Thriving Families…EXPRESS KINDNESS!

Step 1:  Cut out as many hearts as you can—the more the better. You can use construction paper, scrapbook paper or whatever you have on hand! Place the hearts somewhere easy for everyone in your family to access. Post it notes also work great.

Step 2:  Challenge each family member to come up with kind words about another family member and write them on on a heart-shaped note—without signing it so that it’s anonymous.

Step 3:  Encourage each person to put their notes on the family member’s door when they are not looking. If more than one person shares the room, be sure to put their name on it.

Step 4:  Continue writing kind words and posting them on doors for the rest of the month. Take a pic of one your family participating in this challenge and post it on our facebook page or email it to us at info@thissideupfamily.org by Feb 28th for a chance to win a Family Funnection Basket!

WHY??!!!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be announced on Facebook/emailed on 3/7/18.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

FREE Family Connection Night
Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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For the LOVE of Family (and BINGO)!!!
Family Connection Night

This Month’s Family Value –
Express Kindness!

 

Join us for a fun-filled FAMILY VALENTINES CELEBRATION evening focused on Expressing Kindness.  We’ll enjoy an incredible youth musician show, too.  Music by Naren Yalamanchili will entertain us with popular, fun Kindness-focused songs.  Enjoy BINGO with a Valentine’s twist (all kids receive a prize!)!

PLUS, your family will make kindness rocks to take home and use to spread kind words all over your city!  We’ll send you home with a Family Value Connection Tool to use in your home to express kindness to each other!   Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX  75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance)

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!  Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Feb
13
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Feb 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Feb
17
Sat
Single Side Up! One-On-One @ S.O.R.T It Out Room
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:10 am

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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)

I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Feb 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Express Kindness!

 

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!

Feb
24
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Parenting EdDo 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!

 

Mar
3
Sat
Family Strong 2018 At-Home Value Challenge
Mar 3 @ 8:00 am – Mar 31 @ 11:59 pm

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Health and Wellness!!!

Family Strong 2018 At-Home Value Challenge

 

There are multiple ways to look at health and wellness for your family: nutritional; emotional; physical; relational; spiritual; and etc.  In our busy schedules, snacks are crucial to adding the proper fuel for our bodies throughout the day.  This month, our Family Value At-Home Challenge will help you learn fun ways to make nutritional snacks!

Step 1:  Pick a healthy snack to make as a family.  This can be your own idea or pick one from the Chef Solus Healthy Favorite Snacks available online.

Step 2:  As you shop for the ingredients and create your snack, take a picture of your family as you participate in this challenge.

Step 3:  When done, you could take another picture of your family enjoying what you created together.

Step 4:  Post one or more pictures on our TSUFamily Facebook page or email it to us at info@thissideupfamily.org by March 31st for a chance to win a Family Funnection Basket!

YOU COULD WIN.  All entries will be submitted for a Family FUNnection basket that contains a gift card, board game and more!

WHY??!!!

THE BIG WHY.  Because Family Time is so important and has been proven to be a key indicator of a child’s success and well-being.  Children who are positively connected to their family relationships are less likely to make poor choices and more likely to become confident, content community participants as they grow up!  That relationship building starts NOW, no matter the age of your child!  It’s never too early and it’s never too late to focus on family connection!  And the results are trajectory-changing, for the family and community strengthening!

Thank you for participating in this purposeful challenge to increase FAMILY TIME in your home and our community.  Winner will be emailed and announced on Facebook on 4/3/18.

FAMILY TIME MATTERS!!!!

FREE Family Connection Night
Mar 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Family Connection Night

This Month’s Family Value –
Focus on Health and Wellness!


Join us for a fun-filled evening focused on family health and wellness!  Makaia from Graceful Soles Dance Studio will be in the house to teach us some new moves!

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We’ll enjoy an energetic game of Headbanz—done family style as well as a family activity designed to get you to not only use your body, but to use your brain!

PLUS, your family will go home with a Family Value Connection Tool to get you moving on focusing on health and wellness in your own home and with each other!  Yes, everything’s totally FREE!

Bring your own dinner or snacks (optional).

Host Location:
813 E 15th Street
Plano, TX  75074
(2 doors down from Ye Olde Butcher Shop; enter at the Fellowship Hall entrance)

TSUFamily Connection Nights are a much-needed blast of family fun and connection!  Find us at various terrific community locations each month!

Mar
10
Sat
Single Parent/Kids FREE Clothing Giveaway @ Plano Bible Chapel
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Single Side UP! program of This Side UP! Family hosts a Free Single Parent/Kids Clothing Giveaway twice a year.  

Single Parents – this is for YOU and YOUR FAMILY!  
Get ready for the change of season and receive the blessing of great clothes donated by our loving community!


Clothing Giveaway Location:
Plano Bible Chapel
1900 Shiloh Rd, Plano, TX 75074Plano Bible Chapel

 

WE NEED GENTLY USED OR NEW CLOTHING DONATIONS!
WE ARE ONLY COLLECTING CLOTHING DONATIONS; PLEASE DO NOT DONATE NON-CLOTHING ITEMS.

TSUF Operating Office is a drop-off location for clothing donations year round!  Please call 972-633-8783 to make sure someone will be in the office to receive your clothing donation before heading our way.

Bring your clothing donations (women’s, men’s, kids) to any of  these drop off locations during their normal business hours.

Mar
13
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Mar 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Mar
17
Sat
Single Side Up! One-On-One @ S.O.R.T It Out Room
Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:10 am

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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)

I Date My Spouse @ Chase Oaks Church Family Center
Mar 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IDMSI DATE MY SPOUSE

This Month’s Family Value –
Focus on Health and Wellness!

 

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!

Mar
24
Sat
Free Parent Coaching! @ TSUF S.O.R.T. IT OUT Room
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Parenting EdDo 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!

 

Apr
10
Tue
Parenting POWER HOUR Series! @ Haggard Public Library (Program Room)
Apr 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Parenting EdThis 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.

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Taking families SURVIVING to THRIVING!