Family Mindful Monday Program open for registration

Families of Washington County with youth 4th grade-8th grade are invited to participate in the “Family Mindful Mondays” program starting in January.

Washington County Extension and Outreach in partnership with YMCA of Washington County and Washington Public Library will be offering this program for free to families of Washington County.

The course is free with a free meal, free child care for children 1-year-old — to 3rd grade, and free transportation if needed. The program will be held at Stewart Elementary from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on January 30, Feb. 6, 13, and 20. Families who attend all four sessions also will receive a free family gift.

Designed by Iowa 4-H, this healthy living program is an engaging four-session series that includes practical mindfulness strategies for adults and youth to work together to manage stress and difficult emotions. Lessons help to improve overall well-being, relationships, and performance in daily activities. This program is for parents and youth to work together to learn about mindfulness and how to incorporate it into routine home activities.

According to MindfulSchools.org, mindfulness practice can help decrease stress and anxiety and strengthen resilience and emotional regulation for both adults and youth.

Registration is open while space is available or until the Jan. 15 deadline. First come, first served with online registration at https://tinyurl.com/WashCoMindfulMonday. Contact the Washington County Extension Office with questions or assistance registering online.