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Flyer of Family event - Stronger Together
Dinner, crafts, Family fun, Community, Conversation

Tompkins Families: Stronger Together, Social-Emotional Competency

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Families are invited to come together for free dinner and family fun. With food, crafts, movement, activities for all ages, and an opportunity for connection, together we can make our families and community stronger.Each family will receive a FREE gift!

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Holiday Greetings from a vintage holiday card

CLOSED for the Holidays

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.

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Holiday Greetings from a vintage holiday card

CLOSED for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.

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Holiday Greetings from a vintage holiday card

CLOSED for the Holidays

Thursday, December 26, 2024

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.

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CLOSED for New Year's Holiday

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday.

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, January 2, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, January 6, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Playgroup on Thursday mornings May16 - June 20

Family Playgroup

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, January 9 - February 13 Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30Downtown, at the First Presbyterian Church.For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free ...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, January 13, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...

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Family Playgroup on Thursday mornings May16 - June 20

Family Playgroup

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, January 9 - February 13 Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30Downtown, at the First Presbyterian Church.For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free ...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...

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Family Playgroup on Thursday mornings May16 - June 20

Family Playgroup

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, January 9 - February 13 Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30Downtown, at the First Presbyterian Church.For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free ...

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, January 27, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Playgroup on Thursday mornings May16 - June 20

Family Playgroup

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, January 9 - February 13 Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30Downtown, at the First Presbyterian Church.For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free ...

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, February 3, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, February 3, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Family Playgroup on Thursday mornings May16 - June 20

Family Playgroup

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, January 9 - February 13 Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30Downtown, at the First Presbyterian Church.For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free ...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, February 6, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, February 10, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Playgroup on Thursday mornings May16 - June 20

Family Playgroup

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, January 9 - February 13 Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30Downtown, at the First Presbyterian Church.For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free ...

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, February 24, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, March 3, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, March 6, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, March 10, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, March 17, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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young girl having a temper tantrum, for use with "Thriving with your spirited child" classes

Thriving With Your Spirited Child

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles.

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, March 24, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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young girl having a temper tantrum, for use with "Thriving with your spirited child" classes

Thriving With Your Spirited Child

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles.

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, March 31, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Parenting Skills Workshop - 2 Gen

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm  Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in s...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, April 3, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Monday, April 7, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, April 7, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Parenting Skills Workshop - 2 Gen

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm  Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in s...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...

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2025 4-H Duck Race

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County is proud to announce that the 4-H Duck Race will take place on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 from 11am-4pm. Join us to watch 3000 bright yellow rubber ducks tumble over the Cascadilla Creek falls at the Cornell Botanic Gardens' Cascadilla Gorge Trail then ...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, June 2, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, June 5, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, July 3, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, August 4, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, September 4, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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Parenting Styles

Parenting Styles (ONLINE)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Why Do You Parent The Way You Do?Many factors influence our children and how we parent. Every family, every child is different and unique. Why do we do what we do? Why do we make the decisions we make?  In this 7-week series, come together with others to share information and discuss i...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Parenting Styles

Parenting Styles (ONLINE)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Why Do You Parent The Way You Do?Many factors influence our children and how we parent. Every family, every child is different and unique. Why do we do what we do? Why do we make the decisions we make?  In this 7-week series, come together with others to share information and discuss i...

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Parenting Skills Workshop - 2 Gen

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm  Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in s...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, October 2, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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Parenting Skills Workshop - 2 Gen

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm  Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in s...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, October 20, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, November 6, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, December 4, 2025

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting.  2025 Board Meetings As of now...

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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, December 8, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class January 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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