Parent Engagement Network

New blog!

Jenn Wert, Parent Coach, shares how shifting our mindset can help us see our young kiddos differently.

Attention-seeking behavior is often met with frustration. But what if we saw it instead as our child feeling disconnected and needing more connection? That simple shift can help us view, approach, and handle it quite differently.

Have a read: https://parentengagementnetwork.org/2026/07/01/connection-seeking-vs-attention-seeking/

🔔 REMINDER 🔔
FENTANYL: WHAT EVERY FAMILY NEEDS TO KNOW

We’re less than two weeks from this life-saving educational program for adults and youth (ages 14+) - led by Trina Faatz and Mila Long, sharing professional expertise and lived experience.

Learn how to recognize an overdose, understand facts & myths about fentanyl, and know how to use Naloxone (Narcan) to save a life.

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 6:30-8:00 PM
📍 YMCA Northern Colorado
🎟 Adults: $5–$15 sliding scale | Youth (14–18): $5

Register: https://parentengagementnetwork.org/event/fentanyl_july2026/

Hope to see you there!

🌈 Happy Pride Month!

At PEN, we believe every child and parent deserves to feel seen, valued, and loved for exactly who they are. And every parent deserves support as they navigate the joys, challenges, and questions that come with being and raising healthy, happy humans.

We celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where all families feel welcome, supported, and connected.

Because everyone deserves to know they belong. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜