# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Science of Parenting Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: This is a series of four programs. You do not need to attend all four, but registration is requested for each program. Register now: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/events/upcoming?keywords=science%20of%20parenting

? Session 1: Understanding Research and Reality
?️ Thursday, May 21 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM 
? Session Description: How do parents use research to help inform their unique parenting reality? Learn about how parenting realities are different and discover helpful parenting tools and techniques.

? Session 2: Understanding Temperament
?️ Thursday, June 25 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
? Session Description: As kids grow through different ages, parents also go through stages! Learn about those stages, development, and tips for adapting your parenting to your child's age and abilities.

? Session 3: Children's Ages and Parenting Stages
?️ Thursday, July 23 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
? Session Description: Every child is unique, and individual temperament is one of the biggest reasons why! This workshop will introduce the individual temperament traits and explore how your child’s temperament can impact their feelings and behaviors.

? Session 4: Positive Discipline  
?️ Thursday, July 30 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
? Session Description: Parents often cite guidance and discipline as their number one concern. This workshop will help you see positive discipline as an opportunity to build positive parent-child relationships.

These programs are presented by Virginia Atwell and Cassie Odland, Family Wellbeing Educators, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/science-of-parenting-series/200030036813548
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, science-fair, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: West Des Moines Public Library
- **lat**: 41.565822921876
- **long**: -93.759117687008
- **full address**: West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2012, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Science of Parenting Series being held?
  - **A:** Science of Parenting Series takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm at West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2012, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Science of Parenting Series?
  - **A:** Science of Parenting Series is organized by West Des Moines Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Science of Parenting Series is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Science of Parenting Series sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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