Parenting Workshops
Free parenting workshops are available to Cornell faculty, staff, postdocs, and students.
Preparing for Baby Series
Register for the spring 2025 Preparing for Baby Series
Congratulations on adding to your family! If you need more information about all things pregnancy, labor/delivery, and the postpartum period, and want to meet other expectant parents in our Cornell Community, register for the Preparing for Baby Series for spring 2025.
The Preparing for Baby Series is meant to help answer your questions, offer moments of reflection, and help connect you to people who are experiencing a similar moment in time.
All those in our Cornell Community (faculty, staff, postdocs, and students) and their partners/support persons are welcome to attend.
This series is offered via Zoom and is free of charge to participants. For more information about the series, reach out to Ruth Merle-Doyle on the Work/Life team.
Summer Camps 2025
Getting Ready for 2025 Summer Camps in Ithaca
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 12:00 PM, via Zoom
Register for Getting Ready for Summer Camps
Although snow is in the air, let’s talk about planning for warmer weather and summer camps. Join Ruth Merle-Doyle, Work Life Program Manager, for a discussion on keeping our kids engaged and cared for this summer. This is perfect for families with children who are just of age to join summer camps and those who are new to the Ithaca area. Ruth will share the latest information on local summer camps, ideas for adolescents and teens, things to consider for those younger than 5 years and pro-tips from parents who have been camping for years. Plan on sharing your own perspective on summer child care in our community.
Register here for this event. The session will be recorded and if you want to receive that, please register. If you have specific questions you would like addressed as part of this event, you can email Ruth Merle-Doyle.
Preparing for College
College Search and Application Workshop
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 12:00 PM, via Zoom
Register for College Search & Application Workshop
Cornellians who are parents of high school students are invited to a workshop, hosted by Pamela Tan of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, about approaching the college process in general. We will discuss tips for developing a list of colleges based on your student’s interest and abilities; conducting campus visits (including taking advantage of virtual opportunities); and advice on completing a holistic college application.
For Cornell-affiliated families only.
Note: This workshop is not specific to the Cornell admissions process and will not be recorded.
Financial Aid 101
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 12:00 PM, via Zoom
Register for Financial Aid 101
Join Jennifer Fibbe Wickham, Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Admissions at Cornell University and learn about the college financial aid process and when you should start preparing. This workshop will focus on understanding college costs and strategies to ensure your student has affordable college options.
For Cornell-affiliated families only.
Note: This workshop is not specific to the Cornell financial aid process and will not be recorded.
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