Parent / Child Class

It isn’t easy being a parent these days.

Our kids are being programmed to want more, more, more—yet it’s no longer possible, or even reasonable, to give it to them. Now, more than ever, parents need to set limits and instill self-discipline. They need to reset priorities and restore balance and values. But how?

Say Yes to No (SYTN) can help. : )

SYTN is a parent education program — and a community movement — sparked by Dr. David Walsh and supported by the National Institute on Media and the Family.

Say Yes to No (SYTN) is a new parent education program–a series of workshops filled with practical strategies to help parents raise more self-aware, self-disciplined, self-reliant kids. It’s also a community movement that’s sweeping the nation.

SYTN began as a book, written by Dr. David Welsh founder of the National Institute on Media and the Family that was read and embraced by thousands of parents.  Two states, Minnesota and Michigan, mobilized an unprecedented coalition of supporters to bring the SYTN message to even more families.

The ideas in the book struck a deep chord, and parents began asking for more: more answers, more tools, and more specifics. Thus the SYTN program was born! Today, an unprecedented coalition of parents, community leaders and educators are supporting the effort–and advancing the conversation.

SYTN groups are typically led by trained parent educators, and are organized and sponsored by a school, PTA/PTO, early education provider or church group. Some key ideas covered in the program include:

  • The importance of self-discipline to a child’s development
  • Setting and consistently enforcing limits and consequences
  • Avoiding power struggles
  • Helpful versus unhelpful praise
  • Steps to prevent or reverse Discipline Deficit Disorder (DDD)

Yes, it works. SYTN is making a difference in homes, schools and communities across America. It’s helping parents, teachers and kids. We invite you to get involved!

At Trinity two opportunities exist to learn about SYTN – either Sunday mornings from 9:15 – 10:15 AM or Friday mornings from 9-11 AM.  Sunday morning classes begin on September 26th and will conclude on January 30th.  Location of this class is in the music room.  Parents, Grandparents or any interested adult is welcome! 

The Friday morning classes will begin on September 24th and continue through April.  This class is for parents/grandparents and 0-5 year old children.  The class location is in Mrs. Friedrich’s classroom in the Child Development Center.   Along with the parenting program, children will have the opportunity to explore a theme through participating in hands-on activities, music and movement, stories, art and eat a snack.  A registration form is located at the visitor center as you enter church, in the CDC or available at the church office.  Please call Carol if you are interested or would like more information about either of these classes.

To register for this class please click on the link below, print the form and return it to the Child Developement Center office.

Registration Form