Coxsackie-Athens CSD is excited to announce that we will be hosting parent/caregiver classes through the Active Parenting Program run by Twin County. Classes will be held from 6:00pm-7:15pm at Coxsackie-Athens High School on Wednesdays beginning April 19th. A hybrid meeting is also available. Light refreshments will be served and childcare can be provided. If you are interested in attending any of the class sessions (see schedule below), please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/GTbJvc12Q1WjRfu27
Contact Tara Eldred-VanRoy for more information: [email protected] 518-943-2036 ext 3311
Schedule and topics will be as follows:
April 19th- What are Kids Need to Succeed
Styles of parenting
Brain development in children
The method of choice
April 26th- Cooperation, Communication, and Problems
Who owns the problem?
Active Communication
Feelings, empathy, and problem solving
May 3th- Responsibility and Discipline
Effective, non violent discipline
“I” messages
Logical consequences
May 10th- Courage and Self-Esteem
The Think-Feel-Do Cycle
The power of encouragement
May 17th- The Power of Understanding and Redirecting
Why children misbehave
Eliminating power struggles
Handling anger
Problem-solving
May 24th- School and Community Success
7 Smart Things for School Success
Structuring homework time
Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
Family talks