ONLINE — The online workshop "Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word" will be held on the following Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. : 

October 2, 16 and 30 and on November 13.

This fun, interactive four session series is filled with resources about child development, parental coaching, and powerful parenting tools that support caregivers on their parenting journey. There will be ample time for questions and group discussions that support parental confidence and wellbeing.  

Topics include:

What is discipline?

Why do kids misbehave?

Understanding your parenting style

Ways to co-regulate with your child

Parental self-care

Child and brain development 101

Understanding the value of empathy and self-esteem

Temperament

Protective Factors framework

Communication strategies

How to build connection with your children

5 important techniques for your parenting tool box

The program fee is $40 per family.  If this amount is a hardship, during registration, there is a pay-what-you-can option or solidarity option to waive the fee.

Advance registration is necessary for attendance and available at www.sullivancce.org/events.

Once registered, participants will receive the Zoom links to participate in the virtual series. Suzan Sussmann at 845/344-1234 or sls536@cornell.edu can assist with any questions.