How to Talk So Kids Will Listen And Listen So Kids Will Talk

**This session Pre K – Grade 2 parents only**

Wilton Public Schools is again running a six-week workshop called “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk.” The program, developed by the authors of the book by the same name, uses lessons, role-play, and practice to help parents develop more effective skills for communicating with their children.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Engage your child’s willing cooperation
• Deal with your child’s negative feelings – frustration, disappointment, anger
• Express your anger without being hurtful
• Set firm limits and still maintain goodwill
• Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline
• Encourage positive relationships between your children
• Resolve family conflicts peacefully

This enormously successful program was introduced last year with funding provided through a joint initiative of the Wilton Woman’s Club and Wilton Youth Council. Both participants and facilitators shared that not only did they learn valuable skills that benefited their families, but they also developed supportive relationships with each other.

The “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk” workshop is scheduled to run three times this fall. It will be offered again in the spring, at which time an evening option will be available.

Session 1 – Tuesdays (Please note for Pre K – Grade 2 parents only)
Facilitated by:  Jim Martin, Elena White
Sept 25
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Registration is open for fall sessions. Please call Wilton Youth Services at 203.834.6241.

If you have questions about the workshop, please email Kim Zemo.