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Summer Parenting Classes Open for Registration
YES is pleased to offer our summer schedule of parenting education opportunities, with more to be added. All classes require registration in advance. Go to summer classes for a printable schedule.
For additional information or to register for our classes, call 425.747.4937, or email.
The instructor for our spring classes is Jennifer Watanabe, a parent coach and certified Positive Disciplineparenting educator. The mother of two teenage sons, she has been teaching parenting classes at Bellevue College for 15 years.
Reduce Sibling Conflict this Summer
With school ending, siblings will spend more time together, which can lead to more arguments between them. Parents will learn how to manage these relationships by understanding the role of birth order, children's interpretation of fairness, and how differences in temperament and development influence how conflicts arise.
Cost: $10
Location: YES Bellevue in Crossroads Park, 999 164th Avenue NE
Date: Tuesday, June 25
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are required and can be made by email or by phone at 425.747.4937.
Do You Struggle to Manage Meltdowns and Angry Outbursts?
Emotions are a normal part of everyday family life. Sometimes, parents become stressed and react without taking the time to calm themselves. Learn how to manage your and your child's emotions.
Cost: $10
Location: YES Bellevue in Crossroads Park, 999 164th Avenue NE
Date: Thursday, June 27
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are required and can be made by email or by phone at 425.747.4937.
Brain Development and Early Learning
The research is now available on how children develop language and self control and what sort of play activities help prepare them for school. In this class, parents will learn activities that nurture their child's mind.
Cost: $10
Location: YES Bellevue in Crossroads Park
Date: Tuesday, July 9
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are required and can be made by email or by phone at 425.747.4937.
Reduce Parent-Teen Struggles with Positive Discipline
For parents of youth 12 and over
Strengthen the Parent-Teen Relationship
- Build parenting skills that work with teens
- Understand how development influences parenting
- Examine the role of temperament
Developing Emotion Management Skills
- Understand emotions and the role they play in parenting
- Cultivate an ally relationship with your teen
- Understand what motivates your teen's behavior
Talking So Your Teen Will Listen
- Improve family communication—what helps, what hurts
- Use family meetings and family agreements
- Address your teens' misbehavior by examining their thinking
Be a Happier Parent While Building Your Teen's Life Skills
- Barriers to effective parenting
- What kids need to succeed
- Simplicity parenting
Cost: $90 per parent or parenting couple, including a copy of Positive Discipline by Dr. Jane Nelsen
Location: YES Bellevue in Crossroads Park, 999 164th Avenue NE
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 425.747.4937 or email.
Reduce Family Conflict due to Temperament Differences
Do you find that your child is more energetic, gets upset more easily, or seems more headstrong than others? In this 3-session series, parents will:
- Discover what temperament is and how it impacts your parenting
- Learn strategies to manage your child's strong reactions
Cost: $70
Location: YES Bellevue in Crossroads Park, 999 164th Avenue NE
Schedule: Thursdays, July 18, 25 and August 1
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Reservations are required and can be made by email or by phone at 425.747.4937.
Taming the Screen Machines
High-tech devices and gadgets now consume more of our children's time and attention. In this class, parents will learn:
- What you can do to help your children learn responsible behavior
- How to monitor and set limits
Cost: $10
Location: YES Bellevue in Crossroads Park, 999 164th Avenue NE
Date: Tuesday, August 6
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are required and can be made by email or by phone at 425.747.4937.
Reduce Parent-Child Struggles with Positive Discipline
For parents of children under 12
Building the Parenting Foundation
- Learn which discipline styles are most effective
- Understand how development influences parenting
- Examine the role of temperament
Developing Emotion Management Skills
- Understand emotions and the role they play in parenting
- Cultivate an ally relationship with your child
- Understand what motivates your child’s behavior
Talking So Your Children Will Listen
- Improve family communication—what helps, what hurts
- Use family meetings and family agreements
- Address your children’s misbehavior by examining their thinking
Be a Happier Parent While Building Children’s Life Skills
- Barriers to effective parenting
- What kids need to succeed
- Simplicity parenting
Cost: $90 per parent or parenting couple, including a copy of Positive Discipline by Dr. Jane Nelsen.
Location: YES Bellevue in Crossroads Park, 999 164th Avenue NE
Schedule: Wednesdays August 7, 14, 21 & 28
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 425.747.4937 or email.
Parent Support Group
Cost: Free
Location: YES Bellevue in Crossroads Park
Schedule: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This drop-in group offers ongoing support and guidance to address concerns about substance abuse. The goal is to promote and support family recovery from youth substance abuse. Friends are welcome as well.
Contact: YES Intake or 425.747.4937 to participate or for more information.
Click here for flyer with more information.
Alcohol & Drug Education Class [ADEC]
Cost: $75*
Location: YES Bellevue
Schedule: Typically the 4th Saturday, call to confirm next class date
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This four-hour, one-time class teaches parents and kids about the effects of drug and alcohol use. Youth and parent classes are held separately but simultaneously. Topics Include:
- Current teen drug trends.How drugs and alcohol affect the brain and body
- Legal and other consequences for youth
- Risks of progression (from use to abuse to addiction)
- Recognizing a drug/alcohol problem and what to do about it
- Making decisions that keep you out of trouble
Contact: YES Intake or 425.747.4937 to participate or for more information.
* A limited number of sliding-scale fee slots available. Mid-morning snack will be provided. This class is typically offered the 4th Saturday of every month.
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