Prevention and Education

Common Sense Parenting

Common Sense Parenting classes provide parents with a menu of proven techniques to help build  positive family relationships, prevent and correct misbehavior, use consequences to improve behavior, teach self control, and stay calm. The program also addresses potential internet dangers and how to manage problems at school.

You will receive information to help set reasonable expectations for children and create a predictable family structure—tactics that improve behavior while helping children feel safe and secure. 

Common Sense Parenting classes meet once a week for six weeks.

2025 COMMON SENSE PARENTING SCHEDULE*

In-Person Classes

• Tuesday, January 14-February 18 2025 Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety 6-8pm
• Tuesday, March 11- April 15 2025 Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety 6-8pm
• Tuesday, May 6- June 3 2025 Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety 6-8pm
• Tuesday, June 17- July 23 2025 Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety 6-8pm
• Tuesday, August 5 -September 9th 2025 Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety 6-8pm
• Tuesday, September 23 - October 28 2025 Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety 6-8pm
• Tuesday, November 11- December 16th 2025 Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety 6-8pm

* Schedule is subject to change

On-Line Classes

• Wednesday, January 15-February 19 2025 On-line 11AM -1PM
• Wednesday, April 16-May 21 2025 On-line 11AM -1PM
• Wednesday, July 9-August 13 2025 On-line 11AM -1PM
• Wednesday, October 15-November 19 2025 On-line 11AM -1PM

* Schedule is subject to change

Contact:
Angela Hyde
605-338-0116
angela.hyde@chssd.org

Classes are free and are open to any parent. Pre-registration is required. Call 605-338-0116 or click the button below to email us for more information.

 
Community Education

We provide prevention training and educational events to schools, professionals, civic groups, church groups, law enforcement, and more. 

Examples of training and educational topics include:

•  Dating Violence
•  Dynamics of Domestic Violence
•  Child Abuse and Neglect
•  Family Violence
•  Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Schedule an abuse prevention training or event by clicking the link below.