Self-discipline is the key to academic achievement and lifelong success.

Say Yes to No is a community movement based on the parenting strategies from the book No: Why Kids -of All Ages- Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It by Dr. David Walsh. To succeed in school and life, 21st Century kids needs traits like: persistence, competence, hard work – and most important of all, self-discipline.

Say Yes to No mobilizes parents and helps our kids to learn to say "No" to themselves and thrive.

How can you be a part of Say Yes to No?

Start a Book Read

Start by downloading a toolkit. If you are in Minnesota or Michigan you can download state-specific materials.

Become a Say Yes to No Parent Program Leader

Register for Say Yes to No Leader’s Training available in select locations starting in August.

Leader’s training takes you step-by-step through the “NO” strategy developed to support parents. This exciting new program is full of practical in-session and at-home activities, research, role-playing, and opportunities to practice what is learned. 

If you or your organization would like to bring this exciting new program to parents in your school, church or community, contact us to learn more.