Kulon Progo – Students from the Undergraduate Psychology Study Program at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the 2026 Community Service Program (KKN) organized a parenting class titled “Great Parents, Strong Children” at SD Tegiri, Hargowilis, Kokap District, Kulon Progo Regency, on Saturday, March 9, 2026.

The program was initiated by Annisa Putri, an undergraduate psychology student at UNY, together with a multidisciplinary KKN team from Group KKNRGEN-6, under the supervision of Dr. Rony Siswo Setiaji, M.Pd. This program represents an effort to apply psychological knowledge in supporting parenting quality and child development within the community. The parenting class was motivated by initial observations conducted by the KKN students in collaboration with the school. The findings indicated that some parents still have limited understanding of healthy parenting practices and the developmental stages of elementary school children. This condition may influence how parents interact with their children, including in providing emotional and academic support.

Through this activity, the students provided psychoeducation on positive parenting as well as children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. By understanding these developmental stages, parents are expected to build more effective communication and warmer relationships with their children. The activity, held from 08:00 to 12:00 WIB, involved approximately 100 participants, consisting of parents and students of SD Tegiri. The program included material presentations, interactive discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and joint reflection activities between parents and children.

During the reflection session, participants were invited to reflect on the relationship that has developed between parents and children. This activity created a space for families to strengthen emotional bonds and more open communication. The approach used in this program included psychoeducation, participatory discussions, and guided reflection, allowing participants not only to understand parenting concepts theoretically but also to feel the importance of maintaining healthy family relationships.

Participants showed high enthusiasm throughout the activity. Many parents actively shared their parenting experiences and discussed the challenges they face in supporting their children's development. As a form of shared commitment, at the end of the session participants received a worksheet containing a parent–child agreement. This worksheet functions as a reminder for families to continuously build positive relationships and support children’s development sustainably.

Through this activity, UNY undergraduate psychology students demonstrated their active role in applying knowledge from developmental psychology and family psychology in real community settings while strengthening collaboration between schools, families, and the community in supporting children’s optimal development.