LEWISTON – Advocates for Children and Lewiston Adult Education will offer two parenting classes in February.

Parenting 101, Good Discipline, Good Kids, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Lewiston High School. Respectful communication between parents and children is the key to good discipline. Learn why bribes, threats and grounding don’t always work.

Parents who take the class will learn how to engage cooperation, effectively set rules and expectations, how to problem solve, alternatives to punishment, accept and respect children’s feelings and manage anger.

Registration is required through Lewiston Adult Education, 795-4141.

Parenting 201, Keeping Peace at Home, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Lewiston High School. The class will help parents understand why conflict occurs, how to prevent it and how to reach a peaceful resolution. It will help parents acquire a more peaceful, harmonious life at home. To register, call Lewiston Adult Education at 795-4141.