LEWISTON – Advocates for Children will present a “Nurturing Program for Infants and Toddlers” on Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 25. The 19-week class will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Advocates for Children, B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St.

The program is a series of classes for families to take together with their children. Parents meet separately from children with two trained facilitators, while children participate in self-esteem building activities.

The program is for any family that wants to get along better, communicate more and feel closer to each other. The program works for all kinds of families: two-parent, single-parent, foster, adoptive and blended families.

Children gain skills to develop greater self-esteem, learn about positive attitudes and how to respect others’ feelings and become better at handling stress and anger.

Parents learn how to establish nurturing routines for meal times, bedtimes and chores; learn how to replace yelling with more effective discipline techniques such as redirection, and choices and consequences.

Participants learn how to create family rules, gain a sense of personal power and how to feel good about themselves. The class helps parents enjoy their family while having fun together.

Snacks and refreshments are provided. To register a family for the program, contact Advocates for Children at 783-3990.