LEWISTON – Advocates for Children will offer the following parenting classes in June. All classes will be held at Advocates for Children at the B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St., Suite 204.

1,2,3,4 Parents!: The class will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 9, 16 and 23. The class is a three-week interactive learning experience for parents of young children, ages 1 to 4. It will feature video presentations, discussion, workbook activities and group activities. The class is free and includes a handbook. Registration is required.

Parenting 101, Good Discipline, Good Kids: The class will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 22. Respectful communication between parents and children is the key to good discipline. Learn why bribes, threats and grounding doesn’t always work.

Parents 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.

The class is recommended for parents with children ages 5-12. Registration is required and the fee is $5.

Parenting 201, Keeping Peace at Home: Class will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 29. 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.

The class is recommended for parents with children ages 5 to 12. Registration is required and the fee is $5.

To register or for more information, call 783-3990 or e-mail [email protected].