LEWISTON — Advocates for Children will offer the following parenting classes during March:

1,2,3,4 Parents!: The three-week program is for parents with children ages 1 to 4. Parents will learn discipline methods that work, how to prevent tantrums and routines to make life easier. The class will feature video presentations, discussion, workbook activities and group activities. The class is $15 and includes a handbook. Registration is required.

The class will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 11, 18 and 25, at Advocates for Children. Call 783-3990 to register.

Another session will also be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 30, April 6 and 13, at the Poland Community School. To register, call 345-3217.

Parenting 101, Good Discipline, Good Kids: The class will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 1.

Participants will learn why bribes, threats and grounding doesn’t always work. Parents that 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. The fee is $5.

The class is recommended for parents with children ages 5 to 12.

Parenting 201, Keeping Peace at Home: The class will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 8. The class will help parents understand why conflict occurs, how to prevent it and how to reach a peaceful resolution.

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

Kids First – Parenting Through Separation and Divorce: The four-hour program is for parents who are in the process of separation or divorce, who wish to lessen the negative impact experienced by their children. Kids First will help parents learn how divorce affects the entire family.

The program will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, March 13 and April 10. The cost is $60 and limited scholarships are available.

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