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January Parenting Classes-Updated 12-11-25
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 11:48am

Active Parenting Today is a six-week class for people raising children four years old through the teen years. Prevent problems by improving family communication, instilling courage and self-esteem in children, teaching children to solve thier own problems, and more. This class starts Friday January 9 at 10am. Call 360-414-9212, text 360-665-8604, e-mail kathiegriffin50@hotmail.com, or message us at Parents Place Updates on Facebook or Instagram for more information or to register. 

Growing Up Again is a six-week class best for people who wish their parents did better. Start healing from your childhood and fill the parenting gaps of your parents so your children don't grow up lacking what they need for personal development. This class starts Tuesday January 13, 2026 from 6-8pm. Children over 2yrs. old are unable to be in class due to the potential topics of discussion.  Call 360-414-9212, text 360-665-8604, e-mail kathiegriffin50@hotmail.com, or message us at Parents Place Updates on Facebook or Instagram for more information or to register. 

READY! for Kindergarten part 2 workshops start January 1, 2026. You do not need to attend part 1 to participate. READYY! for Kindergarten is an online series of workshops for families with children born between 9-1-20 and 8-31-25. Parents learn how to use the READY! toolkit 10 minutes a day, every day, until the child starts kindergarten to give their child a great academic start. In-person workshops are available by request. This program is free thanks to the generosity of The Red Hat Thrift Store. Register at elearning.readyforkindergarten.org  enrollment key:Parents Place . Call 360-414-9212 for more information, to get help with enrolling, or to schedule an in-person workshop. 

October Parenting Class
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 11:43am

Battles, Hassles, Tantrums, and Tears starts Wednesday October 1 from 6:30-8pm. This four week class covers parental anger, children's anger, appropriate discipline, family communication, and more. $20 per week. You are welcome to ask for a lower rate. No childcare provided. If you need to bring children with you to class, please bring snacks and something to keep them busy. Call 360-414-9212, Text 360-665-8604, e-mail kathiegriffin50@hotmail.com, or message Parents Place Updates on Facebook or Instagram for more information or to register for class. 

September Parenting Classes
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:50pm

We have three classes starting in September. All classes are $20 per week, adjustable upon request. No childcare provided. If you need to bring children with you to class, bring snacks and something to keep them busy during class. 

Love and Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun is a five week class appropriate for raising children of any age. It starts Friday September 5 from 10am to noon.

Active Parenting Today is a six week class for people raising children four to fourteen years old. It starts Tuesday September 9 from 6-8pm. 

Padres Activas Los Primeros 5 Años is a parenting class in Spanish for people raising children birth through five years old. This will get added to the calendar as soon as the curriculum arrives. It will probably be offered on a Monday or Friday from 3pm or so to 5pm or so.

Love and Logic in July
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 11:45am

We are offering two versions of Love and Logic in July.

Love and Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun™ starts Thursday July 10 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Don't let the name fool you. This five week class is appropriate for raising any age child. Learn techniques that you can put to use immediately. $20 per week, adjustable upon request. If you need to bring children with you to class, bring snacks and something to keep them busy. 

Love and Logic: Adults Supporting Youth with Challenging Pasts™ starts Tuesday July 22 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. This six week class is for anybody raising or working with children who have experienced trauma and/or loss. Due to the potential topics of discussion, children over 2yrs. old are not allowed in class. $10 for the workbook is due the 1st week of class. The $20 per week fee is adjustable upon request. 

Call 360-414-9212, text 360-665-8604, message us on Facebook or Instagram Parents Place Updates, or e-mail kathiegriffin50@hotmail.com for more information or to sign up. 

May Parenting Classes
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:57pm

After 10 years or so, Parents Place is offering the Positive Discipline class in May. This seven week class evolves with the participants. It is a lively class with potential topics of: Why are you doing that?, Punishment vs. Consequences, Praise vs Encouragement, Sibling Rivalry, Time and Money Management, and more. This class will meet on Tuesdays from 6-8pm starting May 13. The fee is $20 per week, reduced upon request. There is no childcare available. If you need to bring children with you to class, bring snacks and something to keep your children busy during class.  

Children in Between is Thursday May 8 from 6-9:30pm. This class on co-parenting meets the Washington State requirement of a four-hour parenting class on the effects of divorce/separation on children for those filing parenting plans. $40. No scholarships or childcare available. 

Love and Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun starts Thursday May 15 from 6:30-8:30pm. This five week class is appropriate for raising children of any age. $20 per week, reduced upon request. If you need to bring children with you to class, bring snacks and something to keep them busy duing class. 

Call 360-414-9212 for more information or to sign up.

*Love and Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun will be offered again in July. 

Active Parenting the 1st 5yrs. starts Wednesday May 21 from 10am to noon. This four week class is for people raising children birth through five years old. $20 per week, reduced upon request. If you need to bring children with you to class, bring snacks and something to keep them busy duing class. 

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