From The Parenting Place located in Bremerton, here are upcoming classes for parents:

“Love and Logic” Wednesday’s, 6-8 pm, 7 sessions January 11-February 22, $165 per person, no childcare provided, at The Parenting Place – 1201 Park Avenue, Bremerton 98337, 360-473-2134  Summary of course:  “Do you want to raise kids who are self-confident, motivated, and ready for the “real” work?  Take advantage of this win-win approach to parenting.  Your kids will win because they’ll learn responsibility and the logic of life by solving their own problems.  You’ll win because you’ll establish healthy control – without resorting to anger, threats, and nagging or exhausting power struggles.  Parenting with Love & Logic puts fun back into parenting!  For parents with children of all ages.”

The Parenting Place still offers “Strengthening Families,” as well.  It does not appear to be scheduled anywhere, at this time.  Summary of course:  “The strengthening families program for Parents and Youth 10-14 years is a nationally recognized, science based, best practices program, developed by Iowa State University that serves families with preadolescents and young adolescents.”  Contacts: Renee Overath, WSU Extension, 360-337-7170, email - roverath@wsu.edu.  Website: http.//sfp.wsu.edu/. 

“Love and Logic” is also offered by the Love and Logic Institute, in just one humorous, day-long session, presented by Dr. Charles Fay who weaves in stand-up comedy with life-changing practical solutions.  Where: Shoreline Conference Center, less than 15 minutes’ south of the Edmonds Ferry Terminal.  When: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, $99 per person.  One semester credit is available for an additional $95.  Call 800-455-7557 or go online: www.loveandlogic.com      -