Come discover what makes Girl Scouts the leading expert on girls. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains will host a free information night for girls and parents from Alexandria, Bristol, Danbury, Franklin, Hebron, Hill, New Hampton, and Bridgewater on Jan. 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Bristol Elementary School, 55 School St., Bristol. Bring a friend to double the fun. For more information, please contact Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains Customer Care at 888-474-9686 or customercare@girlscoutsgwm.org.
The Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire, 719 N. Main St., Laconia is offering a wide variety of parenting programs this winter for parents with children of all ages. Most classes are held in the early evenings and are offered free of charge, with free dinner and childcare available on-site each evening for families in attendance. Advance registration is requested for each program as space is limited. Assistance with transportation may be available with advance notice and approval. Parenting classes scheduled for this fall include:
Active Parenting for Stepfamilies (six weeks beginning Jan. 7) for parents looking to create harmony and stability in their stepfamily, while raising responsible, courageous children. Topics include blending family histories and traditions, establishing parental authority, improving communication and more.
Tenant 101 (four weeks beginning Jan. 7) helping families navigate housing challenges by educating them on how to evaluate potential apartments as well as how to successfully budget, apply, and interview for a rental property. This class also supports individuals in overcoming negative landlord references and learning to be the best tenant they can be.
Nurture Hope (11 weeks beginning Jan. 8) a series for parents with children who have special needs and health challenges, designed to help families explore their hopes and fears, develop effective strategies for facing challenges, and recognize opportunities for celebration.
Positive Discipline Practices and Techniques (six weeks beginning Jan. 9) focuses on discipline which is based on respect, empowerment, caring and cooperation. Learn the power of nonviolent discipline practices.
Cooperative Parenting and Divorce (eight weeks beginning Jan. 28) where participants learn to shield their children from parental conflict while establishing a cooperative long-term relationship with the other parent. Co-parents are welcome to attend class together, but it is not required.
Call Tricia Tousignant, Family Resource Center, at 528-0391, or email tricia.tousignant@lrcs.org for more information or visit lrcs.org .