Parents Are Important In Rochester will offer three workshops designed to help parents learn techniques that encourage appropriate behavior in preschoolers.
"Without Spanking or Spoiling" will focus on author Elizabeth Crary's problem-solving methods described in her book and will be held from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 24, at Golden Hill School.
"Making Discipline Work" will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 15, at Northrop Education Center. The class will concentrate on effective, constructive and efficient discipline.
"Power Struggles" will teach parents how to stay in control and will be from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 21-Dec. 19, at Golden Hill School.
To register or for more information, call 285-8033.
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Foster-care information sessions set
Those interested in foster care, concurrent planning or adoption are invited to attend mandatory orientation and training sessions hosted by Olmsted County Human Services.
An ongoing need for foster care and adoptive homes is present in the county. The orientation and training sessions will help give adults the skills to provide children with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.
The sessions will be held Sept. 18 and 26, and Oct. 2, 9 and 12. For more information, location or to register, call Michelle Freiderich at 287-2408.
Beginning Experience to hold group sessions
A six-week support group for divorced, separated and widowed men and women is being offered by Beginning Experience. The sessions are intended to help participants recover from a loss with the support of others.
The classes will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave. S.E. in Rochester. For more information, contact Jerry Madsen at 289-6053, Janna Kjome at 292-1453, Kenley Schmidt at 281-3512 or Sandy Schaefer at 634-6634.
Weekend retreat registrations due
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A weekend retreat for divorced, separated and widowed men and women of all ages will be offered by Beginning Experience from Sept. 27-29 at Assisi Heights in Rochester.
Planned activities are designed to help participants move on to the future. Registration is required by Sept. 10. For more information, contact Jerry Madsen at 289-6053, Janna Kjome at 292-1453, Kenley Schmidt at 281-3512 or Sandy Schaefer at 634-6634.
Free demonstration classes
Rochester Family Music will hold free demonstration classes for families with children ages newborn to 7 years old during the week of Sept. 2. Families are invited to bring their children to experience songs, chants, movement activities and instrumental play sessions.
The activities are all developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents regardless of their own musical abilities. To register for a class, call 252-8689 or register online at www.rochmusictogether.com.
