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Welcome!
Look below for a list of our parenting classes which include classes for parents and their preschoolers, parenting workshops throughout the community, and parenting classes in Spanish



Parent and Child Classes are a low-cost

Spring starts Monday March 10 thru June 14.
No classes March 24-31; May 5 and 26.


REGISTRATION IS Easy.....

Register online beginning February 19th, at 8 am or
register in-person at Laurel Center beginning, February 25th at 9:00 a.m.

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PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITY CLASSES:

* All fees are per quarter. If a parent attends with more than one child,
a fee will be charged for additional children over 8 months.

* Classes have open enrollment during the quarter if space is available.

Register anytime!


* Enrollment: Classes without sufficient enrollment may be canceled.
* Class Changes: Please plan your class schedule carefully. Students may change class schedules once, after that a $10 processing fee will be charged for schedule changes.

* Refunds: Students must ATTEND first class to keep space in the class. Please select your classes carefully. Full refunds are given only when a class is canceled. Students who request a refund before the first class class is held may receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the class begins. Students who withdraw before the second class begins may receive a full credit voucher for another parenting class. There are no refunds on books. The service fee for registering online is non-refundable.

Unless noted otherwise, Parent Education classes take place at

Laurel Center
2652 Vergil Court
Hayward, CA 94546
(510) 293-8599

Click on a class below or scroll down to see class descriptions.

  PARENTING/PARENT & CHILD:
     Baby Signing - Morning Class
     Parents and Young Toddlers: Ages 12-18 mos
     Parents and Toddlers: Ages (16-26 mos)
     Parents and Twos
     Parents and Twos and Threes
     Parents and Preschoolers: Three year olds
     Parents and Preschoolers: Three and Four year olds
     Parents and Under 5s
     Para Padres Y Sus Ninos Menores De Cinco Anos
     Kindergarten Readiness For Families
     Saturday Parents and Preschoolers: Ages 18 mos-5 years
     Movement Magic: Parents & Young Toddlers (Crawlers-16 Mos)
     Movement Magic: Parents and Toddlers (16-26Mos)
     Movement Magic: Parents and Toddlers (18-30 mos)
     Movement Magic: Parents & Two Year Olds (24-38 mos)
     Movement Magic: Parents w Two & Three Year Olds (24-48 mos)
     Movement Magic: Parents & Under 5s (Multi-age)
     Tunes For Tots Parents and Preschoolers (2 1/2-5)
     Art & Science Parents and Preschoolers (3-5)
     Parent and Child (grades 4-6) Art Class
     Tunes For Tots Parents and Preschoolers (Multi-age)
  CLASES EN ESPANOL:
     Clases Para Padres Y Sus Ninos Menores De Cinco Anos
  PARENTING: PARENT ONLY & CLASSES IN THE COMMUNITY:
     Building A Stronger Family Unit
     Positive Communication For Co-Parents
 
Parenting/Parent & Child
 
   Baby Signing - Morning ClassTell a Friend!
 
      Learn an exciting method for fostering early communication between parents and children. Help your baby learn simple gestures for "eat," "more," "milk," or "change" to replace whining and crying. Grandparents and caregivers are welcome. Fee includes cost of book.
 
   Prerequisites: Preregistration required.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     04/25/08 - 05/30/08  Friday  9:00am - 10:30am  Laurel - Rm 8  Walker  40.00  -  40.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Parents and Young Toddlers: Ages 12-18 mos Tell a Friend!
 
      Parents and young children join in fun activities including circle time, free play and art exploration. Share a special time with your child in a child-centered environment. Parenting discussions provide a supportive atmosphere for sharing joys and addressing concerns.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/10/08 - 06/09/08  Monday  9:00am-11:30am  Laurel Center Rm 5  Morgan  50.00  -  50.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Parents and Toddlers: Ages (16-26 mos) Tell a Friend!
 
      Parents and young children join in fun activities including circle time, free play, art exploration and more! Share a special time with your child in a toddler-centered environment. Parenting discussions provide a supportive atmosphere for sharing joys and addressing concerns.
 
   Prerequisites: Siblings allowed if under 8 months old on the first day of class.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/11/08 - 06/10/08  Tuesday  9:00am-12noon  Laurel Center Rm 5  Naito  60.00  -  60.00  FULL - Please Call!
     03/12/08 - 06/11/08  Wednesday  9:00am-12noon  Laurel Center Rm 5  Morgan  60.00  -  60.00  No Online Reg Available
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Parents and Twos Tell a Friend!
 
      Designed especially for active, inquisitive two year olds. Create memories with your child while enjoying circle time, art exploration, free play and more! Parenting discussions provide guidance and support. Siblings must be no older than 8 months at the begining of the quarter.
 
   Prerequisites: Siblings allowed if under 8 months old on the first day of class.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/12/08 - 06/11/08  Wednesday  9:00am-12:30 pm  Laurel Center Rm 6  Gundred  60.00  -  60.00  No Online Reg Available
     03/13/08 - 06/12/08  Thursday  9:00am-12:30 pm  Laurel Center Rm 5  Naito  60.00  -  60.00  No Online Reg Available
     03/14/08 - 06/13/08  Friday  9:00am-12:30 pm  Laurel Center Rm 5  Morgan  60.00  -  60.00  No Online Reg Available
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Parents and Twos and Threes Tell a Friend!
 
      Designed especially for active, inquisitive two and three year olds. Create memories with your child while enjoying circle time, art exploration, free play and more! Parenting discussions provides guidance and support. Siblings must be no older than 8 months on the first day of class.
 
   Prerequisites: Siblings allowed if under 8 months old on the first day of class.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/10/08 - 06/09/08  Monday  9:00am-12:30 pm  Laurel Center Rm 6  Naito  60.00  -  60.00  FULL - Please Call!
     03/11/08 - 06/10/08  Tuesday  9:00am-12:30 pm  Laurel Center Rm 6  Parent Ed Staff  60.00  -  60.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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   Parents and Preschoolers: Three year oldsTell a Friend!
 
      Parents and their preschoolers share a special time together in a warm preschool environment. Together they join in creative experiences including art, music, circle time and free play. Each class includes a parenting discussion for sharing concerns and issues relating to your growing preschooler. Siblings must be no older than 8 mos. on the first day of the quarter.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/13/08 - 06/12/08  Thursday  9:00-1:00 pm  Laurel Center Rm 6  Gundred  60.00  -  60.00  FULL - Please Call!
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL? It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Parents and Preschoolers: Three and Four year olds Tell a Friend!
 
      Parents and their preschoolers share a special time together in a warm preschool environment. Creative experiences include art and circle time. Each class includes a parenting discussion on topics relating to your growing preschooler.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/11/08 - 06/10/08  Tuesday  9:00-1:00 pm  Laurel Center Rm 6  Gundred  60.00  -  60.00  No Online Reg Available
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL? It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Parents and Under 5s Tell a Friend!
 
      This class is specially designed for parents with more than one preschooler. Parents and their children share a special time together in a warm preschool environment. Creative experiences include art and circle time. Each week includes a parenting discussion on topics relating to your growing preschoolers.

This class is specially designed for parents with more than one child under 5. Families with only one preschooler are also welcome.
 
   Prerequisites: A supply fee of $20 is charged when a second walking sibling attends.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/14/08 - 06/13/08  Friday  9:00am-12:30 pm  Laurel Center Rm 1  Gundred  60.00  -  60.00  No Online Reg Available
   2nd child fee  03/14/08 - 06/13/08  Friday  9:00am-12:30 pm  Laurel Center Rm 1  Gundred  85.00  -  85.00  No Online Reg Available
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL? It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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      Para Padres Y Sus Ninos Menores De Cinco Anos Tell a Friend!
 
      Usted, al lado de su hijo, podran aprovechar y compartir un tiempo verdadermente especial. El el salon estaran inmersos en un ambiente educativo y calido el cual incluye: arte, musica, juegos, actividades en grupo, y mesas redondas. Cada mesa redonda incluye un tema importante en el cual podra compartir sus opiniones, preocupaciones y preguntas relacionadas con sus hijos.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/12/08 - 06/11/08  Miercoles  9 am-12:00 pm  Laurel Center  Ruiz  60.00  -  60.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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   Kindergarten Readiness For FamiliesTell a Friend!
 
      Children should be old enough to enter Kindergarten in 2008. Parents and children join in fun, child-centered activities appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds. Parenting discussions focus on understanding order preschoolers including physical, emotional and social changes to help families with the transition into kindergarten. No siblings older than 8 mos. at the beginning of the quarter.
 
   Prerequisites: Siblings allowed if under 8 months old on the first day of class.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/13/08 - 06/12/08  Thursday  9:00am-12:30pm  Laurel Center Rm 1  Gregory  60.00  -  60.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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   Saturday Parents and Preschoolers: Ages 18 mos-5 yearsTell a Friend!
 
      This specially designed Saturday class alternates between a child friendly preschool room and our large children's gym. Join other parents and chilren in fun activities including art exploration, circle time and free play. Parenting discussions provide support and guidance. On alternate weeks parents and preschoolers participate in activities that help develop physical coordination while enjoying social skills.
Please note class meets 3 hours one week and 2 hours on alternate weeks. Taught by Carol Morgan and Jennifer Nay.
 
   Prerequisites: $20 for second child 8 mos and over no charge for babies in arms
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/15/08 - 06/14/08  Saturday  9:30-12:30pm & 9:30-11:30 am  Laurel Center Rm 5/MP Room  Morgan  55.00  -  55.00  Add to Cart
   2nd child fee  03/15/08 - 06/14/08  Saturday  9:30-12:30 am & 9:30 am-11:30 am  Laurel Center Rm 5/MP Room  Morgan  75.00  -  75.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Movement Magic: Parents & Young Toddlers (Crawlers-16 Mos) Tell a Friend!
 
      Parents and children participate in fun, child-centered physical activies in our large children's gym. Free play and circle time are included.
 
   Prerequisites: No siblings allowed.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/12/08 - 06/11/08  Wednesday  9:00am - 10:30am  Laurel Center MP Room  Walker  50.00  -  50.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Movement Magic: Parents and Toddlers (16-26Mos) Tell a Friend!
 
      Parents and children participate in fun, child-centerd physical activities in our large children's gym. Free play and circle time are included.
 
   Prerequisites: no siblings allowed.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/10/08 - 06/09/08  Monday  9:00am-10:30am  Laurel Center MP Rm  Walker  50.00  -  50.00  FULL - Please Call!
     03/13/08 - 06/12/08  Thursday  10:45am-12:15am  Laurel Center MP Rm  Walker  50.00  -  50.00  FULL - Please Call!
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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   Movement Magic: Parents and Toddlers (18-30 mos)Tell a Friend!
 
      Parents and children participate in fun, child-centered physical activiities in our large children's gym. Free play and circle time are included.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/11/08 - 06/10/08  Tuesday  9:00-10:30am  Laurel Center MP Rm  Walker  50.00  -  50.00  No Online Reg Available
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.
 
 

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Movement Magic: Parents & Two Year Olds (24-38 mos) Tell a Friend!
 
      Parents and children participate in fun, child-centered physical activities in our large children's gym. Free play and circle time are included.
 
   Prerequisites: No siblings allowed.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/10/08 - 06/09/08  Monday  10:45am-12:15 am  Laurel Center MP Rm  Walker  50.00  -  50.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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   Movement Magic: Parents w Two & Three Year Olds (24-48 mos)Tell a Friend!
 
      Parents and children participate in fun, child-centered physical activities in our large children's gym. Free play and circle time are included.
 
   Prerequisites: A maximum of two children per adult may attend this class. A family registeration fee $50 is charged when 2nd child attends class.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/12/08 - 06/11/08  Wed  10:45 am-12:15 pm  Laurel Center MP Rm  Walker  50.00  -  50.00  FULL - Please Call!
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Movement Magic: Parents & Under 5s (Multi-age) Tell a Friend!
 
      Parents and children participate in fun, child-centered physical activitiees in our large children's gym. Free play and circle time are included. A maximum of two children per adult may attend this class. A family registration fee of $60 is charged when a second child attends class. Please, no school-age children.
 
   Prerequisites: A maximum of two children per adult may attend this class. A family registeration fee $50 is charged when 2nd child attends class.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/11/08 - 06/10/08  Tuesday  10:45 am-12:15 pm  Laurel Center MP Rm  Walker  50.00  -  50.00  FULL - Please Call!
   2nd child fee  03/11/08 - 06/10/08  Tuesday  10:45 am-12:15 pm  Laurel Center MP Rm  Walker  60.00  -  60.00  FULL - Please Call!
     03/13/08 - 06/12/08  Thursday  9:00am - 10:30am  Laurel Center MP Rm  Walker  50.00  -  50.00  FULL - Please Call!
   2nd child fee  03/13/08 - 06/12/08  Thursday  9:00am - 10:30am  Laurel Center MP Rm  Walker  60.00  -  60.00  No Online Reg Available
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? CLASS SHOWS FULL?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510)293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Tunes For Tots Parents and Preschoolers (2 1/2-5) Tell a Friend!
 
      For ages 2 1/2-5 and their parents or care givers. One hour and half of singing, circle games, crafts and rhythmic activities. Come prepared to move, play and explore the elements of music, rhythm instruments and voices. Please bring a snack for your child.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/10/08 - 06/09/08  Monday  10:45am-12:15pm  Laurel Center Rm 1  Farbarik  50.00  -  50.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? Class shows full?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Pleas call (510) 293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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   Art & Science Parents and Preschoolers (3-5)Tell a Friend!
 
      In this hands-on enrichment series parents and their 3-5 year olds will explore fun art and science activities designed for the older preschoolers. Children will learn through play and parents will discover ways to extend learning at home.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/14/08 - 06/14/08  Friday  9:00am - 11:30am  Laurel Center Rm 6  Naito  50.00  -  50.00  No Online Reg Available
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? class shows full?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Please call (510-293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Parent and Child (grades 4-6) Art Class Tell a Friend!
 
      Join other parents and their children in grades 4-6 and learn how to teach your child art at home. No experience or skill necessary. You will help your child develop self-confidence, critical thinking and grow with your child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     04/15/08 - 05/20/08  Tuesday  6:30pm - 8:00pm  Stonebrae  Keiffer  0.00  -  0.00  Add to Cart
 
 

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Tunes For Tots Parents and Preschoolers (Multi-age) Tell a Friend!
 
      For chrildren birth to five and their parents or care givers. One hour and half of singing, circle games, crafts and rhythmic activities. Come prepared to move, play and explore the elements of music. rhythm instruments and voices. Please bring a snack for your child.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/10/08 - 06/09/08  Monday  9:00am - 10:30am  Rm 1  Farbarik  50.00  -  50.00  No Online Reg Available
   2nd child fee  03/10/08 - 06/09/08  Monday  9:00 - 10:30am  Rm 1  Farbarik  60.00  -  60.00  No Online Reg Available
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? Class shows full?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full.
 
 
Clases en Espanol
 
Clases Para Padres Y Sus Ninos Menores De Cinco Anos Tell a Friend!
 
      Usted, al lado de su hijo, podran aprovechar y compartir un tiempo verdaderamente especial. En el salon estaran immersos en un ambiente educativo y calido el cual incluye: arte, musica, juegos, actividades en grupo, y mesas rendondas. Cada mesa redonda incluye un tema importante en el cual podra compartir sus opinones, precupaciones y preguntas relacionadas con sus hijos.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/12/08 - 06/13/08  Miercoles, Jueves y Viernes  9:00am - 12:30pm  Escuela Park  Alvarado  0.00  -  0.00  No Online Reg Available
     03/12/08 - 06/11/08  Miercoles  9:00am - 12:00pm  Laurel - Rm 1  Ruiz  60.00  -  60.00  No Online Reg Available
 
 
Parenting: Parent Only & Classes in the Community
 
   Building A Stronger Family UnitTell a Friend!
 
      Learn effective parenting skills and how to build a stronger family unit. Topics include communication, discipline, self-esteem, stress and anger management. Instructor will verify attendance and will issue a Certificate of Completion.
 
   Prerequisites: $60 includes book and certificate.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/11/08 - 06/10/08  Tuesday  6:30-9:00pm  Sunset Center  Shurtleff  60.00  -  60.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? Class shows full?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Pleas call (510) 293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 
 

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Positive Communication For Co-Parents Tell a Friend!
 
      The class is designed for parents who are no longer living together. Develop strategies for building positive communication with your child's other parent.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/12/08 - 05/07/08  Wednesday  6:30pm - 8:30pm  Sunset  Reddick-Pierce  0.00  -  0.00  Add to Cart
     04/17/08 - 06/05/08  Thursday  6:30pm - 8:30pm  Sunset  Reddick-Pierce  0.00  -  0.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: * ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? Class shows full?
It is possible that only the ONLINE registrations are full. Pleas call (510) 293-8599,
for more details on classes, openings and waiting lists.

 

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