YMCA Summer Parenting Classes

The YMCA will be offering several classes this summer on a variety of parenting issues.

Among their offerings is a four-session class on Family Anger Issues, which will be held on Thursdays from July 8-29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Registrants must register for and attend all four sessions, which will take place at the United Church of Christ (9525 Colesville Road) in Silver Spring. The class fee is $30, with an additional $20 book fee.

Parents and kids are able to register and attend any number of the Funtastic Family Fun three-part series, which cost $10 for each session. All three of these sessions will be held at the YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center (5650 Oakmont Avenue) in Bethesda. The July 14 session is Understanding Private Logic and Purposive Behavior: Jokes, Games and Experiential Exercises. The July 21 session is The Art of Encouragement: Mobile Challenge Course. The July 28 session is Power! Power! Power! Learning Ways to Have Power in Useful Ways. Each session takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The YMCA will also offer a parenting workshop on August 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. on Homework Hassles: Encouraging Student Responsibility. This workshop will discuss developing positive study habits, side-stepping power struggles over homework, and defining a supportive but limited parent role. This session will take place at the Silver Spring Library (8901 Colesville Road) in Silver Spring. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated.

For more information or to register for any of these classes, call 301-229-1347 or email parenting@ymcadc.org.