“ABCs for Parents of Children 5 to 8 Years” is a free, seven-session group-based program. Parents learn about nurturing parenting skills and ways to promote their children’s success in school.

Discipline, communication, helping children express their feelings, strategies for building self-worth and personal power are included in the program. The focus is on helping your child to be and feel successful in school.

Lori Honl of Northwest Head Start teaches Thursday evenings at Seaside Heights Elementary School, 2000 Spruce Dr.; a free dinner at 6, class 6:30 to 8 p.m., from Jan. 11 to Feb. 22. For more information, contact Northwest Parenting at 503-325-8673 or the elementary school at 503-738-5161. Childcare is provided.

This class is in English. A similar Wednesday evening class in Spanish will be offered.