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Join us for a four-week parenting series designed to help caregivers better understand their child’s development, behavior, and emotional needs during the earliest years of life.
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Parenting Classes: Understanding Me (Birth to Age 3)

Date: February 12, 2026
 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 Beacon Center

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Parenting Classes: Understanding Me (Birth to Age 3)



Parenting Classes: Understanding Me (Birth to Age 3)

Cost: Free
Who: Parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 3

Join us for a four-week parenting series designed to help caregivers better understand their child’s development, behavior, and emotional needs during the earliest years of life. These classes offer practical tools, supportive strategies, and a welcoming space to learn and connect with other families.


Location:
Beacon Center
801 Jenson Ave SE / 10th Ave SE
Watertown, SD


Class Topics by Week

Week 1 – Why I Do What I Do
Learn how young children think, learn, and feel. This session explores common behaviors and offers strategies to encourage healthy development.

Week 2 – Keep Me Safe
Discover ways to create a safe home environment that supports your child’s growth, curiosity, and learning.

Week 3 – How I Learn
Understand how young children learn through everyday experiences and gain tips to support their natural desire to explore and grow.

Week 4 – Help Me Manage My Feelings
Gain insight and tools for guiding your child through big emotions and stressful moments as they grow.


Registration Required

Pre-registration is required for this free class series.

Call: (605) 688-5730
Email: SDSU.FRN@sdstate.edu
Register online: www.sdstate.edu/cfrn