Healthy Kids will offer the Nurturing Fathers program, which is an evidence-based, 13-week course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men. Each 2 ½ hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development. Topics covered are: The Roots of Fathering, Self-Nurturing Skills: Fathering “The Little Boy Within” and The Power to Meet My Own Needs, The World of Feelings and Male Nurturance, The Power to Nurture: Fathering without Violence or Fear, Overcoming Barriers to Nurturing Fathering: Anger Alcohol/Other Substances, and stress, Discipline and Fun & Games, Nurturing relationships with sons and daughters and more.

Classes will be held Fridays beginning Sept. 20 running through Nov. 15 from 1-3 p.m. at Healthy Kids offices, 15 Belvedere Rd. Damariscotta.

Call 563-1818 to register and for more information.