*”New Mother/New Baby (Newborns to 6 months)” will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 17. The fee is $150 for 10 sessions.

*”My Special Playtime” offers organized play. Weekly discussions focus on children’s changing abilities and behavior. Contact Parents Place for a list of days, times and locations. Fee is $100 for 10 sessions.

*”Parents and Toddlers (13 to 24 months)” offers discussions and a play group with activities, singing and child observation. Topics include discipline, toilet training, tantrums, separation and child care. Class times are from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 14 and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 17.

Fee is $200 for 10 sessions.

*”Parents and Preschoolers (2 to 3 years)” is a support group with play activities, child observation and the chance to talk about the living with a 2-year-old. Class meets from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 16, or from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Fridays, starting Sept. 18. Fee is $120 for eight sessions.

A complete list of classes is available from Parents Place at (415) 563-0335.

Other program features include a drop-in play center for kids and workshops for dads, interfaith parents and teens interested in community service.

A sliding fee scale is available for all activities. Pre-registration is required. Parents Place is located at 3272 California St., S.F.

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