This class provides a perfect opportunity to build a bridge with your 9- to 12-year-old to demystify the challenges of puberty. The focus of this fun, interactive class is to open and enhance communication between parents and preteens and explain the physical and emotional changes ahead. Taught in partnership with Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest.

Fee: $35 per family (fee includes up to two adults and one child; there is a $5 fee for each additional child or adult in the same family.)

For more information or to register, please visit www.swedish.org/classes or call 1-800-SWEDISH.