Baby Sign Language - Learn to communicate with your baby long before he can verbalize wants and needs. You’ll reduce his frustration and speed up his language acquisition. 11:30am-12:15pm Wed., Nov. 18. Free. Edenvale Library, 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose. 408-808-3036. sjlibrary.org.

Child Development Chat - Parents, come ask your questions about issues ranging from attention deficit to sleep disorders at this month’s chat featuring developmental pediatricians. 12:30-1:30 pm Wed., Nov. 18. Free. Center for Developing Minds, 15951 Los Gatos Blvd., Ste. 6, Los Gatos. 408-358-1853. devminds.com.

Guiding Children’s Growth through Limits and Listening - When you raise your children with the goal of being their mentor, they blossom. Explore how to set limits and teach your children with respect so they in turn will look to you with respect. Geared for parents of kids ages 5 and up. 7-9pm Mon., Nov. 2. $30, $50 per couple. San Mateo. Registration required. 650-341-0779. Cynthia@bridges2understanding.com. Bridges2understanding.com.

Support Group for Parents of Eating Disorder Sufferers - Come support other parents and loved ones as you help your children cope with eating disorders. 9:30-11am Sat., Nov. 28. Free. El Camino Hospital, Meeting Room DE, 2500 Grand Road, Mountain View. 408-559-5593. katie@edrcsv.org.

Teaching Kids about Cyber Safety - Show your children how to navigate the Internet safely and securely. 7-9pm Mon., Nov. 2. Free. Presented by Cyber Education Consultants at Kirby Preparatory School, 425 Encinal St., Santa Cruz. 831-423-0658.

Teaching Parents About Positive Discipline - Learn a step-by-step approach to starting and leading parenting groups that follow positive discipline strategies developed by educators Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott. 9am-5pm Fri-Sat., Nov. 6-7. $295 early-bird registration. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City, 2124 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. 408-370-1516. positivediscipline.org.

Children’s Health Council - The following parents’ classes take place at the Children’s Health Council, 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto. Registration required. 650-326-5530. chconline.org/pdf/Parent_Education_Mailer_Fall_09-10.pdf .

• Medicating Young Minds – Learn the benefits, side effects and long-term impacts of treating children with psychiatric medicine. Dr. Glen Elliot, author of Medicating Young Minds, discusses how the medicine affects kids with autism, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, inattention and obsessive behaviors. 7-9pm Wed., Nov. 11. Free.
• My Kids are Making Me So Mad - Learn where your anger comes from, how to defuse it and how to express it respectfully in a way that maintains your child’s self esteem. For parents of kids ages 5 and up. 7-9pm Nov. 5, 12 and 19. $90, $150 per couple.
• Tech to Success! Demystifying Reading/Writing - See how certain software features can help learning challenges. Learn where to get books in digital format, discuss different “flavors” of e-books and audio books and discover simpler or low-cost alternatives. Includes demonstrations and trial software. For parents of preteens and up. 9:30am-12:30pm Sat., Nov. 14. Free.
• Watch as I Grow! What to Expect With Your Infant and Young Child - Expecting parents and parents of young children learn about healthy development – and how to spot red flags in their child’s behavior and prevent developmental delay. 7-8:30pm Tues., Nov. 17. Free.

Parents Place Programs - The following classes take place at the Parents Place resource center, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. Reservations required. 650-688-3040. parentsplaceonline.com.

• Choosing a Preschool – Understand different philosophies and learn to identify quality programs. 7-9pm Wed., Nov. 11. $35.
• Fall Lecture Series: Managing Emotions – In this series, parents of kids ages 3-8 learn how to ease conflict in their families. Session 1: Examine kids’ anger and learn new tools for helping them. Session 2: Analyze parents’ anger toward children and learn management techniques. Session 3: Resolve conflicts and turn them into win-win situations. Childcare available with early registration. 6:30-8:30pm Thurs., Nov. 5, 12 and 19. $35 per session, $105 for the series.
• Keeping Your Relationship Strong - Strengthen your marriage and parenting skills based on the work of Dr. John Gottman. 7-9pm Tues., Nov. 10 and 17. $100 per couple.
• Language Infusion – Parents of preschoolers with language delay learn to create a language-rich environment at home and bridge the gap between home and speech therapy. 6:30-8:30pm Tues., Nov. 3. $35.