A new month brings new opportunities both to grow individually as a parent and along with your kids. Here are eight March dates Columbia parents should make note of.

Events just for parents

March 11 and 25: Parents 4 Parents at The Center Project

This regular meeting, set for the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, offers support and needed conversation for the parents and adult relatives of LGBTQ individuals. The meeting "offers understanding and support to those who may be struggling with or striving to embrace their child’s identity," according to The Center Project's website. 6:30 p.m. Learn more at https://centerproject.org/events/parents-4-parents-2/ .

March 13 and 20: Parenting resource tables at Columbia Public Library

Make a personal connection and learn more about the resources available to you at these tables; 10 a.m. to noon March 13 with Parents as Teachers ( https://events.dbrl.org/event/12951412 ) and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 20 with Brighter Beginnings ( https://events.dbrl.org/event/12952085 ).

March 18: The Power of Positive Parenting Workshop: Setting Limitations and Boundaries at Columbia Public Library

Catherine Miller of the Boone County Early Childhood Coalition will discuss setting limits with your child, especially related to screen time. 6 p.m.; learn more at https://events.dbrl.org/event/12983004 .

Events to bring your kids along

March 11: KidSight vision screening at Columbia Public Library

Kids ages 6 months and older can receive a quick, free vision screening at the library. 9:30-11:30 a.m.; more details at https://events.dbrl.org/event/12833863 .

March 20 and 21: Eric Carle celebration at Columbia Public Library

Families with kids ages 2 and above can make crafts and enjoy activities based on the work of Carle, the creative force behind classics such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" 6 to 6:45 p.m. March 20 or 10 to 10:45 a.m. March 21; visit https://events.dbrl.org/event/12986031 or https://events.dbrl.org/event/12986032 for more information.

Aarik Danielsen is the features and culture editor for the Tribune. Contact him at [email protected]. He's on Twitter/X @aarikdanielsen.