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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events: Healthy Kids (Knox)PO Box 68915 Belvedere RdDamariscotta , ME 04543Contact: Charlene Corbettccorbett@tidewater.nethttp://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Thomaston Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 4/1/2024 End Date: 5/20/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday (except holidays)
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Audience: For parents/caregivers and their children birth to five years old.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us downstairs at the Thomaston Public Library (60 Main St., Thomaston, ME) for playtime in the gym! Lots of age-appropriate toys and space to move around. Meet new friends and have a chance for some grownup chat while your littles run and play. Snacks provided!
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 5/1/2024 End Date: 7/17/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 12:30-2 PM
Audience: Knox County parents & caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup
Additional Information: A series of 10 enrichment classes for parents/caregivers who would like to increase their parenting knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy parenting choices. Offered on a rolling basis: join anytime and attend any/all of the classes! Can be attended virtually or in-person (if enough interest). Topics by week: Week 1 (5/1): Philosophy of Nurturing Parenting Week 2 (5/8): Ages and Stages Week 3 (5/15): Brain Development Week 4 (5/22): Communicating with Respect Week 5 (5/29): Building Self-Worth Week 6 (6/5): Understanding Feelings Week 7 (6/12): Family Morals and Values Week 8 (6/26): Praising Children and Their Behavior Week 9 (7/10): Alternatives to Spanking Week 10 (7/17): Positive Ways to Deal with Stress
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
