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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 3/15/2022 End Date: 6/28/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Audience: If you are a parent or caregiver working on your recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on your family, parenting style, and your relationship with your child join us for this 17-week program. You will explore hands on activities along with guided discussions to enhance your self-awareness and increase your ability to relate to your child/children in a safe and supportive environment surrounded by parents and caregivers who share similar life experiences.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vduCuqzkoG9OubWvZqu7hcm_q5ovDxG1X
Additional Information: For more information please contact: Anne Osolinski at 859-2521 or by emailing at: aosolinski@kvcap.org
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parent - TEENS and TWEENS
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 5/16/2022 End Date: 6/27/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 12noon to 2pm
Audience: There is no denying it. Parents and teens are often at odds, but it does not have to be this way. When parents and teens learn together, they find common ground for conversation and problem solving. This program provides a unique approach to strengthening our youth against the daily risks they face. Each session shows parents how to handle sensitive issues such as drugs, sexuality, and violence. This program is designed to be implemented in a 6 session course, with each session lasting 2 hours.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErde-gpjMqGdySKrdtfh6vtOQbqwxR6CGL
Additional Information: For more information please contact: Anne Osolinski at 859-2521 or by emailing at: aosolinski@kvcap.org
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 5/16/2022 End Date: 6/27/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Audience: Do you ever wonder if there is a better way to handle some of those daily parenting challenges? Learn how with this 6 - session video and discussion program for parents and care providers of children ages 5-12. This program is designed to help raise responsible children by using effective discipline techniques and encouragement skills.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcuGupz4pGNZOMXD5G92Qc-4DUITvdvaM
Additional Information: For more information please contact: Anne Osolinski at 859-2521 or by emailing at: aosolinski@kvcap.org
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 6/20/2022 End Date: 7/11/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 10am to 12noon
Audience: In this series of 4 classes you will learn discipline methods that work, how to prevent tantrums, establishing routines to make life easier, and much more. This class is designed for parents of children from birth-age 5.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwud--uqTspHNeqOnBsq06TzlK1u_F6Vrq4
Additional Information: for additional information please contact: Anne Osolinski at 859-2521 or by emailing at: aosolinski@kvcap.org
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Brain Under Construction
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 6/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children and youth ages birth - 18.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuc-uqrTsrGdbyjG2osL0R7_8RudL_eGl5
Additional Information: Join us as we explore the development of the human brain from birth to maturity. In this free workshop, we'll learn how we can use this knowledge to inform our parenting strategies at all ages, including communicating with our kids, discipline, encouragement, and more!
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 7/6/2022 End Date: 7/27/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 2-4pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-Cvqj8rHN2r52JTrIgwllK2PctacCBM
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
56 Leighton Road
Augusta ME 04330
Office Phone: 207 623 5120
Office FAX: 207 213 6301
General Email: info@mechildrenstrust.org
