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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 12/14/2022 End Date: 2/15/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 5-6pm
Audience: parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqb8zkePkqjYjccPkzvecH6JWrsBwzB-5DVs73jtIPvv3Jag/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 12/15/2022 End Date: 2/16/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 9-10am
Audience: parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqb8zkePkqjYjccPkzvecH6JWrsBwzB-5DVs73jtIPvv3Jag/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 1/3/2023 End Date: 3/28/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children ages 0 - 5.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EtkSuTEmPWqD5oQETm3LHYI3NpdeIt4ozC-YCm4AXkI/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 1/3/2023 End Date: 3/28/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Circle of Security
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 1/18/2023 End Date: 3/8/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday 1/18-3/8/23 on Zoom
Time: 10-11:30am
Audience: Caregivers of children 0-5.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://Email Shannon at shannonb@kidsfreetogrow.org for the Zoom link to join.
Additional Information: An 8 week course designed to help you be able to identify your child's emotional needs and respond to their behaviours in way that result in greater resilience, fewer behavioral difficulties, better relationships with family and friends and improved self esteem.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 1/23/2023 End Date: 2/13/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday from 1/23-2/13/23
Time: 9:30-11am on Zoom
Audience: Caregivers of children ages 0-4.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://Email Shannon at shannonb@kidsfreetogrow.org
Additional Information: For parents of children from birth to age 5, this program shows how to nurture a child with a "just right" combination of freedom and nonviolent discipline. Topics include ages and stages of development, choices and consequences, school readiness, Infant Safe Sleep and Period of Purple Crying.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 1/23/2023 End Date: 2/13/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdeGuqD8pHtXcTiYsEkOgVF60QuGTVIxw
Contact: Erin McClay Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 2/8/2023 End Date: 3/1/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdu6tpjgrHNUHzCh2e8EefRU-AIEq6-4q
Additional Information: In this series of 4 classes we will explore discipline methods that work, how to prevent tantrums, establishing routines to make life easier, and much more. This class is designed for parents and caregivers of children from birth-age 5.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
123 Magic
Council: Advocates For Children/Community Concepts Inc.
Start Date: 2/8/2023 End Date: 2/15/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday's
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Town: Lewiston
Audience: Caregivers with children ages 2-12.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: To register Call Danielle at 207-402-1621 or email Parentworkshops@community-concepts.org
Contact: Susan Denoncour Phone: 12072090888
Website: www.ccimaine.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Knox)
Start Date: 2/16/2023 End Date: 4/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 8 weeks
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Audience: General audience
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuygpz4tHdx-tZ86Z4eaOhVoh9ZWJUfU
Additional Information: In this 8 session relationship-based program, parents and caregivers learn how to identify their children's emotional needs and respond to their behaviors in ways that result in greater resilience, fewer behavior problems, and healthier relationships.
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Waldo)
Start Date: 2/16/2023 End Date: 4/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Audience: General audience: parents and caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuygpz4tHdx-tZ86Z4eaOhVoh9ZWJUfU
Additional Information: In this 8 session relationship-based program, parents and caregivers learn how to identify their children's emotional needs and respond to their behaviors in ways that result in greater resilience, fewer behavior problems, and healthier relationships.
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963, x 230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 2/16/2023 End Date: 4/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 6-8 pm
Audience: Sagadahoc parents and caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 2/28/2023 End Date: 4/25/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 9-11AM
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 6
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOGvqjoiHtzUyhglVpf_Yg7a_2g0GXgo
Additional Information: At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. This program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Circle of Security will help you: Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child's self esteem Honor the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Knox)
Start Date: 2/28/2023 End Date: 4/25/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 9-11AM
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 6
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOGvqjoiHtzUyhglVpf_Yg7a_2g0GXgo
Additional Information: At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. This program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Circle of Security will help you: Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child's self esteem Honor the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Waldo)
Start Date: 2/28/2023 End Date: 4/25/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 9-11AM
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 6
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOGvqjoiHtzUyhglVpf_Yg7a_2g0GXgo
Additional Information: At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. This program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Circle of Security will help you: Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child's self esteem Honor the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963, x 230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/4/2023 End Date: 6/27/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/4/2023 End Date: 6/27/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children ages 0 - 5.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EtkSuTEmPWqD5oQETm3LHYI3NpdeIt4ozC-YCm4AXkI/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/6/2023 End Date: 6/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children ages 0 - 5.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EtkSuTEmPWqD5oQETm3LHYI3NpdeIt4ozC-YCm4AXkI/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/6/2023 End Date: 6/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
56 Leighton Road
Augusta ME 04330
Office Phone: 207 623 5120
Office FAX: 207 213 6301
General Email: info@mechildrenstrust.org
