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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: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)
Start Date: 9/17/2024 End Date: 12/10/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd66tUgjGurAz-fr9mZiidzN4k_QAZOE10_UWYNYSVKqpDx4A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional Information: Please fill out our registration form to enroll in classes. This is a rolling admissions style class so participants can join in on any Tuesday. Once 8 classes are completed, a certificate will be provided. Please email Sabrina at sabrinas@kidsfreetogrow.org with any other questions.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-854-1030
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 9/24/2024 End Date: 11/19/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00- NOON
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children 0-17 years old
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-uvpjwuH9OdNnw5MhG8A2KUgwMmdLO0
Additional Information: This is an open series of 10 enrichment classes. Attend as many as you want or can. Increase positive nurturing skills and behaviors to strengthen your family’s communication. Topics include: ages and stages of development, enhancing brain development, dealing with feelings, developing self-worth, praise and encouragement, communicating with respect, family values and rules, and nurturing discipline techniques. And the end result- you’ll have more fun together!
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/1/2024 End Date: 12/17/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00PM
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Additional Information: This class is ongoing, join the first Tuesday that you are able
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 10/2/2024 End Date: 12/11/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5-6:30 PM
Audience: Knox County parents and 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 offered on a rolling basis. Join anytime and attend any/all of the classes! For parents/caregivers who would like to increase their parenting knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy parenting choices. Topics by week (no class the week of Thanksgiving): Week 1 (10/2): Philosophy of Nurturing Parenting Week 2 (10/9): Ages and Stages Week 3 (10/16): Brain Development Week 4 (10/23): Communicating with Respect Week 5 (10/30): Building Self-Worth Week 6 (11/6): Understanding Feelings Week 7 (11/13): Family Morals and Values Week 8 (11/20): Praising Children and Their Behavior Week 9 (12/4): Alternatives to Spanking Week 10 (12/11): Positive Ways to Deal with Stress
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/3/2024 End Date: 12/26/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 5:00-6:00
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/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 10/8/2024 End Date: 10/29/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday for 4 weeks
Time: 10am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: Learn about your child’s brain development and parenting methods for each developmental stage. These parenting strategies increase positive behavior and strengthen your relationship! All of our classes are open to the public and free! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com Call/text 263-5270
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)
Start Date: 10/15/2024 End Date: 11/5/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 10am-12pm or 4:30pm-6:30pm
Audience: Caregivers with children ages 0-5years.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/UP7Qmn4CFFHif8PW8
Contact: Danielle Langley Phone: 207-538-5674
Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg
123 Magic
Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)
Start Date: 11/6/2024 End Date: 11/13/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays, November 6th and November 13th. Snowdate of November 20th.
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Town: Fort Kent
Audience: Parents and other caregivers who would like to learn a technique for managing challenging behaviors in children ages 2-12 years.
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRtpnM8qk-HRxwuM-TKBiG5gG5aFGbb7M3Kez2PlcS5AjCOg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Contact: Danielle Langley Phone: 207-538-5674
Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 11/12/2024 End Date: 12/3/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 5-7 PM
Audience: Knox County parents & caregivers of children aged 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup
Additional Information: A 4-week course for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5. This course helps parents and caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of child development. Topics covered include: *parenting styles and roles *ages and stages of development *connecting with your child *building a strong family bond *establishing routines *preventing tantrums *non-violent discipline
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
123 Magic
Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)
Start Date: 12/2/2024 End Date: 12/9/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays: December 2nd and Dec 9th
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=0283c7af-8f38-4766-9955-8a33455d76dc
Additional Information: To register for this class, please click on the registration link and answer the questions. You will receive an email confirmation after registering. If you have any questions feel free to call Melissa Robinson at 207-240-2990, or email at parentworkshops@community-concepts.org.
Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716
Website: www.ccimaine.org