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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 (York)
Start Date: 1/1/2025 End Date: 3/31/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday. This class has a rolling admissions, so you can join in on any week.
Time: 11am-12pm
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children of all ages.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit?pli=1
Additional Information: his parenting opportunity is designed to give parents tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. Topics include: Nurturing Parenting, Brain Development, Communicating with Respect, Building Self Worth, Understanding Feelings, Family Morals and Values, Praising Children, Positive Discipline, and Dealing with Stress. This class is being held on Zoom.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)
Start Date: 1/6/2025 End Date: 4/30/2025
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Town: Farmington
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of children 0-18
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: No
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 2/11/2025 End Date: 4/15/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday
Time: 9am-10am
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. Topics include: Nurturing Parenting,Ages & Stages, Brain Development, Communicating with Respect, Building Self Worth, Understanding Feelings, Family Morals and Values, Praising Children, Positive Discipline, and Dealing with Stress. Come to one or all! These trainings are based on discussion, questions and interest! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or text/call 263-5270
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com
Circle of Security
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 2/18/2025 End Date: 3/31/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday starting 2/18 and ending 4/1/25
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Audience: Parents of children 0-8.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit?pli=1
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. 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. This class will be held on Zoom.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 3/13/2025 End Date: 4/24/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 10 - 11:30 AM
Audience: Parents and caregivers in Knox County
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup
Additional Information: A series of 7 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 (3/13): Philosophy of Nurturing Parenting Week 2 (3/27): Ages and Stages Week 3 (4/3): Brain Development Week 4 (4/10): Communicating with Respect & Building Self-Worth Week 5 (4/17): Understanding Feelings & Family Morals and Values Week 6 (4/24): Praising Children and Their Behavior & Alternatives to Spanking Week 7 (5/8): Positive Ways to Deal with Stress
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Healthy Kids (Lincoln)
Start Date: 3/20/2025 End Date: 4/10/2025
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Caregivers of children up to five years old
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82585201407?pwd=xbUcCCGwpbWQoRWZGve6va69inFMXo.1
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
123 Magic
Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)
Start Date: 3/24/2025 End Date: 3/31/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays 3/24 and 3/31.
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=76de41bb-4a48-436f-b330-d24a162fef3f
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: https://ccimaine.org/
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/1/2025 End Date: 6/24/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Audience: Parents and caregivers of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
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: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/3/2025 End Date: 6/26/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 5:001pm-6:00pm
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of all age children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Additional Information: Enrollment is ongoing, you may start class on any Thursday you are available
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
123 Magic
Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)
Start Date: 4/14/2025 End Date: 4/21/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays 4/14 and 4/21.
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=41dd381b-7e81-40b4-8782-a52174b3a9f5
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: 207-743-7716
Website: https://ccimaine.org/
123 Magic
Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)
Start Date: 4/28/2025 End Date: 5/5/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays 4/28 and 5/5.
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=36913ec3-c00a-4e51-b670-c8c781016bdb
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: 207-743-7716
Website: https://ccimaine.org/
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 4/29/2025 End Date: 6/17/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00- NOON
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/-idDSIWOR9-OOPzgU5J57w
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. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ 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
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)
Start Date: 5/2/2025 End Date: 5/23/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Fridays 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, and 5/23.
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=e0ccf392-1537-42d4-9744-54790cee97cf
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: 207-743-7716
Website: https://ccimaine.org/
123 Magic
Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)
Start Date: 5/12/2025 End Date: 5/19/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays 5/12 and 5/19.
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=4144055f-2eb0-40f3-8797-2296bc6ded10
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: 207-743-7716
Website: https://ccimaine.org/
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 5/21/2025 End Date: 6/11/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Town: Bath
Audience: Sagadahoc County caregivers of children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DTsPrFfKTsu78RXCIsQF3g
Additional Information: Come join other caregivers with children from birth to age 5 What a baby's cry means Ages and stages of development Building a strong bond Your child's growing brain Using mindfulness Effective discipline
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
123 Magic
Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)
Start Date: 6/2/2025 End Date: 6/9/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays 6/2 and 6/9.
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=24bbac2a-c1bf-474b-98a3-7d69f221facf
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: https://ccimaine.org/
