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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Healthy Kids (Lincoln)

Start Date: 1/19/2024    End Date: 10/18/2024

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Audience: Open rolling enrollment for those interested in learning about active parenting for children five and under.

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


123 Magic

Council: Healthy Kids (Lincoln)

Start Date: 1/25/2024    End Date: 10/18/2024

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Audience: For individuals interested in the Magic 123 program.

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


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


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


123 Magic

Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 10/11/2024    End Date: 10/18/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays: October 11th and October 18th

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=5e119280-90bc-41de-84e0-bd6500c93a36

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


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