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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: 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- Teens (ages 12+)

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 10/28/2024    End Date: 12/9/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 6-8PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers with tweens/teens

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rc-2qpzgoE9bNkrFo1xJqj1dggEDPahWZ

Additional Information: This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from 11-16 years old. Active Parenting: Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities of growth. You’ll learn: Methods of respectful discipline Skills for clear, honest communication Concrete strategies to prevent risky behavior How to be encouraging to your children Insight into important issues such as teens online, bullying, and depression How to handle sensitive issues such as drugs, sexuality, and violence

Contact: Dawn Flagg   Phone: 207-442-7963 x230

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org


Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 1/15/2025    End Date: 2/26/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/HGm28JTzwvBj62kx9

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org