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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: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 4/19/2024 End Date: 4/19/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Fridays
Time: 9:00
Audience: Hancock County Public
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJjpLX_xg9GiCQjV2wehkWYCGgHCJ2xIVxvA4DNHJkr6zLNg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. This week's workshop is about communicating with respect.
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 4/24/2024 End Date: 6/26/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 12:30-2 PM
Audience: Knox County parents & caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc29rj91-obNfgRQ_fLFS2ZcsEUfMTTYh-eQ09vs3RPkIXecw/viewform
Additional Information: A series of 10 enrichment classes for parents/caregivers who would like to increase their parenting knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy parenting choices. Offered on a rolling basis: join anytime and attend any/all of the classes! Can be attended virtually or in-person (if enough interest). Topics by week: Week 1: Philosophy of Nurturing Parenting Week 2: Ages and Stages Week 3: Brain Development Week 4: Communicating with Respect Week 5: Building Self-Worth Week 6: Understanding Feelings Week 7: Family Morals and Values Week 8: Praising Children and Their Behavior Week 9: Alternatives to Spanking Week 10: Positive Ways to Deal with Stress
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 5/7/2024 End Date: 6/18/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/hov3X9dGqgchZ9qf9
Additional Information: For parents of preteens and teens, this 7 session video and discussion program explores adolescent development, and provides parents with tools for communicating with their teens, teaching responsibility, effective discipline, and encouragement.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
