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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events: Kids Free to Grow (York)3 Webhannet Pl.Unit 1Kennebunk, ME 04043Contact: Shannon Briggsshannonb@kidsfreetogrow.orghttp://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 4/1/2025 End Date: 6/30/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday. Class is rolling admission, you can start on any Wednesday and once you complete 8 classes, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Time: 10-11am
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit
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, 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: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 5/15/2025 End Date: 6/26/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday from 5/15-6/26/25
Time: 930-1030am
Audience: Parents of children birth-5.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit
Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting features education to foster parenting skills with nurturing behaviors. This program is geared toward parents of children ages 4 and under.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org