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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: Healthy Kids (Knox)PO Box 68915 Belvedere RdDamariscotta , ME 04543Contact: Charlene Corbettccorbett@tidewater.nethttp://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Thomaston Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 10/1/2024 End Date: 12/31/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30-12
Town: Thomaston
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us downstairs at the Thomaston Public Library (60 Main St., Thomaston, ME) for playtime in the gym! Lots of age-appropriate toys and space to move around. Meet new friends and have a chance for some grownup chat while your littles run and play. Snacks provided!
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Thomaston Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 1/8/2025 End Date: 3/26/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Town: Thomaston
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us downstairs at the Thomaston Public Library (60 Main St., Thomaston, ME) for playtime in the gym! Lots of age-appropriate toys and space to move around. Meet new friends and have a chance for some grownup chat while your littles run and play. Snacks provided!
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Active Parenting- Co-Parenting and Divorce
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 1/15/2025 End Date: 2/5/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5-7 PM
Audience: Parents & caregivers who are coparenting
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup
Additional Information: A 4-week course covering eight vital topics for parents and caregivers who are navigating separation or divorce. This course empowers parents and caregivers to focus on shielding their children from parental conflict and transitioning into a healthy coparenting relationship with the other parent of their child. Topics covered include: *Understanding the impact of parental conflict on children *Allowing children to love both parents *Parental healing *Cooperative communication *Managing anger & increasing impulse control *Discussion without argument *Making coparenting decisions in the best interest of your child
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 1/27/2025 End Date: 3/31/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays (except holidays)
Time: 6-7 PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers in recovery
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup
Additional Information: For parents and caregivers who are in recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Learning happens in a safe, supportive environment with others who share similar life experiences. A year-round course with open enrollment--come when you're able. Held every Monday except holidays. For more information, email Toby at tlecrone@tidewater.net.
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Knox & Lincoln Community Baby Shower
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 2/8/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Saturday
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Town: Thomaston
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: Please join us for our first-ever Lincoln & Knox Community Baby Shower! Healthy Kids and our community partners will be hosting this FREE event for Lincoln and Knox County parents and caregivers who are expecting or have had a baby within the last year. *Pick out clothing and baby items from our Baby Boutique *Win amazing baby gear in our free raffle *Connect with organizations in the community *Meet other parents *Those who register will receive a Welcome Baby Bag stocked with baby essentials and diapers in their requested size. Held in the Academy Building Gymnasium in Thomaston. Enter through the door at the back of the building used for the Thomaston Public Library. Follow the signs to the gymnasium downstairs. Snow date: Sunday, February 9th, 9 AM-12 PM. Information tables: Healthy Kids Help ME Grow Head Start Maine CDC & Public Health Nursing Coastal Recovery Community Center Child Development Services Lincoln Hospital Maternity Department Pen Bay Pediatrics SNAP-Ed Maine Families & More!
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org