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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 1/24/2023 End Date: 4/11/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 6-8PM
Town: In person in Bath or Zoom
Audience: Male caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-2rrzgvGd14xnQisw3_YeHxlnPtRUa7
Additional Information: This program is for any male parenting a child. The series focuses on the value of male role models in a child's life. We explore topics including the roots of fathering, nurturing children and self, positive discipline methods, managing emotions, resolving conflict, teamwork with a partner, balancing work and fathering, and more. This program is going to be offered over zoom or in-person. For those who wish to participate in-person, dinner will be provided from 5:30-6:00PM. The in-person location will be at Midcoast Maine Community Action at 34 Wing Farm Pkwy in Bath.
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Active Parenting- Crossroads (Co-Parenting)
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 2/13/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 6-8 pm
Audience: Sagadahoc parents and caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckce-rpzgsH9U2hwdcH_yjcDHMuHesD25A
Additional Information: This co-parenting program gives divorcing or separating caregivers the power to make positive changes that shield their children from parental conflict and helps children establish healthy lifetime relationships with both parents.
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 2/16/2023 End Date: 4/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 6-8 pm
Audience: Sagadahoc parents and caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 2/28/2023 End Date: 4/25/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 9-11AM
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 6
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOGvqjoiHtzUyhglVpf_Yg7a_2g0GXgo
Additional Information: At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. This program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Circle of Security will help you: Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child's self esteem Honor the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 4/13/2023 End Date: 5/18/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 6-8PM
Audience: Parents & caregivers with children between the ages of 5-12
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwof-qqrTgqHtYRApb1mH7OdHyGDyQMh7Dv
Additional Information: Active parenting will give you the skills to achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life, and to help your children achieve greater happiness and success. This workshop is geared toward parents and caregivers with children 5-12 year olds and will show you effective ways to: Use positive discipline that works Open up lines of communication Defuse power struggles with your children Build closer relationships through family fun
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230