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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 689
15 Belvedere Rd
Damariscotta , ME 04543
Contact: Charlene Corbett
ccorbett@tidewater.net
http://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


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: Through Recovery

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 10/21/2024    End Date: 12/16/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 5:30-7 PM

Town: Rockland

Audience: Knox County families in recovery

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

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. Registration is helpful but not required. Class is held at Coastal Recovery Community Center, 11 White St., Rockland, ME 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


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 11/12/2024    End Date: 12/3/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5-7 PM

Audience: Knox County parents & caregivers of children aged 0-5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup

Additional Information: A 4-week course for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5. This course helps parents and caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of child development. Topics covered include: *parenting styles and roles *ages and stages of development *connecting with your child *building a strong family bond *establishing routines *preventing tantrums *non-violent discipline

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org