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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Waldo)
Start Date: 1/25/2023 End Date: 4/26/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 6-8PM
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdeirqDIqHtQ9k0TElzvTjPOr-Zk8pQVo
Additional Information: This parenting enrichment program focuses on the effects of substance use has on the family, parenting style, and the caregiver/child relationship. This program is open to parents, guardians, partners, extended family members, and any other adult who cares for a child. Those adults in a parenting role who are working on recovery are especially encouraged to attend. All are welcome! You will: Explore, discover, and build on family member's strengths Strengthen your connection with your child Learn new skills and parenting strategies to create a healthy, confident family
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963, x 230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Active Parenting- Crossroads (Co-Parenting)
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Waldo)
Start Date: 2/13/2023 End Date: 3/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Audience: Parents and Caregivers who are separating, divorcing, or co-parenting for other reasons.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: No
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, x 230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Waldo)
Start Date: 2/16/2023 End Date: 4/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Audience: General audience: parents and caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuygpz4tHdx-tZ86Z4eaOhVoh9ZWJUfU
Additional Information: In this 8 session relationship-based program, parents and caregivers learn how to identify their children's emotional needs and respond to their behaviors in ways that result in greater resilience, fewer behavior problems, and healthier relationships.
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963, x 230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Waldo)
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, x 230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Waldo)
Start Date: 4/13/2023 End Date: 5/18/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Audience: General public-parents and caregivers with children aged 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 helps parents and caregivers of children ages 5 to 12 raise responsible, cooperative children who are able to resist negative peer pressure and thrive. Topics include: brain development and its impact on behavior and decision making, communication and cooperation, responsibility and positive discipline, building courage and self-esteem, and parenting for school success.
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963, x 230