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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 9/11/2023 End Date: 10/30/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9:30-10:30
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpfu-hrTMuG9B6PVRJm9RXv-TE8zICLQON
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/5/2023 End Date: 12/14/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 5:00PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of all ages
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)
Start Date: 10/10/2023 End Date: 12/12/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00 am
Town: portland
Audience: parents and caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qf-mhqT4pHtWAjVv58lYc3m3mKpSmaxGR
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-854-1030
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 10/25/2023 End Date: 12/20/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday starting 10/25-12/20.
Time: 10-11:30am
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children birth-teen.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudu-rrDMtHNwjucU-oozxONve9ZdkD-2r
Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting features education to foster positive parenting skills with nurturing behaviors, promote healthy physical and emotional development, and teach appropriate role and developmental expectations. This program covers the span of childhood from birth-young adult.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 11/2/2023 End Date: 12/14/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 4:00PM
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of teens ages 12-19
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 11/7/2023 End Date: 12/12/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 6-8PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers with tweens and teens
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-mhrTsvG9B5GP0WAB-S2Vttnq73Q_6I
Additional Information: Active Parenting: Tweens & Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities of growth. You'll learn: Methods of respectful discipline Skills for clear, honest communication Concrete strategies to prevent risky behavior How to be encouraging to your children Insight into important issues such as teens online, bullying, and depression How to handle sensitive issues such as drugs, sexuality, and violence
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230