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Parenting Education
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 Prenatal-5 Years  5-12 Years  13-18 Years

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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


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 7/7/2025    End Date: 9/29/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays (except holidays)

Time: 6-7 PM

Audience: Parents in recovery

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

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. *PLEASE NOTE* No class on 9/1 (Labor Day) or 9/15 (all-day staff in-service)

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 9/3/2025    End Date: 9/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5-7 PM

Audience: Parents of children aged 0-5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: 4-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 0-5. This course helps parents/caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of their child’s 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

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Knox County Playgroup

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 9/8/2025    End Date: 9/8/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

Town: Rockland

Audience: Knox County parents of children 0-5

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us at MacDougal Park on Gay St. West, Rockland, for our final summer playground date! MacDougal Park is a brand-new, all-inclusive, accessible playground with picnic tables, shade, and a porta-potty. Snacks and drinks are provided.

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 9/23/2025    End Date: 10/28/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 6-8 PM

Audience: Parents of children ages 5-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://A 6-week course for parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12. This course continues where First Five Years leaves off, with a focus on childhood development and healthy strategies for addressing daily parenting challenges. Topics covered include:

Additional Information: A 6-week course for parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12. This course continues where First Five Years leaves off, with a focus on childhood development and healthy strategies for addressing daily parenting challenges. Topics covered include: *effective communication & encouragement *building self-esteem *cooperation *defusing power struggles *dealing with peer pressure *using positive discipline *building closer relationships through family fun

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 10/6/2025    End Date: 12/15/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

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/classes

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. *PLEASE NOTE* No class on Monday holidays: 10/13 Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 10/7/2025    End Date: 10/28/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 12:30-2:30 PM

Audience: Parents of children aged 0-5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: 4-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 0-5. This course helps parents/caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of their child’s 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

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org