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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: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)
Start Date: 1/7/2025 End Date: 3/12/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday mornings or Wednesday afternoons
Time: Tues 10am-12pm or Wed 3-5pm
Audience: Caregivers with children of all ages.
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/2uJYuyo4TGPk8SVh9
Additional Information: Participants can join virtually on Zoom on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm. Hybrid sessions meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3-5pm and participants can join in-person at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle, or connect to the group virtually on Zoom.
Contact: Danielle Langley Phone: 207-538-5674
Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 1/23/2025 End Date: 2/13/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 4 Weeks
Time: 2pm-3pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: Learn about your child’s brain development and parenting methods for each developmental stage. These parenting strategies increase positive behavior and strengthen your relationship! For more information, please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 1/30/2025 End Date: 2/20/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zJUNwNX9QXuEZx1b93kE-w
Additional Information: This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 5. Learn about parenting styles and roles, ages and stages of development, discipline techniques that work, how to prevent tantrums, building a strong family bond, and much more.
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Circle of Security
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 2/3/2025 End Date: 3/31/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 8 weeks from 2-3pm
Time: 2pm-3pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would be like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This course is free, open to the public and held on Zoom. For more information, please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Circle of Security
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 2/3/2025 End Date: 3/24/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday for 8 weeks
Time: 12pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would be like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This course is free, open to all and held on Zoom. For more information, please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 2/11/2025 End Date: 4/15/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday
Time: 9am-10am
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. Topics include: Nurturing Parenting,Ages & Stages, Brain Development, Communicating with Respect, Building Self Worth, Understanding Feelings, Family Morals and Values, Praising Children, Positive Discipline, and Dealing with Stress. Come to one or all! These trainings are based on discussion, questions and interest! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or text/call 263-5270
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 2/18/2025 End Date: 4/8/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Town: Bath
Audience: Sagadahoc caregivers of children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3b7r_KtXReyZYRz7vdOPGg
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. 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- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 3/3/2025 End Date: 3/31/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/62gBxmAA4xrWRwTNA
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 4/29/2025 End Date: 6/17/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00- 10:30 AM
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/-idDSIWOR9-OOPzgU5J57w
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. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ 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- First Five Years
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 5/21/2025 End Date: 6/11/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Town: Bath
Audience: Sagadahoc County caregivers of children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DTsPrFfKTsu78RXCIsQF3g
Additional Information: Come join other caregivers with children from birth to age 5 What a baby's cry means Ages and stages of development Building a strong bond Your child's growing brain Using mindfulness Effective discipline
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230