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Parenting Education
Find a class developed with your child's age in mind:
 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:
Kids Free to Grow (York)
57 Portland Road
Unit 4
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Contact: Genevieve Gardner
genevieveg@connectionsforkids.org
http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org


Circle of Security

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 10/24/2023    End Date: 12/12/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday starting 10/24-12/12.

Time: 10-11:30am

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children 0-4.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsc-uorj0pGdFe7nxSYDcIbWhh46mMtteM

Additional Information: An 8 week course designed to help you be able to identify your child's emotional needs and respond to their behaviors in a way that result in greater resilience, fewer behavioral difficulties, better relationships with family and friends, and improved self-esteem. This class is for parents/caregivers of children birth-5.

Contact: Genevieve Gardner   Phone: 207-985-5975

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