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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

Find a class geared toward:

Fathers Co-Parenting/Blended Families Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder Families with Children with Special Needs or Health Challenges

Additional Activities

Playgroups & Parenting Groups Events

Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 7/1/2026 End Date: 9/2/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 4pm

Audience: Fathers and other male caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/preview

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 7/1/2026 End Date: 9/16/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/preview

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 7/1/2026 End Date: 9/30/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday- join in any Wednesday that you are able!

Time: 10am

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/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit

Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting: Community Based Education is appropriate for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. Topics include dealing with stress, appropriate discipline, building self-worth, family values, and more. No class on: 8/26, 9/2, 9/16, and 9/30.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

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

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 7/14/2026 End Date: 8/25/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday starting July 14-August 25th. No class on August 11th.

Time: 1030am

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit

Additional Information: A comprehensive parenting program helping parents of kids ages 5 to 12 raise responsible, cooperative children who can resist negative peer pressure and thrive. Topics include brain development, improved communication, and appropriate discipline. Class is on Zoom.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

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

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 7/14/2026 End Date: 8/18/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 5 - 12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/avLUiDPjS6DKDXuf7

Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520