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Parenting Education
Find a class developed with your child's age in mind:

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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: 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

Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 8/3/2026 End Date: 9/28/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday starting Aug 3- September 28th with no class on August 31st.

Time: 930am-1030am

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-4.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: This evidenced-based parenting program provides parents and caregivers opportunities to learn and develop skills such as empathy, self worth, empowerment, roles and expectations of children, plus discipline with dignity for children ages 0-4. Class is on Zoom.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Circle of Security

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 8/4/2026 End Date: 9/29/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday nights

Time: 4:00 PM to 5:pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Contact: Andrea Coffin Phone: (207) 263-5270

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 8/25/2026 End Date: 9/15/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Town: varied

Audience: Sagadahoc County caregivers

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/K9pC5IZwSTCXMt7P8NaNFw

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 disciplineCome 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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

Circle of Security

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 9/3/2026 End Date: 10/8/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 6pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages prenatal-6 years

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

Circle of Security

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 10/1/2026 End Date: 11/19/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday starting on October 1st- November 19th 2026.

Time: 930am

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children ages 0-8.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Join us on Zoom for Circle of Security Parenting an 8-week program all about fostering attachment and supporting healthy emotional development in your young child. This class is geared toward caregivers of children ages 0-8.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Healthy Kids (Waldo)

Start Date: 10/7/2026 End Date: 10/28/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 12-2 PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-4

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

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

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 10/7/2026 End Date: 10/28/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

Audience: Parents & caregivers of children ages 0-4

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 child 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

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 10/14/2026 End Date: 11/11/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children age 0 - 5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/GbMG1tJ7mB31YbHF8

Additional Information: In this series of 5 classes we explore discipline methods that work, how to prevent tantrums, establishing routines to make life easier, and much more. This class is designed for parents of children from birth-age 5

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/28/2026 End Date: 2/3/2027

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