Latest Past Events

The Motivation Breakthrough: Six Secrets to Turning on the Tuned-Out Child

Canopy Park Resource Center 46 Sullivan Street, Biddeford

Facilitated by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator This workshop explores proven techniques, strategies, and scripts - based on six possible motivational styles - that will revolutionize the way teachers and parents inspire children to succeed and achieve. Rick Lavoie explodes common myths and gives specific advice for motivating children. With empathy and understanding, […]

Parent-Child Playgroup

KVCAP 26 Mary Street, Skowhegan

Facilitated by Diane Bouffard, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Parents, Caregivers, and children are invited to join in our interactive playgroup sessions! KVCAP and G.E.A.R. Parent Network are offering a child-friendly and developmentally appropriate environment in which parents/caregivers and children can explore, role-play, and discover together. Activities for the play group may include story reading, […]

Child Abuse and Neglect: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

Chamber of Commerce 4 Western Avenue, South Paris

Presented by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator  Our children are our future and child abuse and neglect is everybody’s business. This workshop will discuss what is considered child abuse, when to report and who to report to, state/national statistics, Maine law, “punishment” vs. “discipline,” behavioral management and protective factors.