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  • Special Event: “Lives in the Balance”

    Park Avenue Elementary School 161 Park Avenue, Auburn, ME, United States

    Presented by Ross Greene, PhD Dr. Ross Greene, author of “The Explosive Child” and “Lost at School” and originator of the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach, will speak about his time-tested, research-based CPS model. Dr. Greene’s model is highly effective with kids who are often described as “challenging,” “angry,” “defiant,” and “oppositional.” If you’re a […]

  • Parent-Child Playgroup

    Pittsfield Public Library 110 Library Street, Pittsfield, ME, United States

    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, […]

  • ADHD 101-What We Want to Know but Forgot to Ask

    Community Room, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library 4 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME, United States

    Presented by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator This workshop will offer the framework to help us understand what Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is, what causes it, how to diagnose and who can diagnose it; the symptoms, what helps, supports; and treatment and management. Come and join in the conversation as we journey together toward […]

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

    Small LePage Room, St. Mary's Hospital 99 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, ME, United States

    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. Unable to attend in […]

  • Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns

    Charlotte White Center 572 Bangor Road, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

    Presented by Nancy Gray, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Are you feeling like you are always walking on eggshells when dealing with your child’s meltdowns? Are you at a loss about how to help your child to be successful? You’re not alone! Join in the discussion about what meltdowns are and strategies that can be used […]

  • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Oh, My

    Room 1 - Medomak Valley High School 320 Manktown Road, Waldoboro, ME, United States

    Presented by Diane Bouffard, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Are you raising a second set of children at a time you thought you would be planning your retirement? This discussion will focus on specific issues that may be challenging for grandparents today and uncover ideas and solutions for greater success and less stress.

  • Non-Toxic Housekeeping Class

    DHHS_District Operations 91 Camden Street, Suite 103, Rockland, ME, United States

    Presented by Nancy Gray, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Save money and reduce your family’s exposure to toxic cleaners! Join us and learn: how to avoid using toxic chemicals and still provide a clean, healthy and comfortable home; how to save money and time with simple cleaning techniques; and easy and inexpensive recipes to make safe, […]

  • Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns

    Meeting Room at the Cary Library 107 Main Street, Houlton, ME, United States

    Presented by Nancy Gray, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Are you feeling like you are always walking on eggshells when dealing with your child’s meltdowns? Are you at a loss about how to help your child to be successful? You’re not alone! Join in the discussion about what meltdowns are and strategies that can be used […]

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid

    Vickery School 170 School Street, Pittsfield, ME, United States

    Presented by Roy Ulrickson III, Education and Support Program Coordinator, NAMI Maine Do you have youth between 12-18 years of age in your life? Want to learn skills to be more supportive of mental well-being? Are you comfortable recognizing typical versus atypical adolescent development? Attend this fun, interactive 8-hour training to earn a 3-year national […]

  • Parenting with Dignity – Picking up This Ball Is a Victory for All

    Conference Room 11 - Downeast Community Hospital 11 Hospital Drive, Machias , ME, United States

    Presented by Cynthia Cullinane, Regional Parent Support Coordinator G.E.A.R. Parent Network invites you to pick up the ball and run with it through a multi-part parenting education course developed by Mac Bledsoe, father of a celebrated New England Patriots’ quarterback. Parenting with Dignity helps parents learn effective techniques for raising responsible, independent children. Topics include: […]