Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns

Crisis & Counseling Centers 10 Caldwell Road, Augusta, ME, United States

Presented by Diane Bouffard, CPSP, 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 […]

Non-Toxic Housekeeping Class

Lobby Conference Room, St. Mary's Hospital 93 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, ME, United States

Presented by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, 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 […]

Toxic Chemicals and Our Children’s Developing Brains

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

Presented by Nancy Gray, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Why is environmental health so important? Consider the following information: Twelve million American children or 17 percent of all Americans under the age of 18 have one or more developmental, learning or behavioral disabilities; more than 1.5 million Americans are autistic. In the 1970s, autism was estimated […]

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Oh, My!

Belfast Head Start 275 High Street, Belfast, ME, United States

Presented by Cynthia Cullinane, 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.

Do You Speak Teen?

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

Presented by Nancy Gray, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Communicating with teens today is more challenging than ever but not impossible! This workshop will explore modern technology and give you some new ideas to peek into your teen’s world. The framework of the 40 Developmental Assets® will also be shared. Minneapolis-based Search Institute® has identified 40 […]

Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns

Community Concepts 103 Deerfield Lane, Farmington, ME, United States

Presented by Diane Bouffard, CPSP, 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 […]

Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns

Downeast Horizons 77 Union Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Presented by Cynthia Cullinane, 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 […]

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

Chamber of Commerce 4 Western Avenue, South Paris, 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.

Parent-Child Playgroup

KVCAP 26 Mary Street, Skowhegan, 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, […]

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

Canopy Park Resource Center 46 Sullivan Street, Biddeford, ME, United States

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, […]

Maine Dads Who Care – Parent Support Group for Dads

Wings for Families & Children 900 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME, United States

Facilitated by Robert Boulier, Parent Volunteer Dads have a tough job! Have you considered joining a parent support group for dads? G.E.A.R. Parent Network offers a free support group for dads of children with behavioral, emotional, or developmental health needs. Please join us to meet other dads who are on a similar journey. At Maine […]