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NEWS FROM KIDS FIRST CENTER |
Nov. 2016
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Greetings Friends & Supporters,
As we head into the Thanksgiving season, I would like to give thanks to our staff and facilitators who spend countless hours preparing for and presenting classes to our many wonderful parents and children. We are all honored to be working with so many families that are willing to educate themselves and work hard to better their co-parenting relationships for the sake of their children. Thank you for all that you do! The Kids First Center is available to anyone needing education or resources, so please don't hesitate to call or email us!
P.S. Don't miss out on our UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUPS FOR KIDS:
MONDAYS, 11/7 - 12/12/16 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Helping kids manage the complex emotions brought on by one of life's most challenging transitions.
Best,
Nici Carbone
Executive Director
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ARTICLE:
Developing Co-parenting Plans for the Holidays
The organization of parenting schedules during family vacations and festivities.
Parenting after
divorce presents special challenges and complications during holiday periods. This is no surprise, given that holidays can be challenging even for two-parent co-resident families, with additional commitments and obligations, figuring out holiday plans, blending traditions and deciding where festivities will be held. These can be stressful periods for separated families, and there is a lot to figure out. Yet especially during the holiday season, mothers and fathers must do all they can to put aside their differences and allow their children as much parenting time as possible, for the good of all. Particularly for children, spending time with extended family members on both sides is very important, and they should be allowed to enjoy a
stress- and drama-free holiday with both mom and her family, as well as dad and his family.
Because the added stress of holiday periods can lead to heightened conflict between divorced parents, it is especially important that parents make a concerted effort to
cooperate for their children's sake. It is not an easy task to
make the holidays go smoothly.
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NOVEMBER 2016 |
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ALENDAR OF EVENTS
Kids First Program:
Nov. 5 - Portland, Kids First Center (207-761-2709) Saturday,
8:30am-12:30pm
Nov. 5 - Augusta, KVCAP (207-859-1500)
Nov. 12 - Topsham, Kids First Center (207-761-2709) Saturday, 8:30am-12:30pm
Nov. 12 - Farmington, Kids First Center (207-761-2709) Saturday, 8:30am-12:30pm
Nov. 12 - Belfast, Broadreach Family & Community Services (207-338-2200)
Nov. 17 - Portland, Kids First Center (207-761-2709) Thursday, 5-9pm
Nov. 19 - Lewiston, Advocates for Children (207-783-3990)
Nov. 19 - Waterville,
KVCAP (207-859-1500)
Similar Programs:
Nov. 5 - Rockland, The ParentWorks, Home Counselors, Inc. (207-596-0359)
Nov. 12 - Bangor, For Kids' Sake (207-942-9329)
Nov. 19 - Newcastle,
The ParentWorks, Home Counselors, Inc. (207-596-0359)
Tuesday, Nov. 1 - Portland, Kids First Center - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Nov. 4 - Nov. 28, Topsham, (Call Kids First Center: 207-761-2709)
(Meets for four consecutive Mondays, 6-9pm)
Next session starts Monday, Nov. 7, 4:00-5:30pm - Portland, Kids First Center
Call for more information & to register! (207-761-2709)
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EMAIL:
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