[HCCN] PR: Positive Parenting in Machias

[Candy Eaton]

January 10, 2011; FOR IMMEDIATE 
RELEASE...............................................................................*a 
pdf poster is available upon request*
CONTACT:/Candy Eaton, Program Director
Downeast Children's Council, a program of Downeast Health Services Inc.
52 Christian Ridge Road, Ellsworth, ME  04605/
/207-667-5304, ext. 261; //children at downeasthealth.org/ 
<mailto:children at downeasthealth.org>

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*"POSITIVE PARENTING during the INCREDIBLE TODDLER years"*

The Downeast Children's Council and Maine Families: Washington County 
are pleased to announce a new 8-week Tuesday series for parents and 
guardians of toddlers beginning _February 8th at 5:30pm-7:30pm_.If you 
are interested in participating in this FREE series, please call Candy 
Eaton at 667-5304 ext. 261 to reserve your place (maximum of 12 parents 
or guardians).

A joint project of Downeast Health Services and the Down East Community 
Hospital, /"Positive Parenting during the Incredible Toddler years"/ 
will show some of the ways that parents can nurture, teach and respond 
to their toddlers in sensitive ways that bring about their optimal 
social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.At one year of 
age, as babies change from infants to toddlers, there is a shift in the 
way they interact with their parents.Suddenly, your baby becomes aware 
of himself as an individual as well as aware of other fascinating and 
irresistible objects in his environment such as stuffed animals, 
rattles, dogs and toys.This stage is alternately endearing, 
entertaining, exhausting, and exasperating for parents.

Each week, we will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss 
and learn from each other about a specific topic specific to "The 
Incredible Years for Toddlers (1-3 years -- The Age of 
Exploration)".Linda Levesque, parent educator, will facilitate 
conversations about the following topics:

·February 8^th :"Child-Directed Play Promotes Positive Relationships"

·February 15^th :"Promoting Toddlers' Language With Child-Directed Coaching"

·February 22^nd :"Coaching Toddlers' Social and Emotional Competence"

·March 1^st :"Art of Effective Praise and Encouragement"

·March 8^th :"Spontaneous Incentives for Toddlers"

·March 15^th :"Handling Separation and Reunions With Toddlers"

·March 22^nd :"Positive Discipline and Effective Limit Setting"

·March 29^th :"Positive Discipline -- Handling Misbehavior"

This course is based on well-established behavioral / social-learning 
and child development principles that describe how behaviors are learned 
and how they can be changed.At the core of this approach is the simple 
idea that people change as a result of the interactions they have on a 
daily basis with one another.In the first lesson, parents and other 
adults will learn how to play with a child.This seems like such an easy 
and straightforward task that most adults overlook the importance of 
developing good play skills.These skills, however, are some of the most 
important of all for fostering positive interactions with children and 
reducing behavior problems.Moreover, play is a time when adults can 
respond to children in ways that build a good self-concept and encourage 
social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Downeast Children's Council, a program of Downeast Health Services Inc. 
seeks to provide all families with parent education and support.You 
learned how to parent an infant.Now, you need to "upgrade" your skills 
to parent a toddler.This is so that you can do a more difficult job 
equally well and feel good about doing it!Please call 667-5304 ext. 261, 
email children at downeasthealth.org <mailto:children at downeasthealth.org> 
or visit our website at www.downeasthealth.org 
<http://www.downeasthealth.org> for additional information on parenting 
classes, support groups and family resources available in Downeast Maine.

Maine Families: Washington County, a program of Down East Community 
Hospital, understands that all parents want the best for their 
babies.Their caring and professional home visitors will partner with you 
to access the information and resources that can support the physical 
and emotional health of your baby and entire family.A strong foundation 
increases the chances of a bright and healthy future.FMI, call 255-0438 
or visit www.mainefamilies.org <http://www.mainefamilies.org> to learn more.

This series is funded by the Maine Children's Trust.  For additional 
information, visit their website at www.mechildrenstrust.org 
<http://www.mechildrenstrust.org>.

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