This Event Is In Person Only! This workshop runs Wednesdays July 9-September 10, 2025 3:30pm-5pm 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 Drew Bledsoe. Parenting with Dignity helps parents learn […]

REGISTER NOW[/butt Are you concerned that your child has few friends? Do you watch your child struggle with social isolation and rejection? This workshop will identify specific reasons why children […]

Lake George Regional Park, East Side, Route 2, 10 Main St., Canaan -In person only Lake George Regional Park is a family-friendly park that offers swimming, hiking, boating and fishing. […]

REGISTER NOW[/butt Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder and one of the most common mental health disorders affecting children ‘s behavior. This workshop will offer the framework to help us understand […]

Morgan’s Beach Route 155, Enfield-Lincoln Rd, Enfield-In person only Join us at Morgan’s Beach on the western shore of Cold Stream Pond.  Entrance is free so join us for this fun and relaxing social event with other parents and their kids!  The grounds include a sandy beach, picnic area, playground, changing rooms/bathrooms along with refreshments […]

REGISTER NOW[/butt All children and youth have outbursts from time to time, however some do have much difficulty in their ability to regulate their emotions and behaviors even when adverse consequences may occur. This lack of self-control can cause significant distress or impairment in a child’s or youth’s life. A number of different diagnoses are […]

This is an in person event only Bullying has become such a widespread problem it is now being recognized as a major mental health concern for children and youth, having been found to leave long-term emotional scars and psychological effects similar to anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress. This workshop will help you identify the warning […]

REGISTER NOW[/butt We will explore the latest data on youth tobacco and substance use from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS), learn about the effects of these substances on […]

This is an in person event only The holiday season will quickly be here! While it is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it’s also the harbinger of […]

This is an in person only event. Join us as we celebrate the season with some holiday fun activities that the whole family can enjoy, so gather your family and join us in having some fun!” The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Kennebec Behavioral Health, is the place where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results. G.E.A.R.is […]