The Family Child Care Association of Maine invites all childcare providers and educators to this year’s conference: Rooted in Resilience~ Real-world approaches to fostering safety, connection, and growth, on September 20th at Washington County Community College from 8:30 am — 3 pm. Participants can earn 6 hours of professional development credit.  Learn more and register here.  Registration closes on September 10th so don’t delay!

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Sunrise Opportunities will be running a complimentary Adult Grief Group from 6 – 7:30 pm Thursday evenings, beginning October 16th, for 6 weeks.  Meetings will be held in Machias and facilitated by Sue Maxwell, Pastoral Counselor.  This structured group is best for those of you having lost a loved one 6 months ago or longer.  For more information and to register, please leave a message for Sue at 255-4701.

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Daughterhood the Blog, by Anne Tumlinson: Few transitions are more disorienting than shifting from being cared for by your parents to caring for them. It often hits without warning—and with little guidance. In this week’s blog, we explore how connection and community can turn a confusing, isolating experience into one of empowerment, support, and even humor. Discover five powerful lessons that can ease your caregiving journey and help you realize: you’re not alone…. (Read now)