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Our new Theme Song, Carry On.

January 2021 Message

Happy New Year!

January 2021- we have made it through 2020, and it was difficult for us all. It was watching parts of our world disappearing, closing or changing.

We have survived. It is still strange but we are adapting and hopeful that “normal” will arrive back. We are earning our “stripes”. We have come to value much we had taken for granted: family, friends and neighbors. We are realizing we don't have to rush. We can take time to be kind, and care for others. It is like going back “to the future”.

I recall that wonderful song from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein, “When You Walk through a Storm”. The song is so relevant to these times. Please check it out. Maine Families Network keeps rowing downstream. We have switched creative directors; best wishes and thanks Chris and welcome aboard Brian. Our web page started as a dream, but now see how it sparkles. We keep rowing with purpose and hope. I see big changes ahead. What a trip!

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07 January, 2021

Keith Edwards, staff writer for the Kennebec Journal, has written a great article about MFN for the January 24th issue. You can read the full article here at KJ Article. Or you can read the article at the KJ here.

Maine Families debuts with Music In the Kitchen, partnering with Cony High School, KVYMCA and local business.

Nate's Story

Child's Play is Important!

MFN October 24, 2015 Symposium

UMA symposium, October 24th:

PARENTS, NATURAL EUCATORS. CHILDREN, NATURAL STUDENTS.

University of Maine at Augusta President, Dr. Glenn A. Cummings, has stated UMA’s support for the mission of the Maine Families Network, citing UMS’s strong commitment to areas of study related to healthy living and community-based support networks.

MFN and UMA are logical allies in building a stronger Maine.

Patience
Be patient. Some things just take time. on your favorite social network. Or go to our Facebook page: Provided by MFN
MFNweb
09 September, 2016

Never doubt a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

– MARGARET MEAD –

What is a Home?

The home is the most important school for children. Every moment in the home teaches…it is important those lessons be good ones.

Radio News

Listen for public service announcements by Maine Humorist and family man Gary Crocker, a Maine Families Network supporter sharing food for thought for Maine families airing on local Radio.

What is a Family?

MFN identifies a family as any adults or group of adults who assume responsibility for the growth and intellect, values and physical skills for the children in their life.

MFN OUR VISION

Our vision is that parents naturally take on the nurturing and educational journey of their children. It is their home which becomes the first and most impactful “life” school. It is here the child discovers their uniqueness, builds self-esteem and desire for learning. The ultimate goal is a vibrant young adult and good citizen. We all thank you. MFN

“Respect, responsibility and reliability is what binds a family together.”

OUR GOALS

To Provide

Maine Families with access to resources that support the mission of MFN.

TO EMPOWER

Maine Families thru networking and providing a wide range of family activities, workshops and conferences.

TO BECOME AN ADVOCATE

for Maine families on issues and concerns that impact family life and the well-being of their children.

TO EDUCATE

Maine families on wholesome learning, and building rewarding futures for children.

TO IDENTIFY

key building blocks for strengthening families.

TO PROMOTE

healthy practices for learning, education nutrition, health & well being, and concern for the environment.

There are lots of people in Maine

And lots to get done. Let’s do it!

25952

Maine Children

45000

Maine Families

727632

Number of Maine Homes

179562

Neighbors below Poverty Line

JUST THINKING

"A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."
Winston Churchill
"It is better to be on the playing field then in the Bleachers. Don't be a bystander; be an up-stander."
Phil Judd
"Invest in your children, it's a great return."
Phil Judd
"It all starts with Family . It all starts in the home."
Phil Judd
Access your passion, make it your legacy.
Phil Judd
Learning to adjust/accommodate for others is a learned behavior(Parents to child)
Phil Judd
Families are job #1 for building a good future.
Parents, growing the future, Thank you.
Phil Judd
In a family parents can adjust. Children can't.
Phil Judd
Respect. Responsibility. Reliability. It all begins at home.
MFN

Parents help build productive lives for their children.

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