FREE Parenting Classes – Fall 2025 (Livingston County, MI)
FREE Parenting Classes – Fall 2025
Calling all parents & caregivers of little ones (ages 0–8)!
Join us for one—or all—of our FREE Fall Parenting Class Series. Each session includes dinner, childcare, a free children’s book, and a $5 gas card for your family.
Location: Livingston Educational Service Agency, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843
Schedule: Dinner & childcare at 5:30 PM · Workshops 5:45–7:45 PM
Register: https://bit.ly/FY26FallClasses
Text reminders: https://www.remind.com/join/gslpare
Questions? RobinSchutz@LivingstonESA.org
Tuesday, September 23 – Potty Training 101
Presenter: Judy Coucouvanis, Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
What you’ll learn: A step-by-step plan to help your child achieve toilet mastery—readiness signs, bathroom setup, schedules, tracking progress, motivation, and troubleshooting.
About Judy: 40+ years of experience; award-winning author and national speaker on autism, behavior supports, social skills, and toileting.
Tuesday, September 30 – Positive Discipline
Presenter: Melanie Gwizdala, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
What you’ll learn: How development influences behavior, what “positive discipline” looks like day-to-day, and simple strategies you can use at home.
About Melanie: IECMH Consultant, LMSW, IMH-E® Mentor-Clinical; certified DC:0-5 and The Growing Brain trainer with 11+ years supporting families.
Tuesday, October 7 – Screen Time & Brain Development
Presenter: Carrie Shrier, MSU Extension Educator, Child & Family Development
What you’ll learn: Current recommendations on screens, how media impacts early development, and easy ways to boost play, learning, and connection.
Hands-on bonus: Every family creates a busy bag to take home.
About Carrie: Former preschool teacher/center director; now provides training and resources to families across Michigan.
Tuesday, October 14 – “FALL In Love with Parenting” Parent Café
Hosted by: Great Start Livingston Family Coalition
What you’ll experience: Food, fun, and meaningful conversation about strengthening families, child development, and building your local support network.
What’s included for every family
- FREE dinner (adults & kids)
- FREE childcare (limited; please register early)
- FREE children’s book + $5 gas card at each session (one per family, per session)
Who should attend?
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers in Livingston County, MI raising children ages 0–8—first-time visitors and returning families are all welcome.
Ready to save your spot?
👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/FY26FallClasses
📱 Get text reminders: https://www.remind.com/join/gslpare
✉️ Questions: RobinSchutz@LivingstonESA.org
