Blog / News & Information

25Feb

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development March 2026 Offerings

Feb25, 2026 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for March offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...

20Feb

Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition

Power of Partnerships: Parent Voices and System Building in Livingston County

Feb20, 2026 Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition

19Feb

Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community Impact & Volunteerism

Champions for Children: Nominate Someone Who Makes Livingston County Better for Kids

Feb19, 2026 Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community Impact & Volunteerism

Do You Know a Champion for Children? Do you know someone who is making our community a safer, stronger, and better place for children to grow and thrive? The LACASA Center CAP (Child Abuse Prevention) Council and Great Start Livingston / Help Me Grow...

18Feb

Literacy/ Parent Education/ Talking is Teaching

You’re Invited! Talking is Teaching Parent Session

Feb18, 2026 Literacy/ Parent Education/ Talking is Teaching

We are excited to invite you to join Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) staff for a Talking is Teaching Parent Session, hosted in partnership with Agape City Church, this Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Parker Middle School in Howell. This interactive session is designed for...

17Feb

Advocacy/ Disability/ Parent Education

BUILDING PARENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Feb17, 2026 Advocacy/ Disability/ Parent Education

BUILDING PARENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD WITH KELSEY BISWANGER & STEPHANIE NICHOLLS FOUR THURSDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM FEBRUARY 26 & MARCH 5, 12, 19 This free, four-part series of online workshops will help parents understand the important role they have in positions of leadership. As...

16Feb

Community events/ Parent Education/ Safety/ Screen Time

Livingston County Parent Summit 2026: Finding Balance in a Digital World

Feb16, 2026 Community events/ Parent Education/ Safety/ Screen Time

Families in Livingston County are invited to attend the Second Annual Livingston County Parent Summit and Wellness Fair, taking place: 📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026⏰ 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Parker Middle School400 Wright Road, Howell, MI 48843 This FREE community event focuses on:...

12Feb

Community Partner/ Help Me Grow/ Playdates/ STEAM

Thank You to Livingston County United Way & Women United for Supporting Great Start Livingston

Feb12, 2026 Community Partner/ Help Me Grow/ Playdates/ STEAM

11Feb

Family Engagement/ Playdates

88 Families Welcomed Clifford and Elmo to Livingston County!

Feb11, 2026 Family Engagement/ Playdates

Community Playdate Recap at the Legacy Center Families from across Livingston County gathered at the Legacy Center for an unforgettable winter Community Playdate. This one had not one, but two very special guests. Clifford the Big Red Dog and Elmo, brought to us by...

1Feb

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Community events/ Newsletters

February with Great Start Livingston: Play, Connect & Grow in Livingston County

Feb1, 2026 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Community events/ Newsletters

Read our February Newsletter here: https://conta.cc/46dIDDN Building Community Connections That Support Families At Great Start Livingston, our commitment remains the same: Building community connections that support families of young children. Why does this matter? Because in Livingston County: There are over 11,600 children ages 0–5...

27Jan

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development February 2026 Offerings

Jan27, 2026 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for January offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...

16Jan

Playdates/ STEAM

Learning Through Play: STEAM, Developmental Milestones, and Community at Our Playdate

Jan16, 2026 Playdates/ STEAM

This week, Great Start Livingston hosted a joyful community playdate focused on one simple but powerful idea: play is how young children learn best. It was so meaningful to meet many new families and have the chance to share more about Help Me Grow...

10Jan

ASQ/ Developmental Milestones/ Help Me Grow/ Social Emotional Health/ STEAM

Developmental Milestones & STEAM Activities in Livingston County | Help Me Grow

Jan10, 2026 ASQ/ Developmental Milestones/ Help Me Grow/ Social Emotional Health/ STEAM

7Jan

Playdates

Fun Is Here: Join Us for Great Start Livingston’s Winter 2026 Playdates

Jan7, 2026 Playdates

Winter is the perfect time to connect, play, and build community—and Great Start Livingston is excited to invite families to our Winter 2026 Playdates! These free, family-friendly events are designed especially for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Our playdates offer...

6Jan

ASQ/ Developmental Milestones/ Help Me Grow

What Is the ASQ? A Simple Guide for Parents in Livingston County

Jan6, 2026 ASQ/ Developmental Milestones/ Help Me Grow

5Jan

Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign

2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration for Livingston County

Jan5, 2026 Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign

Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. Kindergarten registration begins in January – April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the teachers, principals, and school districts several opportunities to connect...

19Dec

Collaborative Updates/ Family Coalition/ Literacy

2025 Year in Review: Building Community Connections That Support Livingston County Families

Dec19, 2025 Collaborative Updates/ Family Coalition/ Literacy

A Year Rooted in Connection and Collaboration As we reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: families thrive when communities work together. Great Start Livingston exists to support families raising young children because no one should have to navigate parenting alone. As a system-building...