Safety
Safety
Summer is here and families are heading to the lake to enjoy some sun and fresh air. Did you know last year, 109 people drowned in the Great Lakes, with 56 of those drownings occurring in Lake Michigan? While pool safety is more frequently discussed, most drownings occur in lakes,...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Social Emotional Health
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Social Emotional Health
Great Start Livingston – Social Emotional Resources Below are some resources and activities which will help you support your child’s social-emtional development as they prepare for kindergarten: Transition to Kindergarten – Social Emotional Development Every day interactions and activities can help your child continue to grow and develop in...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Child Care/ Preschool
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Child Care/ Preschool
High quality early childhood programs focus on the safety of all children, offer developmentally appropriate curriculum, a knowledgeable and well-trained staff and support the health, nutrition and social well-being in an environment that supports diversity. Check out the below resources to find quality, affordable and available preschool and/or child...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Community Mental Health – Child & family therapy and psychiatric services Programs  Intake process or call 517-546-4126 Livingston Catholic Charities – Counseling  NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)  Social Emotional Resources – Local Counseling & Therapy Mental Health Resources – MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Events/ Virtual Events
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Events/ Virtual Events
Great Start Livingston Parent Coaltion – Connect with other parents through playgroups, parent workshops,  and monthly parent Coalition meetings. Meetings Upcoming events  Great Start Livingston Families Facebook Group – Facebook support group for Livingston County parents of children ages 0-8 to connect and support each other on their parenting...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Events/ Virtual Events
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Events/ Virtual Events
Great Start Livingston & Community Events  – Check out our website for upcoming events & activities. Great Start Livingston – To receive information about upcoming FREE/Low Cost supports, services and activities in Livingston County for parents & families.  Join our Email distribution  and/or Like us on Great Start Livingston...
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Guest Post/ Mental Health
Guest Post/ Mental Health
Today (Thursday, May 20) is the inaugural Mental Health Action Day! As an official partner, Too Small to Fail (TSTF), the early childhood initiative of the Clinton Foundation, is encouraging parents, caregivers, and our early childhood community to raise awareness and take action to support mental health and social-emotional wellness for families...
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