Breanne Green, Author at Great Start Livingston

7Dec

Baby Fair/ Community events/ Events/ Health/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources

Statewide Baby Fair

Dec7, 2020 Baby Fair/ Community events/ Events/ Health/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Virtual Baby Fair Are you a new or expecting parent? Join us for a virtual baby fair to learn how to be better prepared for your best adventure yet! Learn about resources available to you, important information,and ask questions to experts. Participating...

7Dec

Parent Resources/ Social Emotional Health/ Thrive From Home

Importance of Play

Dec7, 2020 Parent Resources/ Social Emotional Health/ Thrive From Home

Tips on Playing with Babies and Toddlers Learning Through Play_24 to 36 Months Learning Through Play_12 to 24 Months How to Play With Babies 1. Children learn through their play.Don’t underestimate the value of play. Children learn and develop: cognitive skills – like math and problem solving in a...

17Nov

Health

FREE Flu Shot

Nov17, 2020 Health

Get Your FREE Flu Shot! Our Livingston County Health Department is having a free drive-thru flu shot clinic on Sunday, November 22nd in their parking lot and all community members are welcome to attend. Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine, especially this year. Widespread flu vaccination will reduce...

17Nov

Thrive From Home

Thrive From Home – Week 7 – Writing

Nov17, 2020 Thrive From Home

As your preschooler starts to learn how to write, they may face some difficulties with fine motor skills. Here are some activities you can do at home to help them with these skills, such as writing letters in sand or sugar or practicing with crayons or pencils.

9Nov

Food/ Virtual Events

Cooking Matters at Home

Nov9, 2020 Food/ Virtual Events

A NEW VIRTUAL SERIESTuesday, November 10 – December 8, 2020Classes will begin at 2:00No Charge to participateOpen to Livingston County ResidentsParticipants will receive $10 food gift cards for each class they attendTo Register email:frazie60@msu.edu Cooking Matters at Home is a virtual nutrition and cooking education program for individuals, families,...

28Oct

Disability/ Events/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources

Michigan Alliance for Families

Oct28, 2020 Disability/ Events/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources

Michigan Alliance for Families offers information, support, and resources for families of children and youth from birth through age 26 who are receiving (or are eligible to receive) special education services. Our goal is to empower families to become involved in their children’s education. Our staff is trained in...

27Oct

Literacy/ Thrive From Home

Thrive From Home – Week Six – Literacy

Oct27, 2020 Literacy/ Thrive From Home

Set the stage for helping your preschooler learn to read by pointing out words to them around the house and saying them out loud. You can also try asking them to raise their hand when they hear a certain sound or word when you read to them. These little...

20Oct

Fine Motor Skills/ Thrive From Home

Thrive From Home – Week Five – Fine Motor Skills

Oct20, 2020 Fine Motor Skills/ Thrive From Home

Asking your child to complete small tasks with their hands, like zipping their jackets or helping you do the dishes, can help them develop their fine motor skills. Without developing these skills, your child may become easily frustrated while trying to use scissors or crayons. These exercises can help...

10Oct

Safety

CPSC Warns Parents Not to Use Nursing Pillows for Sleep; Agency Is Investigating Infant Deaths that May Be Associated with Pillow-Like Products

Oct10, 2020 Safety

Each year, almost a thousand infants tragically suffocate in their sleep. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has long been concerned with infant deaths related to consumer products such as cribs, inclined sleepers, and pillows. While the agency investigates deaths associated with pillow-like products, we continue to remind...

9Oct

Community events

Salvation Army 2020 Holiday Assistance

Oct9, 2020 Community events

The Salvation Army of Livingston County has scheduled their 2020 Holiday Assistance Sign Ups. October 22-23*November 16-17All date times: 10am-2pm & 5-8pm Masks must be worn at all times No children allowed at the event Only 1 person per family will be admitted into the building * Note: To...

7Oct

Language/ Thrive From Home

Thrive From Home – Week Four – Language

Oct7, 2020 Language/ Thrive From Home

The preschool years are a crucial period in children’s language development. Using a picture board of common images and items at home is a great way to facilitate vocabulary growth and communication. It’s just one way you can help your child thrive from home. Helping preschoolers overcome difficulties with...

1Oct

Thrive From Home

Thrive From Home – Week Three – Science

Oct1, 2020 Thrive From Home

Curiosity is healthy! By creating an explorable environment for your preschooler, playing naming games and making observations about the world around you, you can help them tap into their curiosity anywhere you go. Stay tuned for more tips and resources to help your preschooler thrive from home. By making...

24Sep

Parent Education/ Parent Resources

Voting Resources for Parents

Sep24, 2020 Parent Education/ Parent Resources

As a parent, your voice matters. Here are some resources you can use as you navigate this year’s election. Register to vote and find out what is on your ballot, Vote 411. Type in your address and find what is on your ballot. Once in Explore Now and Go...

Author: Breanne Green

Statewide Baby Fair

FREE Flu Shot

Thrive From Home – Week 7 – Writing

Cooking Matters at Home

Michigan Alliance for Families

Thrive From Home – Week Six – Literacy

Thrive From Home – Week Five – Fine Motor Skills

CPSC Warns Parents Not to Use Nursing Pillows for Sleep; Agency Is Investigating Infant Deaths that May Be Associated with Pillow-Like Products

Salvation Army 2020 Holiday Assistance

Thrive From Home – Week Four – Language

Thrive From Home – Week Three – Science

Voting Resources for Parents

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Author: Breanne Green

Statewide Baby Fair

Importance of Play

FREE Flu Shot

Thrive From Home – Week 7 – Writing

Cooking Matters at Home

LCCA to Host Movie, Discussion on School Development and Resilience

Michigan Alliance for Families

Thrive From Home – Week Six – Literacy

Social-Emotional Supports & Services Resources

Thrive From Home – Week Five – Fine Motor Skills

CPSC Warns Parents Not to Use Nursing Pillows for Sleep; Agency Is Investigating Infant Deaths that May Be Associated with Pillow-Like Products

Salvation Army 2020 Holiday Assistance

Thrive From Home – Week Four – Language

Thrive From Home – Week Three – Science

Voting Resources for Parents

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