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2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration for Livingston County

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 here at Great Start Livingston! Kindergarten registration in Livingston County is held between January and April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the...
Community Partner/ Education/ Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ MSU Extension/ Parent Education/ Resources

MSU Extension’s free online program brings nutrition education to the public

Community Partner/ Education/ Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ MSU Extension/ Parent Education/ Resources
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-extension-launches-online-nutrition-program Amy Shovels, Michigan State University Extension – November 11, 2024 Updated from an original article written by Erin Powell. My Way to Wellness provides guidance for better nutrition, food safety, and active living through a free online program. My Way to Wellness is a free online nutrition...
Advocacy/ Disability/ Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Leadership/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation/ Press Release

LIPA Leaders in Policy Advocacy

Advocacy/ Disability/ Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Leadership/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation/ Press Release
A new year brings a new Leaders in Policy Advocacy (LIPA) cohort! LIPA is a comprehensive 6-month leadership development program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of children with developmental disabilities. The program focuses on cultivating empowered leaders within the disability rights...
Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun

“Little one, please stop crying. Oh wait. That’s me.” Parenting through mental health.

Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
Join us! Register today: https://bit.ly/January25FC TOPIC: “Little one, please stop crying. Oh wait. That’s me.” Parenting through mental health. This workshop, happening in partnership with Unwritten Endings Youth and Family Therapy, will help parents recognize how their mental health impacts their perceptions and interactions with...
Safety

Holiday Travel Safety Tips

Safety
Source: KidsInDanger.org The holidays are a special time to connect with loved ones, but if you’re traveling with children, safety should be a top priority. Here are five travel tips to help your holiday be as safe as it is memorable. Read more details...
Education/ Food

Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class

Education/ Food
Days: December 11- December 12. 2024 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM (two-part class) each day Contact: Kara Lynch, lynchka4@msu.edu, (989) 330-0789 or Laurie Messing, lmessing@msu.edu, (989) 269-9949 Learn the best practices for food safety in order for you to keep the children in your care safe. Food safety education topics...
CPR/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Training

Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers Classes for Child Care Providers and Families

CPR/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Training
Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers many classes for HeartSaver Pediatric Total, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED in Pinckney. Upcoming Dates (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.): Location: Christian House of Prayer, 9949 McGregor Rd., Pinckney Cost: $75 per person. Cost includes: AHA Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED...