We are proud to share these fantastic upcoming programs on behalf of the MSU Extension Child and Family Development team! Summer is fully underway, but parenting challenges and professional development needs don’t take a vacation! Whether you are trying to handle toddler tantrums, looking...
Community events/ Health/ Resources
Fresh, Local Food for Little Ones: Farm to Early Care in Livingston County
Fresh, Local Food for Our Little Ones: Connecting Farms to Early Care in Livingston County Raising healthy, thriving kids takes a village—and it also takes a great community food system! As parents and caregivers, we all want to give our little ones the best...
Community events/ Health/ Safety
Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group
Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group Your voice matters. Trinity Health Livingston and the Livingston County Health Department (collaborating as the Liv.Well Planning Team) are currently gathering community insights for the upcoming Community Health Needs Assessment...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development June 2026 Offerings
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 June 2026 offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development...
Summer is just about here, and with it comes endless opportunities to play, explore, and grow! The 2026 Kindergarten Summer Activity Calendar is your go-to guide for keeping little learners engaged all summer long while getting ready for the exciting journey into kindergarten. Each...
Little Artists’ Night – Arthur Secunda Museum Sparking Big Imaginations: Inside “Little Artists’ Night” What happens when you mix vibrant, world-class art with 265 babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families? A whole lot of beautiful chaos, creative energy, and brand-new masterpieces! On March 26,...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development May 2026 Offerings
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 May 2026 offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development...
Each year, we turn to the people who know our community best—parents and caregivers—to better understand what support, resources, and connections matter most for families with young children. Our Annual Parent & Family Survey helps guide the work we do, ensuring we’re responding to...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ MSU Extension/ Parent & Family Resources/ Positive Discipline
FREE Online Self-Paced Positive Discipline Class from MSU Extension
MSU Extension offers a FREE, ongoing workshop centering around Positive Discipline. During this course, participants will learn about factors that promote self-discipline in children, increase awareness of our personal role in creating an environment where discipline and self-control are learned and practiced, and gain...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ MSU Extension/ Screen Time
Screen Time Risks for Young Children from MSU Extension
This article was published by Michigan State University Extension. Watch for FREE Webinars on this topic by MI Stronger Family. Screen time has become a buzzword. You hear about it in the news, magazines and anywhere that offers parenting advice. When we first started talking...
Community Partner/ Health
Help Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Take the Trinity Health Survey
At Great Start Livingston, we know that a healthy community is the foundation for healthy, thriving families. That’s why we are proud to share an important opportunity from our trusted partners at Trinity Health Southeast Michigan. Trinity Health is currently conducting its Community Health...
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.): April 11, 2026 May 16, 2026 June 13, 2026 Register online at www.SavingLivesFirstAidCPR.com Location: Christian...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development April 2026 Offerings
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 April 2026 offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development...
Sometimes the most powerful moments of change happen when a community gathers together with a shared purpose. That’s exactly what Power of the Purse is all about. On Tuesday, April 7 from 5-7 p.m., community members will come together for a lively and inspiring...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development March 2026 Offerings
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...
