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...
Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community Impact & Volunteerism
Champions for Children: Nominate Someone Who Makes Livingston County Better for Kids
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...
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...
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...
Community events/ Parent Education/ Safety/ Screen Time
Livingston County Parent Summit 2026: Finding Balance in a Digital World
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:...
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...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Community events/ Newsletters
February with Great Start Livingston: Play, Connect & Grow in Livingston County
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...
