High quality early childhood programs focus on the safety of all children, offer developmentally appropriate curriculum and have a knowledgeable and well-trained staff. The staff works to and support the health, nutrition, and social well-being in a diverse environment. Check out the resources below...
Parent Resources/ Social Connections/ Social Emotional Health
Developing or Maintaining Social and Community Connections for Myself
Great Start Livingston MomCo. Church-affiliated program aiming to connect mothers of preschoolers. There are several groups in Livingston County. Arc Livingston The Arc Livingston has a Parent Support Group that meets monthly. The format of the meetings alternates between an in-person location and a...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Events/ Virtual Events
Where To Find Low Cost / Free Activities in Livingston County
Check out these ideas for Where To Find Low Cost / Free Activities in Livingston County Michigan! Great Start Livingston – To receive information about upcoming FREE/Low-Cost supports, services, and activities in Livingston County for parents & families: Head to the Livingston County libraries!...
Parental burnout is a common occurrence, especially in families with young children. Here are some tips to cope from Healthline: Resources Mental Health Care In need of professional help? Consult this list of mental health resources for Livingston County residents. MSU Extension Variety of...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Mental Health Support for Myself or Child
Community Mental Health Community Mental Health provides therapy and psychiatric services for children, youth, and families. Livingston Catholic Charities Livingston County Catholic Charities Mental Health Counseling Program is designed to provide you with valuable tools and to help you find the energy and strength...
Schools are currently accepting registrations and enrolling children into Kindergarten. Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. If your child will be age 5 by September 1, 2024, we encourage you to...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Communication/ Language/ Reading
Help My Child With Language and Literacy Development
Communication is a necessary part of life. Use these resources to help develop communication skills with your child(ren). Resources from MSU Extension PBS Kids Early On Michigan If you are worried that your child is not reaching milestones compared to other children of the...
Is your child ready to learn to use the potty all on their own? Michigan State University Extension early childhood educators expect that most children are physically capable of toilet training between the ages of 18 months and 3 years of age. However, physical capability and...
Cooking with a Croc is a program designed to unite children and their parents in a fun and creative cooking experience. Utilizing the Talking is Teaching method, you and your children will have the opportunity to cook together while incorporating reading and communication skills....
Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching
Talking is Teaching Livingston
Great Start Livingston is a proud partner of Talking is Teaching Livingston. Talking is Teaching – Talk, Read, Sing launched in the fall of 2018 supported by The Community Foundation for Livingston County and the Livingston Educational Service Agency. The campaign is designed to...
Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ Playdates
Summer Playdates are BACK!
Our summer playdates have been added to our events tab: https://www.facebook.com/GreatStartLiv/events We’d love to see you this summer as we travel to 7 different parks in Livingston County with various community partners. These events are free and open to the public, and each family...
Community events/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Summer Activity Calendar – 2024
Our Summer Activity Calendar is here! This calendar is filled with fun games, ideas and activities for you and your child. Working on these activities together will be great practice to prepare for kindergarten and beyond. This calendar was designed for children getting ready...
To help reduce infant mortality, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health is partnering with the Count the Kicks app, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention program, to educate expectant parents about the importance of paying attention to...
Child Abuse Prevention/ Co-Parenting/ Education/ Family Coalition/ MSU Extension/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Virtual Learning
MSU Extension Child and Family Development June 2024 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 their June offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team member near...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Social Connections/ Social Emotional Health
Developing or maintaining social & community connections for my child
Connect with other parents and/or children through programs at your local library, community education, or recreation departments. Libraries Community Education and Recreation Programs MSU Extension – The importance of friendships in a child’s development Additional social groups for children with disabilities include: Find more...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Social Emotional Health
Social-Emotional Expectations For My Child
Great Start Livingston – Social Emotional Resources Below are some resources and activities which will help you support your child’s social-emotional development as they prepare for kindergarten: MI Kids Matter – Social Emotional Development Milestones for Children ages 3-5 Fact Sheet – Social Emotional...
