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12Jul

Guest Post

ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) consists of households earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.

Jul12, 2023 Guest Post

These households: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to calculate increases for many public benefits in Michigan. But since it doesn’t keep up with the cost of household basics, those benefits purchase less each year. This is especially true for programs that matter...

5Jul

Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Summer Virtual Baby Fairs

Jul5, 2023 Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education

Are you a new or expecting parent? Join the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) for three virtual baby fair dates to learn about parent resources, information, and the chance to ask questions to experts. Dates are as follows: Register at Michigan Department...

28Jun

Health/ MDHHS/ Press Release

Michigan Air Quality Tips To Protect Health During Smoke Events

Jun28, 2023 Health/ MDHHS/ Press Release

LANSING, Mich. – Meteorologists at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have issued air quality alerts for high levels of fine particulate in the air. These levels are caused by smoke from fires in Canada. Meteorologists are continuing to assess...

19Jun

Education/ Parent Resources

FREE Summer Learning Resources from The Michigan Learning Channel

Jun19, 2023 Education/ Parent Resources

The Michigan Learning Channel’s 8-week summer program has everything kids need to continue building their brains and learning key concepts that will help them succeed in school. From preschool to 6th Grade, each grade has 2-3 hours of video lessons per week, plus a fun and interactive activity book. Local...

19Jun

Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Music

2023 FREE Summer Concerts in Livingston County

Jun19, 2023 Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Music

Music is for everyone, including the tiniest of learners! Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds, patterns, and meanings of words. Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. For children and adults,...

14Jun

Child Abuse Prevention/ Guest Post/ Press Release/ Safety/ Screen Time

Michigan’s free digital protection tool expands reach for Internet Safety Month

Jun14, 2023 Child Abuse Prevention/ Guest Post/ Press Release/ Safety/ Screen Time

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 14, 2023Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ProtectMIChild Registry keeps kids safe from adult ads online as summer break beginsLANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that the state’s ProtectMIChild Registry has expanded to include four more online platforms popular with kids and...

13Jun

Infant/ Recalls/ Safety

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Momaid Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Failure to Meet Infant Sleep Product Safety Requirements

Jun13, 2023 Infant/ Recalls/ Safety

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Momaid infant loungers because they do not comply with federal safety standards for infant sleep products, posing a risk of suffocation and a fall hazard to infants. The loungers fail...

13Jun

Guest Post/ Health/ Infant

Why you should avoid feeding honey to an infant

Jun13, 2023 Guest Post/ Health/ Infant

Ghaida Batarseh Havern, Michigan State University Extension – June 02, 2023 Updated from an original article written by Jeannie Nichols, Michigan State University Extension. Honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can lead to infant botulism illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018...

13Jun

Guest Post/ Mental Health/ Screen Time/ Summer

How Much is Too Much?

Jun13, 2023 Guest Post/ Mental Health/ Screen Time/ Summer

From McCaskill Family Services Newsletter Term: Spring | Issue 41| May 31st, 2023 How much is too much? Summer is fast approaching (in fact, it already feels like it’s here… typical Michigan). In addition to dreaming about the sunny days ahead of us, most...

9Jun

Office of the Governor/ Press Release/ Safety/ State of Michigan

Fire Safety Message

Jun9, 2023 Office of the Governor/ Press Release/ Safety/ State of Michigan

As Michigan continues to experience unusually hot and dry conditions for this time of year, the risk of wildfires has increased. That’s why it’s important to be safe and take every precaution while enjoying our beautiful Michigan summers. Three drivers of fire risk are temperature, humidity/dryness,...

8Jun

Children/ Mental Health/ Parent Resources

Summer Wellness Resources for Families

Jun8, 2023 Children/ Mental Health/ Parent Resources

School’s out for summer. Yay! No doubt your kids are excited about summer break. How do you keep their minds engaged during the summer months and continue building their social-emotional wellness? How can caregivers keep their stress in check when the kids are around...

8Jun

Education

Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten

Jun8, 2023 Education

Updated standards from the Michigan Department of Education: The purpose of these Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten is to support the growth and development of all children throughout the state, birth to kindergarten; to support early childhood professionals in recognizing...

7Jun

Health/ Infant/ Parent Resources

InfantSEE: FREE Eye Exams for Infants in Livingston County

Jun7, 2023 Health/ Infant/ Parent Resources

Have you had your baby’s eyes checked? The American Optometric Association recommends scheduling an infant’s first eye exam at 6 months of age. Help protect your infant’s eye with a no-cost vision assessment with the InfantSEE program. InfantSEE, a public health program, is designed...

6Jun

Children/ Food/ Infant/ WIC/ Women

Income guidelines for WIC program increased; additional Michigan families may qualify

Jun6, 2023 Children/ Food/ Infant/ WIC/ Women

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-12112, SutfinL1@michigan.gov Income guidelines for WIC program increased; additional Michigan families may qualify Lansing, Mich. – Michigan’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) have increased and additional families may now...

6Jun

Child Care/ MSU Extension/ Parent Resources

MSU July Offerings – Free Classes for Parents and Caregivers

Jun6, 2023 Child Care/ MSU Extension/ Parent Resources

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 the July offerings. Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of young...

6Jun

Parent Resources/ Pregnancy

The Top 3 Mobile Apps for Pregnancy

Jun6, 2023 Parent Resources/ Pregnancy

We know it can be hard to decipher which mobile apps can be most helpful during pregnancy. According to the Michigan Maternal Infant Health Program, the following are the best evidence-based apps to use: Pregnancy+Receive expert advice throughout pregnancy with daily articles, healthcare tips,...

ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) consists of households earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Summer Virtual Baby Fairs

Michigan Air Quality Tips To Protect Health During Smoke Events

FREE Summer Learning Resources from The Michigan Learning Channel

2023 FREE Summer Concerts in Livingston County

Michigan’s free digital protection tool expands reach for Internet Safety Month

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Momaid Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Failure to Meet Infant Sleep Product Safety Requirements

Why you should avoid feeding honey to an infant

How Much is Too Much?

Fire Safety Message

Summer Wellness Resources for Families

Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten

InfantSEE: FREE Eye Exams for Infants in Livingston County

Income guidelines for WIC program increased; additional Michigan families may qualify

MSU July Offerings – Free Classes for Parents and Caregivers

The Top 3 Mobile Apps for Pregnancy

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