Blog / News & Information

2Jun

Fresh, Local Food for Little Ones: Farm to Early Care in Livingston County

Jun2, 2026 Community events/ Health/ Resources

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...

2Jun

Community events/ Health/ Safety

Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group

Jun2, 2026 Community events/ Health/ Safety

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...

28May

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development June 2026 Offerings

May28, 2026 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

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...

27May

Baby Fair

Embarking on Your Best Adventure: Join the MDHHS Virtual Baby Fair this June!

May27, 2026 Baby Fair

Welcoming a new baby into the world is an incredible milestone, but let’s be honest—it can also feel a little overwhelming. Whether you are currently expecting or navigating the beautiful chaos of the newborn days, you probably have a running list of questions about...

20May

Family Activities/ Kdg Readiness

Our 2026 Kindergarten Summer Activity Calendar is Here!

May20, 2026 Family Activities/ Kdg Readiness

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...

14May

Community Partner/ Guest Post

Sparking Big Imaginations: Inside “Little Artists’ Night”

May14, 2026 Community Partner/ Guest Post

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,...

29Apr

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development May 2026 Offerings

Apr29, 2026 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

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...

22Apr

Annual Parent Family Survey

2026 Annual Parent and Family Survey Results

Apr22, 2026 Annual Parent Family Survey

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...

22Apr

Annual Parent Family Survey/ MSU Extension/ Parent & Family Resources/ Positive Discipline

FREE Online Self-Paced Positive Discipline Class from MSU Extension

Apr22, 2026 Annual Parent Family Survey/ MSU Extension/ Parent & Family Resources/ Positive Discipline

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...

22Apr

Annual Parent Family Survey/ MSU Extension/ Screen Time

Screen Time Risks for Young Children from MSU Extension

Apr22, 2026 Annual Parent Family Survey/ MSU Extension/ Screen Time

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...

16Apr

Community Partner/ Health

Help Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Take the Trinity Health Survey

Apr16, 2026 Community Partner/ Health

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...

7Apr

First Aid

Saving Lives First Aid & CPR Upcoming Classes for Families and Providers – Spring 2026

Apr7, 2026 First Aid

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...

26Mar

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development April 2026 Offerings

Mar26, 2026 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

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...

10Mar

Fundraisers/ Support/ Women

Join Us! Livingston County Power of the Purse on April 7

Mar10, 2026 Fundraisers/ Support/ Women

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...

25Feb

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development March 2026 Offerings

Feb25, 2026 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

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...

20Feb

Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition

Power of Partnerships: Parent Voices and System Building in Livingston County

Feb20, 2026 Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition

Fresh, Local Food for Little Ones: Farm to Early Care in Livingston County

Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development June 2026 Offerings

Embarking on Your Best Adventure: Join the MDHHS Virtual Baby Fair this June!

Our 2026 Kindergarten Summer Activity Calendar is Here!

Sparking Big Imaginations: Inside “Little Artists’ Night”

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development May 2026 Offerings

2026 Annual Parent and Family Survey Results

FREE Online Self-Paced Positive Discipline Class from MSU Extension

Screen Time Risks for Young Children from MSU Extension

Help Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Take the Trinity Health Survey

Saving Lives First Aid & CPR Upcoming Classes for Families and Providers – Spring 2026

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development April 2026 Offerings

Join Us! Livingston County Power of the Purse on April 7

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development March 2026 Offerings

Power of Partnerships: Parent Voices and System Building in Livingston County

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