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...
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Income guidelines for WIC program increased; additional Michigan families may qualify
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...
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MSU July Offerings – Free Classes for Parents and Caregivers
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...
The Highlander Reading Express will be hitting the road again and running a weekly route all summer long. Each week The Highlander Reading Express will visit areas around our community to promote summer reading. Through this initiative, we hope to increase excitement for reading, maintain...
It is time for Summer Reading Programs and activities! Summer Reading Programs are easy, fun and for all ages. Below you will find ideas for getting your read on around Livingston County. Don’t forget: we will be at 7 different parks across the county...
Come pick out a free book from Pinckney Community Schools!
Cooking Matters for Adults is a nutrition program where participants will learn how to eat healthy, cook and grocery shop on a limited budget. The program consists of six lessons, lasting approximately two hours each. With the help of an experienced chef and nutrition...
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ADHD, Pregnancy, and Motherhood: A Practical Guide for Hopeful Parents – Free Webinar on May 11
Link to article FREE WEBINAR THIS WEEKADHD, Pregnancy, and Motherhood: A Practical Guide for Hopeful Parentswith Allison Baker, M.D. Thursday, May 11, 2023 @ 1pm EDT (find it in your time zone ») This webinar will be recorded. Register now for either the live webinar or to receive...
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! There are many FREE, FUN activities for children and families. You can attend any library activities, not just...
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...
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, 2023, we encourage you to...
Right from birth, babies are listening, looking, and learning. The first few years set the stage for the rest of a child’s life. Find and enjoy everyday moments when you can talk, sing, read, and play with your child. Spend time together while you...
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
