Child Care/ Education/ Equity/ Parent Coalition/ Preschool/ Virtual Events
Childcare and Preschool Chat – Feedback Session
Join us as we talk about early care and education! Register at: http://bit.ly/pdgneeds What do you think is the most pressing need for families with children ages birth to 5 in Michigan? What can the State of Michigan do to help families with children...
Great Start Livingston Collaborative and Parent Coalition Members,March is Parenting Awareness Month – join us as we celebrate and support parents in March and every month.Parenting Awareness Month – March Celebrates the people who raise our children, and seeks to: Draw public attention to the...
Guest Post/ Local Business/ Outdoor Activities
Jubilee Farm: A Country Schoolhouse on a Mini Silky Goat Farm
In a little schoolhouse on a goat farm, we provide a wonder-based learning environment that promotes imagination, creativity, critical thinking, inquiry, and problem solving while exceeding state academic standards. All programs on the farm build self-confidence through social interaction and Kindergarten readiness. We offer...
Child Care/ Education/ Guest Post/ Preschool
Where Can I Find Child Care? Preschool? Early Education Programs?
Parents and guardians of young children are often confused about where to find information on programs serving young children, and how they are regulated and organized statewide. Let me try to unscramble some of the information for you and give you some resources to...
Hello Great Start Parent Coalition: We had some new families join us for our February meeting and we were so glad to welcome them! We talked about prevention in general and about drug & alcohol prevention and body safety. A lot of the conversation...
Community events/ Events/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
Basic Assumptions which ‘Defeat Parents’
Register now for an upcoming workshop: Basic Assumptions which ‘Defeat Parents’ – Tuesday, March 2, 6:30-8pm via Zoom with Phil Hamberg, LCSW, LMFT. Join us as we learn more about discipline, helping your child deal with trauma, support systems children need, good & bad praise and more! Parents, early childhood providers,...
Childcare providers, farmers and food producers, and families: we are seeking your participation in focus group discussions on the topics of local food, nutrition education, and gardening with children between the ages of 0-5 in childcare settings. Let us know you’re interested: https://j.mp/3tAXmE4
Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events
Pre-School U, a Parent Workshop via ZOOM
4-session workshop for parents & caregivers of Livingston County children ages 0-5 Created by PBS Kids in Collaboration with MSU Extension Thursdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25 7 – 8:30 pm via Zoom (Zoom link will be sent after registration) Workshop Kit Pick up (Kit includes...
Community events/ Events/ Parent Resources/ School Readiness Campaign
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. Kindergarten registration begins in February – April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the teachers, principals, and school districts several opportunities to connect...
Livingston County Families of young children, this Facebook page has been designed just for you! Come check it out here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/gslfamilies/ The group is moderated by two volunteer core parents of the Great Start Livingston Parent Coalition. https://greatstartlivingston.org/great-start-parents/ Learn more: This group is to support ALL...
Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Events/ Virtual Events
JOIN US! Breaking Silos, Building Bridges
Do you want to learn more about services and supports available for families and children in our community? Are you a community partner who works with children and families of young children in Livingston County? Are you a parent or caregiver of young children...
