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...
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Virtual Baby Fair Are you a new or expecting parent? Join us for a virtual baby fair to learn how to be better prepared for your best adventure yet! Learn about resources available to you, important information,and...
Tips on Playing with Babies and Toddlers Learning Through Play_24 to 36 Months Learning Through Play_12 to 24 Months How to Play With Babies 1. Children learn through their play.Don’t underestimate the value of play. Children learn and develop: cognitive skills – like math...
A NEW VIRTUAL SERIESTuesday, November 10 – December 8, 2020Classes will begin at 2:00No Charge to participateOpen to Livingston County ResidentsParticipants will receive $10 food gift cards for each class they attendTo Register email:frazie60@msu.edu Cooking Matters at Home is a virtual nutrition and cooking...
Community events/ Social Emotional Health
LCCA to Host Movie, Discussion on School Development and Resilience
Contact: Sarah McGeorge, 517-545-5944 sarahm@livingstoncatholiccharities.org Howell, MI – The Livingston County Community Alliance (LCCA) is offering parents and students the chance to see a highly acclaimed documentary and participate in follow-up discussion. The discussion will be held right after the film with ACEs Master...
Michigan Alliance for Families offers information, support, and resources for families of children and youth from birth through age 26 who are receiving (or are eligible to receive) special education services. Our goal is to empower families to become involved in their children’s education....
Asking your child to complete small tasks with their hands, like zipping their jackets or helping you do the dishes, can help them develop their fine motor skills. Without developing these skills, your child may become easily frustrated while trying to use scissors or...
Safety
CPSC Warns Parents Not to Use Nursing Pillows for Sleep; Agency Is Investigating Infant Deaths that May Be Associated with Pillow-Like Products
Each year, almost a thousand infants tragically suffocate in their sleep. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has long been concerned with infant deaths related to consumer products such as cribs, inclined sleepers, and pillows. While the agency investigates deaths associated with pillow-like...
