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Community events/ Events/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning

Basic Assumptions which ‘Defeat Parents’

Community events/ Events/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
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,...
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Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events

Pre-School U, a Parent Workshop via ZOOM

Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events
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...
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Community events/ Events/ Parent Resources/ School Readiness Campaign

It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Community events/ Events/ Parent Resources/ School Readiness Campaign
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...
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Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ Social Connections

New Facebook Group!

Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ Social Connections
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...
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Safety

Infant Product Recall

Safety
Graco recalls the inclined sleeper accessory sold with the Pack ‘n Play Day2Dream Playard with Bedside Sleeper, Pack ‘n Play Nuzzle Nest Playard, Pack ‘n Play Everest Playard and Pack ‘n Play Rock ‘n Grow Playard to prevent risk of suffocation. Infant fatalities have been reported...
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Health

FREE Flu Shot

Health
Get Your FREE Flu Shot! Our Livingston County Health Department is having a free drive-thru flu shot clinic on Sunday, November 22nd in their parking lot and all community members are welcome to attend. Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine, especially this year....
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Food/ Virtual Events

Cooking Matters at Home

Food/ Virtual Events
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...
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Community events/ Social Emotional Health

LCCA to Host Movie, Discussion on School Development and Resilience

Community events/ Social Emotional Health
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...