☀️ Storytelling Under the Sun: A Heartfelt Thank You! What a beautiful morning of storytelling under the sun at The AMP in Downtown Brighton! On July 23, families gathered on picnic blankets, wide-eyed and ready for adventure, as we welcomed the incredible Laura Pershin...
Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ MSU Extension
The Picky Problem: Helping Children Overcome Picky Eating with Evidence-Based Approaches
Let’s talk about something that turns many mealtimes into stressful standoffs — picky eating in children. Whether children are (quote and quote) “just” picky eaters, have more deep-seated food aversions, or are leery of tasting something they haven’t tried before, it can be a...
Looking for a fun, free, and family-friendly event this summer? Join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 10:00 AM at The AMP in Downtown Brighton for an unforgettable morning of storytelling, laughter, and imagination! As part of the Children’s Summer Series, the Brighton Arts...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development July 2025 Offerings
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 July offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
We’re excited to shine a spotlight on Alyssum Patch Contemporary Quilt Shop, Stop #12 on this summer’s Stories in Storefronts StoryWalk® in Downtown Howell! 🌊📚 Owner Angela Beskow shared,💬 “I love that our shop is part of StoryWalk, because I’m also a mom who...
📣 Exciting news for our Livingston County littles and their families! We’re thrilled to announce that a brand-new StoryWalk® is coming soon to Unadilla Township Community Park, located between Hadley and Joslin Lake Roads in the southwestern corner of Livingston County. At Great Start...
Collaborative Updates
Celebrating 15 Years of Leadership: Robin Schutz’s Impact on Early Childhood in Livingston County
This summer, Great Start Livingston is proud to celebrate a meaningful milestone: 15 years of service by our Great Start Coordinator, Robin Schutz. Robin joined this work nearly at its beginning, and her steady leadership has helped build Great Start Livingston into the collaborative,...
We’re making waves in Fowlerville — with a brand-new Book in the StoryWalk featuring the lively, rhyming book “Commotion in the Ocean” by Giles Andreae and David Wojtowycz! 🌊🐙 Now installed at Centennial Park, this StoryWalk is a wonderful way for families with young...
Community events/ Literacy/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative
🎶 Books & Beats: A Day of Music, Literacy, and Community Connection 🎉
We’re still smiling from the joy that filled the air during our recent Books & Beats concert at 2|42 Community Center in Brighton! With more than 300 families joining us to sing, dance, and celebrate early literacy, it was a true reflection of Livingston...
What a beautiful morning for some fun at Oceola Township Park in Howell! Our first Great Start Livingston Summer Playdate of the season was a hit, and we’re so grateful to all the families who joined us. Together, we: Event Highlights Included: Scaredy Squirrel...
Events/ Family Coalition/ Parent Cafe
Let’s TACO-Bout Parenting: Free Summer Parent Café in Brighton
🌮 Let’s TACO-Bout Parenting Parent Café – July 9, 2025 🌮 📍 Hosted at SELCRA in Brighton, MI Parents and caregivers of young children (ages 0–8)—you’re invited to a deliciously fun and supportive evening focused on parenting, connection, and community. Join us for Let’s...
This summer, we’re celebrating the magical partners bringing stories to life in Downtown Howell through our Stories in Storefronts StoryWalk®—and today’s spotlight is on Carriage House, Stop #8 on the route! Located at 119 N. Michigan Ave, Carriage House is a locally loved gift...
Literacy/ Local Business/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Outdoor Activities/ Reading/ StoryWalk
Dive Into a Reading Adventure with Tallulah The Mermaid: The Downtown Howell StoryWalk® is Now Open
Howell, MI – The Downtown Howell “Stories In Storefronts” StoryWalk® is officially open and ready for readers of all ages! Families and community members are invited to stroll through downtown Howell to explore 16 engaging StoryWalk stops featuring pages from “Tallulah The Mermaid and the Great...
