Are you pregnant, registered for WIC, and interested in helping researchers learn more about supporting moms-to-be? The University of Michigan is inviting first-time mothers to join the Special Delivery Program, a research study designed to help new moms maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy....
Community Events & Engagement/ StoryWalk
Unadilla Township Celebrates New StoryWalk at Community Park
A Night of Reading, Walking, and Community On Thursday, August 14, 2025, families gathered at the Unadilla Township Community Park in Gregory to celebrate the kickoff of a brand-new StoryWalk® installation. Children and caregivers strolled along the paved path, stopping at each panel to...
Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers many classes for HeartSaver Pediatric Total, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED in Pinckney. Upcoming Dates (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.): Location: Christian House of Prayer, 9949 McGregor Rd., Pinckney Cost: $75 per person. Cost includes:...
We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on The Simply Cherry Collection, Stop #2 on the Stories in Storefronts StoryWalk® in Downtown Howell! This local gem is more than just a shop—it’s a community connector that celebrates school pride, family bonds, and meaningful partnerships. 💬...
Mark your calendar—Saturday, August 2 is the day to get your little ones ready to start the school year strong! Join Great Start Livingston and our partners at the Livingston County Health Department for Ready, Set, School!—a free, fun, and interactive back-to-school event designed...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development August 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 August offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
Community Partner/ Disability/ Equity
Disability Pride Month: Why It Matters—and Why You Should Care
By Kasey Hilton, Development Associate / Advocate, Arc Livingston Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to celebrate—and reckon with—the presence, power, and potential of the largest minority group in the world: the disability community. As a disability advocate, former educator, and mother to a...
☀️ 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...
