Right from birth, babies are listening, looking, and learning. The first few years set the stage for the rest of a child’s life. Find and enjoy everyday moments when you can talk, sing, read, and play with your child. Spend time together while you read aloud to help create...
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Great Start Livingston – To receive information about upcoming FREE/Low-Cost parent workshops Join our Email distribution to and/or Like/Follow us on Great Start Livingston Facebook MSU Extension, Parenting Education Sleeping, Crying, Driving FREE 3-week online course for parents Videos and interactive content on infant safe sleep, how to...
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Schools are currently accepting registrations and enrolling children into Kindergarten. Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. If your child will be age 5 by September 1, 2022 – we encourage you to register him/her for Kindergarten...
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Click on the links below from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for information on how to keep your baby safe while he/she sleeps! Safe Sleep for Your Baby Baby Sleeping & Eating – What is Normal?
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Great Start Livingston – Child Development Resources Ages and Stages Questionnaire – FREE developmental screening tool and resources for children 2 months to 5 years Early On – Help for infants and toddlers (ages birth -3) who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays due to certain...
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Local Breastfeeding Resources Livingston County Health Department Resources, Breastfeeding Resources: Breastfeeding Rights Wallet Card – Do you have questions or concerns about your breastfeeding rights in the workplace? Breastfeeding Class – For expectant mothers and support persons. Currently via Zoom- Call 517- 546- 5459 to set up an appointment. 2nd Wednesday of...
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The Arc of Livingston County – Advocacy, information and referrals to support people with developmental disabilities, and their families, in Livingston County Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) – Financial help and family support for children with chronic health conditions, 1-800-359-3722
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Period of PURPLE Crying – A way to understand your baby’s crying during a period of normal infant development. Most babies begin this period from about 2 weeks to 4 months old. What does PURPLE crying stand for? Click HERE to learn more and how you can help and...
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Postpartum Support International 1-800-944-4773 Livingston Catholic Charities – Mental Health Counseling Services Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-8255 Make sure to talk with your doctor!
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Community Mental Health – Child & family therapy and psychiatric services Programs Intake process or call 517-546-4126 Livingston Catholic Charities – Counseling NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Social Emotional Resources – Local Counseling & Therapy Mental Health Resources – MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)
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Great Start Livingston – Social Emotional Resources Below are some resources and activities which will help you support your child’s social-emotional development as they prepare for kindergarten: Transition to Kindergarten – Social Emotional Development Everyday interactions and activities can help your child continue to grow and develop their social-emotional...
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Help with reducing challenging behavior Click on Backpack Connection in Related Resources for parent tip sheets Tips for helping with specific behavior issues MSU Extension – Click on the following to understand why children might misbehave and how to effectively respond: Attention Power Hurt Feelings Inadequacy Talk with your...
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Great Start Livingston Parent Coalition – Connect with other parents through playgroups, parent workshops, and monthly parent Coalition meetings. Meetings Upcoming events Great Start Livingston Families Facebook Group – Facebook support group for Livingston County parents of children ages 0-8 to connect and support each other on their parenting...
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Great Start Livingston & Community Events Great Start Livingston – To receive information about upcoming FREE/Low-Cost supports, services, and activities in Livingston County for parents & families. Join our Email distribution and/or Like us on Facebook here: Great Start Livingston Facebook Livingston County Families of young children, this Facebook...
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Women Infant Children – Federal health and nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women and children ages birth up to age five. WIC also provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and help accessing health care and other resources. WIC enrollment is based upon income and nutritional needs. ...
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