Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Summer
Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Summer
“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson- Summer is a great time to get kids outdoors. The benefits of exposing children to nature early in life have been well documented. According to Ming Kuo, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Illinois at...
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Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Safety/ Summer
Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Safety/ Summer
Let the Summer Fun begin. However you spend your summer, here are a few tips to keep your adventures as safe as they are fun. Safe at Home and Play Never leave a child unattended in a car. Hydrate! Take frequent water breaks in the shade to cool off and...
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Food/ Health/ Infant
Food/ Health/ Infant
The American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting website HealthyChildren.org answers the question: With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can’t find any? Keep in mind, this advice is strictly for URGENT situations. If you have any concerns about your baby’s nutrition, please talk with your pediatrician or health care provider....
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Health/ Safety

Health/ Safety
Allergy season is upon us. For many of us that means itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, and a myriad of other irritating symptoms. But for millions of children, these seasonal (and other year-round) allergens can cause more serious complications. Across the United States, 5 million children have asthma which...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
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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Health
Health
Watch the new webinar! Presenters: Joni Detwiler, MSW, Public Health Consultant, MDHHS Maternal Infant Health Program; Carolyn Chaudhary, MPH, Consulting Contractor, MDHHS Tobacco Section; and Patti Kelly, MPH, LMSW, Infant Safe Sleep Program Consultant, MDHHS Infant Safe Sleep Program Description: The negative health effects of smoking and second-hand smoke (SHS) are...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
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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Health
Health
The following message is from MDHHS regarding new mask requirements in childcare settings. This order is an extension of the previous order, with one important change for childcare providers. The mask mandate is being expanded to include children ages 2-5. Here is what that means: The general mask mandate now applies...
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Health
Health
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has openings for program-eligible women to receive free cancer and health screenings. To make a referral, call toll free 844-446-8727 or visit MDHHS – Cancer (michigan.gov) to find the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP) and the WISEWOMAN Program. The BC3NP provides...
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