Mental Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health/ Support
Mental Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health/ Support
The Great Start Livingston Pediatric and Family Health Committee is please to share the Summer 2022 Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide) for Livingston County families and children prenatal to age 8. This guide will help you identify local workshops, classes, therapy and supports to strengthen and develop social-emotional...
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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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Doula/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Press Release/ Resources
Doula/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Press Release/ Resources
Press Release – July 5, 2022 The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) received grant funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to expand the Doula workforce to include more diverse representation to promote accessible, welcoming, culturally, and racially aligned labor support to address health disparities and improve birth outcomes. The...
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Community events/ Education/ Events/ Language/ Literacy/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Reading/ Summer
Community events/ Education/ Events/ Language/ Literacy/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Reading/ Summer
It is time for Summer Reading Programs and activities! Summer Reading Programs are easy, fun and for all ages! All of our county libraries have fun events planned this summer. The libraries provide free/low-cost activities for children and families. Summer Reading programs encourage children to read and help develop...
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Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Community events/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Prenatal/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep/ Virtual Events
Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Community events/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Prenatal/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep/ Virtual Events
Are you a new or expecting parent? Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a virtual baby fair to learn how to be better prepared for your best adventure yet! Learn about resources available to you, important information, and ask questions to experts. Tuesday, June...
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Conference/ Events/ Fathers/ Parent Resources
Conference/ Events/ Fathers/ Parent Resources
The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care needs, along with the 21st Century Dads Foundation/Special Fathers Network, is excited to host the Father Engagement in Families of Children with Special Needs Conference. This conference will provide an insider’s perspective for fathers, mothers, caregivers, and those...
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Kdg Readiness/ Parent Resources/ Preschool/ School/ Social Emotional Health
Kdg Readiness/ Parent Resources/ Preschool/ School/ Social Emotional Health
Over the next few weeks, schools across Livingston County will be welcoming children back into their classrooms. For some children, this may be their first exposure to a classroom setting. Other children may have been in child care settings for a few years and are now transferring schools for...
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