Don't forget to attend our free Caterpillar Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learn TOMORROW (2/4) at the Allegan District Library at 10:30am. Each family will receive a free book to take home!
Extension Extras Parenting Hour. Free online parenting workshops help provide guidance for parents of children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Join us
2/04/2025 for What Children Need to Know to Start School. Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Le_iCk-wSX-LjKwyxny6nA
Allegan County Preschool Enrollment is officially OPEN! Enroll your child at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
Every February, we start "TALKING ABOUT PRESCHOOL" because preschool enrollment opens up for the next school year online. You can now ENROLL your child for the 2025-2026 preschool year at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
Do you feel like the children in your care aren’t listening to you? Do you find yourself constantly repeating yourself trying to gain compliance? This 6-week series is for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and is designed to improve communication and provide practical verbal strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. Topics include eliminating unwanted behavior, setting limits, teaching about consequences, giving effective feedback, promoting independence, and developing character. Registration: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ymsFvepoXP3cFw
If you missed our FAMILY FUN FRIDAY today, we shared the story Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard . Please feel free to share this story with your child at home by listening to the author's reading at https://youtu.be/od-7XLABK2o?si=ZO1kI2nQJECbqh1Y
Going to the doctor's office can be scary for some children. You can prepare your child by watching Daniel Tiger Goes to the Doctor at https://pbskids.org/daniel/stories/daniel-goes-to-the-doctor?language=en
Allegan County Preschool Enrollment is OPEN! Enroll your child at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
Did you know Positive Options offers a free Grief Support Group every Thursday (8-9:30am) at their Allegan location- 114 Chestnut St, Allegan, MI. If you are experiencing grief, you are NOT alone. Please join this caring team for additional support.
Don't forget- communicating your concerns at doctor’s visits is very important because YOU are the expert on your child's development. Learn more at https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/communicating-at-doctors-visits/
Schedule a FREE oral, vision, and hearing screening through the Allegan County Health Department for your child by calling (269)673-5411. The next screening date is February 3rd, 2025
Don't forget to attend our free Caterpillar Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learn TODAY (1/27) at Ransom District Library at 10:30am. Each family will receive a free book to take home!
This week's MSU Extension- Extras Parenting Hour topic is Potty Training Pointers. Find out more on 1/28 from 8-9:30pm. Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Le_iCk-wSX-LjKwyxny6nA#/registration
Don't forget to attend our free Caterpillar Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learn TOMORROW (1/27) at Ransom District Library at 10:30am. Each family will receive a free book to take home!
Get out of the house and get connected with others at our free FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS in January & February at Camp Jijak in Hopkins from 10am-12pm! If we have snow, make sure to bring your sled for the sledding hill. We will have hot chocolate and extra sleds available!
If you missed our FAMILY FUN FRIDAY today, we shared the story When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith. Feel free to share this story with your child at home by listening to the author's reading at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NY-tdAwxiU
Do you have a child who will be 4 years old before September 1st? It's time to sign them up for FREE Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
Positive Options offers support for pregnancy, labor and delivery, parenting, coparenting/single parenting, healthy relationships, life skills and so much more.
We have mentors available to listen, give encouragement, and walk alongside as we travel
this parenting road together. You can earn points to spend in our baby boutique by taking pregnancy or parenting classes. We typically have items such as diapers, formula, baby/toddler clothes as well as larger baby items. We want to give you the best preparation possible for the arrival of your little one.
Get connected with Positive Options at Help Me Grow Allegan- https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
Schedule a FREE oral, vision, and hearing screening through the Allegan County Health Department for your child by calling (269)673-5411. The next screening date is February 3rd, 2025
There's still time to sign up for Early Head Start programs for pregnant mothers and families with children ages 0-2 years old. Get connected with Community Action of Allegan County at Help Me Grow Allegan- https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
