Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting classes are held every Tuesday online from 11:30am-1pm through MSU Extension. Register for the December 10th class at https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VpZf3ks77yZZGu
Check out Holiday Events in Grand Rapids, MI at https://grkids.com/christmas-events/#featured-holiday-events
Check out 14 Fun Holiday Traditions & Events in Kalamazoo, Michigan at https://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/blog/post/13-fun-holiday-traditions-events-in-kalamazoo-michigan/
Allegan families- Don't forget to join our Pajama Story Time and Holiday Crafts at Allegan District Library with Help Me Grow Allegan TODAY (12/4) from 5-7pm on the main floor in the children's area.
Learn how to help your child manage screen time by attending MSU extension's virtual class TODAY from 8:00-9:30PM. Register at :https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tsaVF3uvTp2wINV5dlR2vw
Allegan families- Don't forget to join our Pajama Story Time and Holiday Crafts at Allegan District Library with Help Me Grow Allegan tomorrow (12/4) from 5-7pm on the main floor in the children's area.
Martin families- Meet "Santa at the Library" for story time, crafts, and a tasty snack TODAY (12/2) at 5:30pm. After the story, children can sit on Santa's lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and snap a special photo.
This season we are providing a craft activity and handing out (50) copies of Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World by Kate DePalma (Author) & Martina Peluso (Illustrator) at these locations-
Allegan District Library: December 4th ( 5-7pm)
Fennville District Library: December 7th (10am-2pm)
Henika District Library: December 11th ( 5 - 7pm)
Ransom District Library: December 14th (10am-12pm)
You can view this story read aloud at https://youtu.be/_ztsyv0WLWE?si=gJlZxR_AZZ3Rlaql
Martin families- Meet "Santa at the Library" for story time, crafts, and a tasty snack tomorrow (12/2) at 5:30pm. After the story, children can sit on Santa's lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and snap a special photo.
This season we are providing a craft activity and handing out (50) copies of Happy All-idays! by Cindy Jin (Author) & Rob Sayegh Jr. (Illustrator) at these locations-
Allegan District Library: December 4th ( 5-7pm)
Fennville District Library: December 7th (10am-2pm)
Henika District Library: December 11th ( 5 - 7pm)
Ransom District Library: December 14th (10am-12pm)
You can view this story read aloud at https://youtu.be/EQzk2BYuEWk?si=s-JbLxl5vtnOc_eb
This season we are providing a craft activity and handing out (50) copies of Llama Llama Holiday Helper by Anna Dewdney at these locations-
Allegan District Library: December 4th ( 5-7pm)
Fennville District Library: December 7th (10am-2pm)
Henika District Library: December 11th ( 5 - 7pm)
Ransom District Library: December 14th (10am-12pm)
You can view this story read aloud at https://youtu.be/AzF2Q7APC_g?si=MQMwg9-FGX10rOwv
This December we are "Talking About the Holidays!" . Most Allegan County events happen the 1st weekend in December. Check out our "Holiday Happenings" to learn more. This post contains information for Allegan, Dorr Township, and Fennville. The next post includes additional Allegan County cities.
This December we are "Talking About the Holidays!" . Most Allegan County events happen the 1st weekend in December. Check out our "Holiday Happenings" to learn more. This post contains information for Hopkins, Martin, Leighton Township, Otsego, Plainwell, and Wayland. The previous post includes other Allegan County cities.
Happy Thanksgiving from Help Me Grow Allegan!
Find out more about Raising Grateful Kids: Why Giving Thanks Is Good for the Soul at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/raising-grateful-kids-why-giving-thanks-is-good-for-the-soul
This Thanksgiving: Practice Gratitude and Honor the Real Story at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/thanksgiving-practicing-gratitude-and-honoring-the-real-story
Check out these fun Thanksgiving and Gratitude Crafts for Kids- https://www.pbs.org/parents/video/collection/thanksgiving-and-gratitude-crafts-for-kids?video=family-hands-garland
Here are some Great Ways Kids Can Help Prepare for a Family Gathering- https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/ways-kids-can-help-prepare-for-a-family-gathering
Planning a holiday trip with your baby? Make sure you have a #safesleep space at your destination and make sure your car seat is properly installed before taking off! Click to learn more about proper installation at https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Information-for-Families.aspx
Share your favorite stories or memories of your parent/grandparent with your child. Then sing along to Grandparents are Great at https://youtu.be/JRVytQVEOuQ?si=Iewix9LdewxPAbr8 .
