It's never too early to prepare your child for school- Learn more by reading “You Are Brave and Kind”: Helping Your Child Get Ready for the First Day of School at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/you-are-brave-and-kind-helping-your-child-get-ready-for-the-first-day-of-school
Need ideas on Helping Preschoolers Cope With Separation Anxiety, check out this helpful resource at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/helping-preschoolers-cope-with-separation-anxiety
We are talking about preschool this month- Learn more about the importance of Setting a Routine for Success at School at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/setting-a-routine-for-success-at-school
We are talking about PRESCHOOL all February. Join any one of our "Let's Talk About Preschool" Play-and-Learns this month:
2/13- Dorr Township Library (10:30am)
2/15- Allegan District Library or Ransom District Library (10:30am)
2/21- Fennville Elementary School (11:30am)
If you have a child turning 3 or 4 years old before September 1st,
you can sign them up for free or tuition-based preschool by filling out a form at hmgallegan.org or calling 269-512-7775.
Don't forget TODAY (1/31) is our (rescheduled) "Let's Talk About Teeth" Play-and-Learn at Fennville District Library from 11:30am-12:30 pm. All families will take home a free book and free oral screenings are available by My Community Dental Center.
Imagination Library does great work here in Allegan County. Check out this recent news story.
https://www.secondwavemedia.com/lakeshore/features/Dolly-Parton-building-readers-and-dreamers-in-rural-Allegan-County.aspx
Don't forget to schedule your next dental visit before February's National Children's Dental Health Month. You can connect with a Help Me Grow Care Coordinator for help at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected or call 269-512-7775.
Don't forget we RESCHEDULED our "Let's Talk About Teeth" Play-and-Learn at Fennville District Library for this Wednesday, January 31st from 11:30am-12:30pm. All families will take home a free book and free oral screenings are available by My Community Dental Center.
Need help finding a dentist? Connect with a Help Me Grow Care Coordinator at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected or call 269-512-7775 for help.
Pout Pout Fish learned why it is important NOT to skip his dentist appointment in Pout Pout Fish Goes to the Dentist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQjVR0n1HtI&t=5s
We have RESCHEDULED our "Let's Talk About Teeth" Play-and-Learn at Fennville District Library for Wednesday, January 31st from 11:30am-12:30pm. All families will take home a free book and free oral screenings are available by My Community Dental Center.
Today (1/18/24) is our last "Let's Talk About Teeth" Play-and-Learn at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. All families will take home a free book and free oral screenings are available by My Community Dental Center.
CANCELATION- We are CANCELING (1/17/24) our 3rd "Let's Talk About Teeth" Play-and-Learn TODAY at Fennville District Library from 11:30am-12:30pm due to poor weather conditions. Sorry for the inconvenience. Stay safe and warm. We will see you next month!
CORRECTION- Thursday (1/18/24) is our last "Let's Talk About Teeth" Play-and-Learn at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. All families will take home a free book and free oral screenings are available by My Community Dental Center.
You can find a dental provider based on your insurance at
Delta Dental- https://www.deltadental.com/us/en/member/find-a-dentist.html
Delta Dental Healthy Kids- https://search.providers4you.com/hkd?viewmode=0
Dentaquest- https://www.dentaquest.com/en
Medicaid - https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/find-a-dentist/index.html
Listen to The Night Before the Dentist read by author Natasha Wing before you take your child to their next dentist appointment at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXh-U2DqyqI&t=130s
Are you a pregnant mother? Remember that taking care of your teeth affects your baby's health and well-being. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Gr7uH8.
Try these "5" helpful strategies to keep your child's teeth clean and cavity-free!
Today (1/11/24) is our 2nd "Let's Talk About Teeth" Play-and-Learn at Allegan District Library for 3-5 Year Olds from 10:30-11:30am. All families will take home a free copy of Peppa Pig Dentist Trip and free oral screenings are available by My Community Dental Center.
