It's important to raise children with good sportsmanship. Here are "10 Tips for Raising a Good Sport" at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/10-tips-for-raising-a-good-sport
Weekly tip for parents and caregivers!
Let's teach kids about math while playing sports- "Take the court with retired NBA star and current basketball analyst Kendall Gill to learn about the science of the perfect shot" at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/the-science-of-angles-learn-through-sports.
It's October and we are "Talking About Sports" this month! Join any one of these free Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learns throughout Allegan County & learn about the importance of sports, while participating in fun engaging activities with your little one(s).
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month- Learn more about safe sleep practices for your infant at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/safe-sleep2
Parents and guardians sign up for this free Parent Education series through our Great Start Collaborative partner, On Point Allegan.
October 9th is the only day you can receive free diapers this month. Pick up is first come, first serve from 10am-2pm at the Otsego Training Center (245 Court Street).
Support our Great Start Collaborative Partner, Community Action of Allegan County, by attending their Walk 4 Warmth Color Tour 2023 Fundraiser on 10/14 from 1-4pm at the Lynx Golf Course. Scan the QR code to sign up.
Sign up for Head Start's October 24th "Let's Make Good Choices" parent education class. Dinner is provided! Register by calling or texting (269) 512-2011.
Weekly tip for parents!
Weekly tip for parents!
We have some open slots left. Sign your child up for preschool this fall by filling out an enrollment form at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected or calling (269) 512-7775
Home Visiting is here to support families. Don’t just take our word for it, listen to Lillian, Monique, Cara and Ray’s stories- https://vimeo.com/847345824/36ce97dea4?share=copy. To get connected to local home visitation services reach out at https://www.hmgallegan.org/
The Great Start Families Connected (GSFC) newsletter is here for October! Check it out for FREE family events, parenting support, local resources, and more!
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We have some open slots left. Sign your child up for preschool this fall by filling out an enrollment form at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected or calling (269) 512-7775
Families,
Don't forget Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learns start next month- October 2023!
Weekly tip for parents!
Don't forget TOMORROW (9/22) we are hosting our 2nd annual "Let's Talk About Books, Balls, Blocks, and Bounce" event at Ransom District Library! We have free screeners (developmental, dental, vision, and hearing), face painting, books, balls, blocks, bubbles, and much much more!
Weekly tip for parents!
We have some open slots left. Sign your child up for preschool this fall by filling out an enrollment form at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected or calling (269) 512-7775
