Don't forget to attend our free Butterfly Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learn TOMORROW (2/6) at the Allegan District Library at 10:30 am. Each family will receive a free book to take home!
Mark your calendars for FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS this 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!
Don't forget to attend our free Caterpillar Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learn TODAY (2/4) at the Allegan District Library at 10:30am. Each family will receive a free book to take home!
Mark your calendars!!!! Our 3rd annual "Let's Talk About Books, Balls, Blocks, and Bounce" Kid's Day Event is scheduled for May 2nd at the Ransom District Library from 10am-12pm.
Building Early Emotional Skills Series Online Series. Parenting stress? New baby in the house? Trouble with tantrums? Learn how to help your young child manage their strong emotions! Building Early Emotional Skills or BEES is a four-week class for parents and other primary caregivers of children 0-3 that teaches about how young children develop social-emotional skills and helps give parents skills to deal with the stress of caring for children and help their children develop strong social-emotional skills. BEES will help you learn about: Your child’s temperament and stress, Your triggers and how to manage them, Be reflective about feelings and emotion coaching, Reduce biting, conflict and frustration and handle tantrums, Build a solid foundation for tomorrow, Register at https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yF1VKygN3R8Doq
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
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
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
Allegan County Preschool Enrollment is officially OPEN! Enroll your child at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
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
Allegan County Preschool Enrollment is OPEN! Enroll your child at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
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
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/
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!
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
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!
