Leap Into Fun with Math and Science

Wayne County Community College District – Downriver Campus 21000 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI, United States

A FREE Parent/Child Event for Fathers and Other Special Male Caregivers   Event Schedule 5:15–5:30 Registration 5:30–6:45 Dinner and family photos 5:45–6:15 “The Importance of Fathers” by Waymond Hayes from Focus: HOPE 6:15–7:45 Make It and Take It FUN math & science activities • Construction activities (Lego sets, catapults & airplanes) • Science color experiment […]

Free

Don’t BUG Me, I’m Reading! – Family Literacy Event

The Guidance Center's Taylor- New Hope Head Start 8850 Pardee Road, Taylor

You're invited to a FREE "Don’t BUG Me, I’m Reading!" family literacy event for World Book Day 2024! Join Ladybug Girl for fun and games including: Story time Crafts & activities Snack Live entertainment by Erie Metroparks Nature on Wheels: Crawling Cuties Open to all families in the community, walk-ins welcome. Register by Monday, March […]

Free

Baby Language is Body Language

Zoom MI, United States

Using Baby Signs to Support Language and Emergent Literacy Before Your Baby Can Talk   Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for this virtual workshop to learn: • How infants and toddlers communicate with their faces, bodies, hands, and voices before they have the words to tell us what they’re thinking and feeling […]

Free

Navigating Parents Through the Teen Years

Zoom MI, United States

These comprehensive workshops are created for parents of preteens and teens. The skills you learn in these classes will give you confidence and courage to meet the challenges—and savor the joys—of your children’s teen years.   March 20, 2024: Is This Normal or What? March 27, 2024: Understanding Social Media & App Technology April 3, […]

Free

Event Series Infant Massage

Infant Massage

Zoom MI, United States

Parents and caregivers are invited to this series to improve communication and bonding, learn relaxation techniques, and increase caregiver confidence.   This virtual class is best suited for babies at least 6 weeks old and up until they start crawling.   This series is offered quarterly so check back for more dates!   Week 1 […]

Free

Sweet Dreamzzz: Helping Your Child Build Healthy Sleeping Habits

The Guidance Center Lincoln Park Community Resource Center 3320 Electric Street, Lincoln Park, MI, United States

All Head Start families are welcome at this FREE family event for caregivers and children 3-5 years old! Join us for: • R.E.A.D.Y Bedtime Routine presentation and materials (chart, stickers, magnet) • Story time • Snacks • Free pajamas and teddy bear for every registered child ages 3-5! An afternoon workshop will be added if […]

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Milestones Matter Part 2: The Preschool Years

Zoom MI, United States

Developmental milestones are the skills most children achieve by a certain age such as throwing a ball, holding a pencil or riding a bike. Come join us to find out more about them, as well as activities you can do to help promote your child's growth and development. Presented by Michelle Mertic, MSW, LMSW, EdD, […]

Free
Event Series Parenting Through Change

Parenting Through Change

The Guidance Center's Center for Excellence (Building 2) 13111 Allen Road, Southgate, MI, United States

Are you... • a parent with child(ren) age 3 or older? • struggling with getting your child to follow directions? • looking to learn effective discipline with your child? • looking for support from other parents just like you? • just looking to have a better relationship with your child? Parenting Through Change (PTC) is […]

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Cooking Matters at the Store

The Guidance Center's Center for Excellence (Building 2) 13111 Allen Road, Southgate, MI, United States

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is partnering with The Guidance Center to provide a Cooking Matters at the Store workshop, where we discuss money saving grocery shopping and nutrition tips. Participants will receive a $10 e-gift card after attending. Topics include: • Money-saving tips on purchasing produce • MyPlate food groups • Reading nutrition facts […]

Parenting from the Heart – Caregiver Café: Speak for Yourself

The Guidance Center Romulus 35200 Smith Road, Romulus, MI, United States

The Guidance Center's Parenting from the Heart - Caregiver Café presents Speak for Yourself: How Estate Planning Documents Can Protect You and Your Loved Ones presented by Erin Peets, Staff Attorney for Elder Law & Advocacy Center   Have you ever asked yourself, who will care for my children if and when something happens to […]

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Gun Safety Awareness & Talking to Our Kids

Zoom MI, United States

Nurture the Future presents this free virtual parenting workshop. Susan Yeghissian from BeSMART and Mary Miller, Clinical Child Therapist come together in this workshop to provide gun safety awareness information as well as a discussion about how parents can help their kids process what they learn at home and at school about guns and the […]

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Parent & Tween/Teen Family Yoga

Taylor Community Library 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, United States

The Guidance Center’s Nurture the Future program is hosting an in-person self-care workshop for Mental Health Awareness Month with Caitlin Brown, yoga instructor and founder of Mindful Detroit. All parents and teens 11 years and older are welcome to come experience and learn stress relief tips and explore improved self-compassion and confidence.   No experience […]

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