• Cultivating Tools for Hope & Resilience

    Zoom MI, United States

    Cultivating hope is an essential part of human development. It is a tool that helps to manage stress/anxiety, develop positive habits, expand relationships, overcome obstacles and ultimately take action to find practical solutions. Parents and caregivers help shape a youth's ability to foster hope within themselves. Come join Kathryn Ames, licensed professional counselor, college athlete, […]

    Free
  • How to Better Understand and Support Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors

    Zoom MI, United States

    A Zoom Workshop for Parents of Children Ages 2-10 Join us for a workshop that will offer parents and caregivers tips and tools for exploring what may be behind their child’s anger or other challenging behaviors. The better we understand, the better we can respond. Presented by Danielle Davey, MSW, LMSW For questions or more […]

    Free
  • Sweet Dreamzzz: Helping Your Child Build Healthy Sleeping Habits

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

    All Head Start families are welcome at this FREE family event for caregivers and children 3-7 years old! Join us for: • R.E.A.D.Y Bedtime Routine presentation and handout materials (chart, stickers, magnet) • Crafts and games • Pizza dinner • Free pajamas and teddy bear for every registered child ages 3-7! For questions or more […]

    Free
  • Know Your Rights: Special Education Information Session

    The Guidance Center Building 4 13101 Allen Road, Southgate, MI

    What Are Special Education Rights? Knowing and advocating for rights within the special education system is an important part of helping your child grow, learn, and reach their potential. Join the Autism Alliance of Michigan’s Director of Statewide Education to explore effective advocacy strategies to increase opportunities and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Topics […]

  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Parenting Through the Teen Years Love & Logic Methods

    Zoom MI, United States

    These one-time workshop events will help build strong communication and healthy life skills between the adult and teen. These virtual workshops provide concrete (helpful) information needed to be a more effective parent to motivate, lead and inspire the very best in your children. Wednesday Evenings: February 26, March 5, & 12, 2025 from 7-8:30pm Workshop […]

    Free
  • TALK. LISTEN. CONNECT.

    Zoom MI, United States

    Free Mini Parenting Conference hosted by The Guidance Center Come join us for some helpful information on career and postsecondary planning for students. This webinar will help you as a parent and your student to prepare for whatever path they choose after high school. You will also learn about what signs to watch out for, if […]

    Free
  • Reel Fun: A Fishing Adventure

    Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge 5437 W. Jefferson Avenue, Trenton, MI, United States

    A FREE Parent/Child Event for Fathers and Other Special Male Caregivers Join us for an enjoyable afternoon at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, where dads/male caregivers and their children can bond while fishing and exploring nature. Whether experienced or new to fishing, our guides will offer tips and support. The event promotes quality time, […]

  • Bug Out with Art in the Park

    Heritage Park Sheridan Pavilion, 12111 Pardee, Taylor 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, United States

    Making art is a great way to grow and learn, and it's a fun way for parents and kids to spend time together and be happy. Come join us for an afternoon full of fun activities for kids of all ages! Music & movement Bubble play area Balloon animals Bug hunt Face painting Arts & […]

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  • Fizz It Up: Exploring Chemistry and the Beauty Business

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

    Join The Guidance Center's Nurture the Future program and Detroit ChempreneurIST for a fun evening designing and creating your own bath bomb and learning about the marketing process. Kids will learn: About Chemistry Kids will explore acid and base chemistry by formulating and creating their own unique bath bomb using safe household ingredients. About Entrepreneurship […]

    Free
  • Papas at PizzaPapalis Day

    PizzaPapalis, 14680 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 14680 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI

    You’re invited to a fun and flavorful gathering just for Head Start fathers, father figures, and their children! Join us for resources, speakers, raffles, and free pizza! Limited to 40 participants. Please note that this event is for Head Start/Early Head Start families only. For questions contact Leslie Windless at lwindless@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7541. Online […]

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  • Job Fair

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

    We invite you to a job fair on Monday, September 29 from 3-6pm at the Center for Excellence on our main campus in Southgate (13111 Allen Road). Join us to learn more about open positions at our agency as well as:   • Comprehensive benefits package • FREE clinical supervision • FREE licensure exam prep […]

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