BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Guidance Center - Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Guidance Center - Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.guidance-center.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Guidance Center - Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. 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Love & Logic Methods DESCRIPTION:Have you ever asked yourself: Why can’t I get my child to be more responsible and make better decisions? Come and join us! \nThese virtual workshops provide concrete (helpful) information needed to be a more effective parent to motivate\, lead and inspire the very best in your children. \nWednesday Evenings: March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, and April 1\, 2026 \nWorkshop Sessions: \n\nHandling Misbehavior without Breaking a Sweat\nTeaching Kids to Listen the First Time\nAvoid Power Struggles and Bedtime Battles\nSetting Limits\nWhat to Do When Your Kids Leave You Speechless\n\nCertificates will be provided after entire series has been completed. \nFor more information contact Anita Rothert arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7035. \nClick here to register via Zoom. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/parenting-made-enjoyable/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Home page block,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20260126T140447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T193127Z UID:10000699-1774378800-1774384200@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:You’re Not Alone: Parenting Through the Teen Years DESCRIPTION:Parenting a teenager can feel overwhelming\, confusing\, and at times isolating—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This free virtual workshop is designed to equip parents and caregivers with practical tools\, insight\, and encouragement to strengthen relationships and confidently guide teens through today’s complex world. \nTuesday Evenings via Zoom from 7-8:30pm\nMarch 17 and 24\, 2026 \nWorkshop Sessions\n1: Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships Through Positive Communication\n2: Raising Digitally Savvy—and Safe—Teens \nFor more information contact Anita Rothert at arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7035. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/youre-not-alone/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20250731T170630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T170630Z UID:10000631-1761157800-1761163200@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:An Essential Toolkit for Successful Co-Parenting DESCRIPTION:An Essential Toolkit for Successful Co-Parenting – A Virtual Workshop Series \nThese workshop topics address the relationship between separate households created as a result of cooperative parenting and divorce\, to help maintain the family unit and decrease unnecessary emotional burdens on the children. These workshops focus on the importance of keeping children out of the middle while helping to reduce stress and conflict among the adults. Topics include:\n1. Child Centered or Parent Centered\n2. Tug of War or Peace of Mind\n3. Letting Go or Holding On\n4. Making It Better or Keep It Bitter \nCertificate provided after entire series has been completed. \nClick here to register via Zoom. \nFor more information contact Anita Rothert at arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-904-7193. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/toolkit/2025-10-22/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Children,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20250820T185250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T185417Z UID:10000632-1757581200-1757592000@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Healthy Senior Expo DESCRIPTION:All are invited to this FREE in-person expo on Thursday\, September 11\, 2025 at the Brownstown Event Center from 9am to 12pm. \nActivities include:\n9:30am Legal services presentation\n10:00am Cardio drumming for seniors\n11:30am Chair yoga: arthritis relief \nHearing tests • Vision screening • Arthritic hand massages\nDiabetes\, blood pressure\, and cholesterol testing\nFree resources • Legal aid services • VA support \nFree refreshments • Raffles \nFor questions contact Anita Rothert at arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-904-7193. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/healthy-senior-expo/ LOCATION:Brownstown Event Center\, 23345 King Road\, Brownstown\, MI\, 48183\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250306T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20250129T162359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T162809Z UID:10000309-1741287600-1741293000@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Parenting Through the Teen Years Love & Logic Methods DESCRIPTION:These one-time workshop events will help build strong communication and healthy life skills between the adult and teen. \nThese virtual workshops provide concrete (helpful) information needed to be a more effective parent to motivate\, lead and inspire the very best in your children. \nWednesday Evenings: February 26\, March 5\, & 12\, 2025 from 7-8:30pm \nWorkshop Sessions: \n\nWhat’s With You\nUnderstanding Social Media and App Technology\nBeing Confident Enough to Make Better Choices\n\nCertificates will be provided after entire series has been completed. \nFor more information contact Anita Rothert arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7035. \nClick here to register via Zoom. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/parenting-through-the-teen-years/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20240304T165847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T145112Z UID:10000190-1722538800-1722544200@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:United Front: Working Together as a Blended Family DESCRIPTION:United Front: Working Together as a Blended Family\n \nA blended family concept leaves room for countless benefits because it provides opportunities for children and parents to develop positive family relationships\, open communication and problem-solving skills. Children from mixed families may also be more open to understanding different cultures\, values and beliefs.\n \nWorkshop Sessions\nJuly 11: Blended/ Stepfamily Living: Family Challenges\nJuly 18: Finding Balance: Communications and Problem Solving\nJuly 25: A Tale of Two Families: Turning Differences into Opportunities\nAugust 1: From Anger and Power Struggles: Embracing Success\n \nThese sessions have been adapted from the Love and Logic and Active Parents series.\n \nSpace is limited! Registration is required. Click here to register.\n \nFor more information contact Anita Rothert at arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7035. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/united-front/2024-08-01/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20240321T181813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T183733Z UID:10000178-1713862800-1713870000@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Parenting from the Heart - Caregiver Café: Speak for Yourself DESCRIPTION:The Guidance Center’s Parenting from the Heart – Caregiver Café presents \nSpeak for Yourself: How Estate Planning Documents Can Protect You and Your Loved Ones\npresented by Erin Peets\, Staff Attorney for Elder Law & Advocacy Center \n \nHave you ever asked yourself\, who will care for my children if and when something happens to me? Come join us for the answers.\n \nEstate planning documents can:\n• Protect grandchildren from going back into the system\n• Minimize stress for the family\n• Provide protection for your loved ones\n• Prevent disputes in your family\n• Eliminate costly court fees\n• Make sure your assets go to designated loved ones\n• Prevent family financial burdens\n \nAll are welcome! It’s never too late to protect yourself and your loved ones. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/speak-for-yourself/ LOCATION:The Guidance Center Romulus\, 35200 Smith Road\, Romulus\, MI\, 48174\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20240215T164702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T165219Z UID:10000171-1712840400-1712844000@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Cooking Matters at the Store DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics include:\n• Money-saving tips on purchasing produce\n• MyPlate food groups\n• Reading nutrition facts labels\n• Comparing unit prices \nFor more information please contact Jessie Finkiewicz at jfinkiewicz@nkfm.org. \nThis project was funded in whole or in part by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan Fitness Foundation.\n\n\n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formI/we plan to attend:\n \n \n Screenagers Under the Influence - Oct 23\n Parent/Guardian Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n PhoneEmail(Required)\n \n ZIP codeTotal number of adults attendingChild #1 AgeChild #2 AgeChild #3 AgeChild #4 AgeChild #5 AgeChild #6 AgeThis field is hidden when viewing the formTotal number of children attendingAre any of the children enrolled in TGC Early Head Start/Head Start?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unsure\n This field is hidden when viewing the formText/Email Opt-InI give The Guidance Center permission to contact me via text or email for event reminders. I understand that I may opt out at any time by contacting The Guidance Center.\n \n Text reminders\n \n \n Email reminders\n \n \n Please do not text or email reminders\n Please note that photography will take place at this public event for promotional and archival purposes. Photographs may appear on marketing materials and social media. Your registration signifies an agreement to be photographed. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let the event organizer know. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/cooking-matters-at-the-store/ LOCATION:The Guidance Center’s Center for Excellence (Building 2)\, 13111 Allen Road\, Southgate\, MI\, 48195\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20221220T205842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164614Z UID:10000153-1710961200-1710966600@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Navigating Parents Through the Teen Years DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nMarch 20\, 2024: Is This Normal or What?\nMarch 27\, 2024: Understanding Social Media & App Technology\nApril 3\, 2024: Being Confident Enough to Make the Right Choices\nApril 10\, 2024: Prevention is the Key: Safe Conversations with Your Kids on Teen Dating\, Vaping\, Drugs and Alcohol Use\n \nFor more information contact Anita Rothert at 734-785-7705 x 7035 or arothert@guidance-center.org.\nRegistration is required.\n \nCLICK TO REGISTER URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/navigating-parents-through-the-teen-years-2/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240319T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240319T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20240130T145503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T160659Z UID:10000170-1710873000-1710876600@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Baby Language is Body Language DESCRIPTION:Using Baby Signs to Support Language and Emergent Literacy Before Your Baby Can Talk\n \nParents and caregivers are invited to join us for this virtual workshop to learn:\n• 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\n• How you can model\, encourage\, and respond to babies’ body language by using gestures and baby signs as you talk with children in everyday interactions\n• Creating a list of the everyday routines where you could use gestures and baby signs to communicate\n \nPresented by Claire D. Vallotton\, PhD; Professor and Director of Graduate Studies\, Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University\n \nClick here to register.\n \nFor more information contact Anita Rothert at arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7035. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/baby-language-is-body-language/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240206T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20231206T222259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T222618Z UID:10000140-1707224400-1707229800@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:How to Create Healthy Food for Babies DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at this FREE virtual workshop for parents and caregivers! \nJoin us on Zoom to learn: \n\nWhen to start babies on solid foods\nFeeding through the baby stages\nBenefits of homemade baby foods vs. store bought\nMake-ahead and storage of homemade baby foods\nWhen to offer your baby finger foods\n\nClick here to register for this virtual workshop. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/how-to-create-healthy-food-for-babies/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20221220T205845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T203542Z UID:10000141-1704997800-1705001400@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Mental Health 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us at this virtual workshop to discuss what mental health is and how puberty\, trauma\, social media and school safety play a role in how young people are managing. We will identify the differences between stress and anxiety and learn 10 easy coping skills to practice when under pressure.\n \nPresented by Allison Smith\, LMSW\, School Success Initiative Clinician at The Guidance Center\n \nFor more information contact Anita Rothert at arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7035.\n \nClick here to register in advance for this meeting. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/mental-health-101/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T030819 CREATED:20221220T205845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T182852Z UID:10000051-1695753000-1695758400@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Stress-Free Essentials for Co-Parenting & Divorce DESCRIPTION:These workshops address the sometimes stressful relationship between parents living in separate households. Join us to learn ways to maintain the family unit\, decrease unnecessary emotional burdens on your child(ren) and keep them out of the middle. \nTuesdays in September from 6:30-8pm. Certificates will be provided. \nSeptember 5\, 2023: Child Centered or Parent Centered \nSeptember 12\, 2023: Tug of War or Peace of Mind \nSeptember 19\, 2023: Letting Go or Holding On \nSeptember 26\, 2023: Making It Better or Keep It Bitter \nClick here to register for this Zoom event. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor questions contact Anita Rothert at 734-785-7705 x7035 or arothert@guidance-center.org. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/co-parenting-divorce/2023-09-26/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR