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SUMMARY:Keeping Your Kids Safe in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what apps your kids are using online and why?\nDo you know what parental controls are available to keep your kids safe?\nDid you know that sexting can be illegal in Michigan? \nJoin Alisha Meneely from the Michigan Child Protection Registry for this FREE Zoom event and learn about what our kids are doing online and how to keep them safe. \nRegister you and your family’s email\, cell number and app handles at www.ProtectMIChild.com to STOP receiving advertisements from alcohol\, tobacco\, pornography\, illegal drug and online gambling marketers \nClick to register via .
URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/digital-world/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Children,Parents
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Hoffman-Herin":MAILTO:khoffman-herin@guidance-center.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240821T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T173701Z
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SUMMARY:SANE/SAFE 101
DESCRIPTION:SAFE/SANE 101: The Medical Forensic Examination and the Role of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in Cases Involving Pediatric and Adolescent Patients \nPresented by Kirstin Neumann-Sweeney\, BSN\, RN\, SANE-A\, SANE-P\, DM-AFN \nAvalon Healing Center (AHC) serves Wayne County with acute medical forensic examinations. This team has worked collaboratively with community agencies and multidisciplinary team (MDT) members for nearly two decades\, but the actual scope of their work is often not fully understood. Join the AHC Pediatric/Adolescent SAFE Program Director to discuss the role and function of this healthcare specialist and how their work integrates within the MDT in providing enhanced outcomes for patients and their families. \nFor questions please contact Melanie Richards at mrichards@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7294. \nClick here to register via Zoom.
URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/sane-safe-101/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055523
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055523
CREATED:20230418T155906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T142533Z
UID:10000014-1719403200-1719406800@www.guidance-center.org
SUMMARY:Secondary Trauma and Its Impact
DESCRIPTION:Clinicians\, case managers\, advocates\, educators\, supervisors\, and other helping professionals are invited to attend this workshop to learn more about secondary trauma and how it can impact their work\, relationships\, and personal well-being. \nLearn more about what secondary trauma looks like and get practical strategies that individuals\, teams\, and organizations can use to combat secondary trauma and improve well-being. Come join us for this informative and interactive virtual workshop! \nPresented by Karen DeKett\, MA\, LPC\, Kids-TALK CAC Consultant and Chanelle Topp\, MA\, LPC\, Kids-TALK CAC Supervisor \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/secondary-trauma-and-its-impact/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055523
CREATED:20230410T185441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T151145Z
UID:10000011-1716402600-1716406200@www.guidance-center.org
SUMMARY:Milestones Matter Part 4: Kindergarten Readiness: Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?
DESCRIPTION:Transitioning from preschool to kindergarten can be both challenging and exciting and there is much to consider to ensure your child is prepared to thrive: \n• Is my child able to identify and regulate emotions?\n• Does my child have age appropriate self-help skills?\n• Can my child understand and follow two-step directions? \nJoin us to learn more about your child’s development and ways to support a positive\, successful transition to kindergarten. \nPresented by Michelle Mertic\, MSW\, LMSW\, EdD\, Director of Early Childhood Education\, Baker College \nTo register for this Zoom meeting click here. \nFor questions:\nTGC Early Head Start/Head Start parents contact Kristie Shields at 734-785-7705 x7541.\nAll other parents contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369.
URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/milestones-matter-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055523
CREATED:20240219T154721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T160233Z
UID:10000173-1712660400-1712664000@www.guidance-center.org
SUMMARY:Milestones Matter Part 2: The Preschool Years
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented by Michelle Mertic\, MSW\, LMSW\, EdD\, Director of Early Childhood Education\, Baker College \nTo register for this Zoom meeting click here. \nFor questions:\nTGC Head Start/Early Head Start parents call Kristie Shields at 734-318-4414. All other parents call Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369.
URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/milestones-matter-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Parents
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CREATED:20240215T175440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T180238Z
UID:10000172-1711026000-1711029600@www.guidance-center.org
SUMMARY:Milestones Matter Part 1: The Early Years (Birth up to 36 months)
DESCRIPTION:Developmental milestones are the skills most children achieve by a certain age such as rolling over\, crawling\, walking or talking. Join us to find out more about them\, as well as activities you can do to help promote your child’s growth and development. \nPresented by Michelle Mertic\, MSW\, LMSW\, EdD\, Director of Early Childhood Education\, Baker College \nTo register for this Zoom meeting click here. \nFor questions:\nTGC Early Head Start/Head Start parents contact Kristie Shields at 734-785-7705 x7541.\nAll other parents contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369.
URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/milestones-matter-1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055523
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055523
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055523
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055523
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055523
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
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