
Preschool enrollment begins today at Learn n Grow in Otsego.


Don't forget to attend our free Butterfly Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learn TODAY (2/11) at the Dorr Township Library at 10:30 am. Each family will receive a free book to take home!


Don't forget to attend our free Butterfly Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learn TOMORROW (2/11) at the Dorr Township Library at 10:30 am. Each family will receive a free book to take home!


Sofas are not safe for sleeping babies. Babies are safest sleeping in their own crib, bassinet or pack and play. #safesleep


Allegan County Preschool Enrollment is OPEN! Enroll your child at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected



It's time to ENROLL your 4 year for FREE Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected


Mark your calendars for our LAST FAMILY FUN FRIDAY on 2/14/24 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!


Kinship Caregiver classes are back!! These Tuesday classes are targeted for relatives caring for another relative’s children. Join us on 2/12/2025 for Parenting in the Digital Age. Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dZEat3Y_RLmerD7NcoQGyA


Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting. Are you wondering how to gain greater cooperation from your children? Struggling with chores or routines? Not sure how to handle discipline issues? Join us for this five-week parenting education series for parents with children of all ages will explore developing routines, emotional control, rules, and relationships, and being a calm, assertive parent. Register at https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VpZf3ks77yZZGu


Today's Play-and-Learn at Allegan District Library is cancelled due to the weather! Please be safe.


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 on 2/11/2025: for Together We Can: Co-Parenting. Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Le_iCk-wSX-LjKwyxny6nA


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.



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!


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


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


Allegan County Preschool Enrollment is officially OPEN! Enroll your child at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected



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
