Every February, we start "TALKING ABOUT PRESCHOOL" because preschool enrollment opens up for the next school year online. You can now ENROLL your child for the 2025-2026 preschool year at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
If you missed our FAMILY FUN FRIDAY today, we shared the story Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard . Please feel free to share this story with your child at home by listening to the author's reading at https://youtu.be/od-7XLABK2o?si=ZO1kI2nQJECbqh1Y
Allegan County Preschool Enrollment is OPEN! Enroll your child at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
Going to the doctor's office can be scary for some children. You can prepare your child by watching Daniel Tiger Goes to the Doctor at https://pbskids.org/daniel/stories/daniel-goes-to-the-doctor?language=en
Did you know Positive Options offers a free Grief Support Group every Thursday (8-9:30am) at their Allegan location- 114 Chestnut St, Allegan, MI. If you are experiencing grief, you are NOT alone. Please join this caring team for additional support.
Don't forget- communicating your concerns at doctor’s visits is very important because YOU are the expert on your child's development. Learn more at https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/communicating-at-doctors-visits/
Schedule a FREE oral, vision, and hearing screening through the Allegan County Health Department for your child by calling (269)673-5411. The next screening date is February 3rd, 2025
Don't forget to attend our free Caterpillar Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learn TODAY (1/27) at Ransom District Library at 10:30am. Each family will receive a free book to take home!
Don't forget to attend our free Caterpillar Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learn TOMORROW (1/27) at Ransom District Library at 10:30am. Each family will receive a free book to take home!
This week's MSU Extension- Extras Parenting Hour topic is Potty Training Pointers. Find out more on 1/28 from 8-9:30pm. Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Le_iCk-wSX-LjKwyxny6nA#/registration
Get out of the house and get connected with others at our free FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS in January & 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!
If you missed our FAMILY FUN FRIDAY today, we shared the story When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith. Feel free to share this story with your child at home by listening to the author's reading at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NY-tdAwxiU
Positive Options offers support for pregnancy, labor and delivery, parenting, coparenting/single parenting, healthy relationships, life skills and so much more.
We have mentors available to listen, give encouragement, and walk alongside as we travel
this parenting road together. You can earn points to spend in our baby boutique by taking pregnancy or parenting classes. We typically have items such as diapers, formula, baby/toddler clothes as well as larger baby items. We want to give you the best preparation possible for the arrival of your little one.
Get connected with Positive Options at Help Me Grow Allegan- https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
Schedule a FREE oral, vision, and hearing screening through the Allegan County Health Department for your child by calling (269)673-5411. The next screening date is February 3rd, 2025
There's still time to sign up for Early Head Start programs for pregnant mothers and families with children ages 0-2 years old. Get connected with Community Action of Allegan County at Help Me Grow Allegan- https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/get-connected
Let's Talk About Taking Care of Ourselves- Did you know there are so many different ways to move? Try dancing along with Grover! https://youtu.be/H0pn2NPDZvM?si=2LS9SFHnXxWBFElu
Let's Talk About Taking Care of Ourselves through Practicing Mindfulness With Belly Breathing at https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/practice-mindfulness-with-belly-breathing
Nobody likes getting sick but maybe this song will help your child feel better-Listen to Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood When You're Sick, Rest is Best Song at https://pbskids.org/videos/watch/when-youre-sick-rest-is-best-song/10535
This week's MSU Extension- Extras Parenting Hour topic is Positive Discipline. Find out more on 1/21 from 8-9:30pm. Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Le_iCk-wSX-LjKwyxny6nA#/registration
Get out of the house and get connected with others at our free FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS in January & 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!
