Keep children safe. Community Action of Allegan County has free Car Seat Inspections and car seats for families in need. Their next inspection date is January 14th (9am-12pm) at 323 Water Street, Allegan. Sign up for an appointment at carseats@communityactionallegan.org.
Happy New Year! It's time to start Talking About Taking Care of Ourselves.
We are talking about the holidays this month- It's New Year’s Eve, "the day every new year is met with anticipation around the world, as revelers party, set off fireworks, set resolutions and count down to midnight to welcome in new beginnings. In many post-Soviet countries, the holiday is celebrated with traditions similar to Christmas, such as the arrival of gifts from 'Grandfather Frost'.'" Happy New Year's Eve!
This January, we are Talking About Taking Care of Ourselves. Check out our free Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learns and our dally posts with tips and local resources to help keep us healthy this winter season and into the New Year.
Free diapers are available for families in need at Community Action of Allegan County (323 Water Street, Allegan) on these dates next month: 1/2, 1/14, 1/26, 1/28
MSU Extension- Kinship Caregiver classes are back!! These Tuesday classes are targeted for relatives caring for another relative’s children. Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dZEat3Y_RLmerD7NcoQGyA
Mark your calendars for FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS this 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!
We’re asking for YOUR VOICE & attendance at our January 21st Allegan County meeting . Allegan County parents/caregivers will receive a $25 stipend for attending this meeting in person. Sign up at https://forms.gle/Gdh76NFpRZZvcCAm6
We are talking about the holidays this month- Today is Boxing Day. "During the Victorian era the upper class would box up leftover food, money, or goods and give them to their tradesmen & servants for reliable service all year. " Learn more at https://www.almanac.com/boxing-day
We are talking about the holidays this month- Today is Zarathosht Diso, " a holiday founded by the Prophet Zoroaster more than 3,000 years ago. Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions that honor the death of their prophet on this day, typically by visiting a fire temple and offering prayers."
We are talking about the holidays this month- Today is the start of Kwanzaa, a week-long cultural holiday that honors African-American heritage. Learn more at https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/kwanzaa
We are talking about the holidays this month- Today is Christmas a "Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was the son of God." Learn more at "https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/facts-about-christmas/
We are talking about the holidays this month- Today we celebrate Christmas Eve," the end of Advent season & the night shepherds kept watch over their flocks & saw the bright star in the sky signaling the birth of Jesus Christ " Learn more at https://nationaltoday.com/christmas-eve/
We are talking about the holidays this month- Today marks Festival of Yule, which "cheerily marked the season of winter solstice (the shortest day and longest night of the year!)" Learn more at https://www.kidzworld.com/article/26375-yule/
"Do you leave cookies and milk out for Santa? Find out what kind of treats children all around the world leave for Santa! in the book A World of Cookies for Santa by M.E. Furman"- Listen along at https://youtu.be/GpFs734w-w4?si=2n_8I7uQYQV1_Ltr
We’re asking for YOUR VOICE & attendance at our January 21st Allegan County meeting . Allegan County parents/caregivers will receive a $25 stipend for attending this meeting in person. Sign up at https://forms.gle/Gdh76NFpRZZvcCAm6
Learn more about Hanukkah by listening to Hanukkah Lights Written by David Martin &
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet at https://youtu.be/t6kKa0SmpWQ?si=fFe78quS1BNk6nyL
We are talking about the holidays this month-Today is Hanukkah an "eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights that includes the lighting of a nine-branched menorah each night." Learn more at https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/hanukkah-101/
Try these 7 Family Time and Learning Tips for the Holidays to mix quality time with learning
at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/7-family-time-and-learning-tips-for-the-holidays
📣 Parents! There is Still Time to Enroll in PreK this school year!
We have availability for NO-COST, HIGH-QUALITY PreK programs for 4-year-olds in Allegan, Fennville, Hopkins, Martin, Wayland, Plainwell, and Otsego
✅ Give your child a strong start!
📅 Enroll today at https://miearlychildhood.org/index.php?county=3&p=3
🎒 Don’t miss this opportunity!
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