This December we are "Talking About the Holidays!" . Most Allegan County events happen the 1st weekend in December. Check out our "Holiday Happenings" to learn more. This post contains information for Allegan, Dorr Township, and Fennville. The next post includes additional Allegan County cities.









This December we are "Talking About the Holidays!" . Most Allegan County events happen the 1st weekend in December. Check out our "Holiday Happenings" to learn more. This post contains information for Hopkins, Martin, Leighton Township, Otsego, Plainwell, and Wayland. The previous post includes other Allegan County cities.










Happy Thanksgiving from Help Me Grow Allegan!

Find out more about Raising Grateful Kids: Why Giving Thanks Is Good for the Soul at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/raising-grateful-kids-why-giving-thanks-is-good-for-the-soul

This Thanksgiving: Practice Gratitude and Honor the Real Story at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/thanksgiving-practicing-gratitude-and-honoring-the-real-story

Check out these fun Thanksgiving and Gratitude Crafts for Kids- https://www.pbs.org/parents/video/collection/thanksgiving-and-gratitude-crafts-for-kids?video=family-hands-garland

Here are some Great Ways Kids Can Help Prepare for a Family Gathering- https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/ways-kids-can-help-prepare-for-a-family-gathering

Planning a holiday trip with your baby? Make sure you have a #safesleep space at your destination and make sure your car seat is properly installed before taking off! Click to learn more about proper installation at https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Information-for-Families.aspx

Share your favorite stories or memories of your parent/grandparent with your child. Then sing along to Grandparents are Great at https://youtu.be/JRVytQVEOuQ?si=Iewix9LdewxPAbr8 .

Learn how to Turn Sibling Rivalry Into Sibling Revelry at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/turning-sibling-rivalry-into-sibling-revelry

TODAY (November 21st) is our "Butterfly Play-&-Learn" at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. Come join the FREE fun! Miss Kelli will be available for her Parent Village too. Check out her parent giveaways.

Tomorrow (November 21st) is our "Butterfly Play-&-Learn" at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. Come join the FREE fun! Miss Kelli will be available for her Parent Village too. Check out her parent giveaways.

Little one won't stop crying? Movement, white noise, hearing your voice, or a change of scenery may work. Once calm, practice #safesleep. Learn more soothing tips at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Safety-and-Injury-Prevention/Safe-Sleep/Soothing_A_Crying_Baby.pdf

Learn more about Creating an Emotionally Supportive Home Environment at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/creating-an-emotionally-supportive-home-environment

TODAY (November 18th) is our "Caterpillar Play-&-Learn" at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. Come join the FREE fun! Miss Kelli will be available for her Parent Village too. Check out her parent giveaways.

Learn more about How to Foster Positive Sibling Relationships at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-foster-positive-sibling-relationships

Tomorrow (November 18th) is our "Caterpillar Play-&-Learn" at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. Come join the FREE fun! Miss Kelli will be available for her Parent Village too. Check out her parent giveaways.

Today we are talking about relationships at https://pbskids.org/videos/watch/pbs-kids-talk-about-love/1482712/relationships-and-family/108553

TODAY (November 15th) is our "Butterfly Play-&-Learn" at Fennville Elementary School from 11:30am-12:30pm . Come join the FREE fun! Miss Kelli will be available for her Parent Village too. Check out her parent giveaways.

Did you know there are supports created just for grandparents with your unique opportunities and challenges in mind at https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/grandparenting-today-provider/


