Fwd: MSU Extension Early Childhood Programs

[Suzanne Van Dam]

Michigan State University Extension

Child and Family Development October Offerings

MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents, caregivers and early childhood professionals. See below for our October offerings! And check out our Facebook page for more information and resources at MI Stronger Family - MSU Extension.

 

Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour

This free online series of parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Participants may register for as few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are on Tuesday evenings as follows:

·       Class dates:

o   10/5/21: ABC’s of Early Literacy

o   10/12/21: Developmental Stages of Self-Control

o   10/19/21: Let’s Talk - Parent Provider Communication

o   10/26/21: Talking with Kids About Race

·       Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8eEfSopmRxKQClY4dCPlGA

·       Attached are flyers for these workshops

 

For more information contact Courtney Aldrich at aldr...@msu.edu

 

Parenting Series

 

Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Families

This five week series is for parents of toddlers to teens and will explore developing routines, emotional control, rules and relationships, and being a calm, assertive parent.  

·       Class dates: Fridays October 1^st-October 29^th from 1-2:30 PM EST

·       Registration: http://bit.ly/GPOct2021

·       Attached is a flyer and graphics for social media

·       For more information contact Kylie Rymanowicz at ryma...@msu.edu

 

Building Early Emotional Skills (BEES) for Parents

This four week series is for parents of children ages 0-3 and will help parents learn about their young child’s social emotional development including managing biting, tantrums, and supporting your child’s emotions.

·       Class dates: Wednesdays October 6^th-October 27^th from 7:30-9 PM EST

·       Registration: http://bit.ly/BEESOct2021

·       Attached is a flyer and graphics for social media

·       For more information contact Kylie Rymanowicz at ryma...@msu.edu

 

The Parent Talk System

This 6 week series is for parents of toddlers to teens 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.

·       Class dates: Mondays, October 4^th-November 8^th from 8-9:30 PM

·       Registration:  https://events.anr.msu.edu/ParentTalkOctober2021/

·       Attached is a flyer and graphics for social media

·       For more information, contact Courtney Aldrich, aldr...@msu.edu

 

Family FAQs

Join MSU Extension for Extension Extras Family FAQs! This one hour program features MSU Extension child and family development experts answering your pressing parenting questions. Pre-register and join via Zoom or watch the live stream on our Facebook page @MiStrongerFamily.

·       October 21^st at 10am What to do about childhood fears? Is your child scared of the dark? Monsters under the bed? Spiders? This might seem silly or illogical to you, but it’s really scary to them! Join us to talk about childhood fears, what is normal, and what you can do to help. Share your questions and concerns and receive live answers! Pre-register at https://bit.ly/3tbaUpz and join via Zoom or join live on Facebook @MiStrongerFamily

Click here to submit your parenting questions in advance or submit questions via Zoom or Facebook Live chat.  Social media graphics are attached.

 

For more information contact Carrie Shrier at shr...@msu.edu.

 

Early Childhood Professional Development Classes

These free online classes provide professional development training hours for early childhood professionals. Credit in the MiRegistry system is available.

 

The Resilience Toolbox

·       October 21^st from 7-8:30 PM

·       Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EZwalNU8T7C3kXQvQLdK_A

 

The Purpose of Play

·       October 22^nd from 1-2:30 PM

·       Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EZwalNU8T7C3kXQvQLdK_A

 

Attached are flyers for these workshops. For more information contact Vivian Washington at wash...@msu.edu

 

 

Courtney Aldrich

Program Instructor, Child and Family Development

Michigan State University Extension

(517)552-6909 (office)

aldr...@msu.edu

pronouns: she/her/hers

 

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. 

 

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Suzanne Van Dam
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1196 Ecorse Rd., Ypsilanti, MI  48198
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suz...@friendsindeedmi.org
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Phone: (734)340-9042
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