Great Start Livingston

Maternal mental health matters 💚

Becoming a parent can be a beautiful, life-changing experience, but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. New parents may experience sadness, anxiety, irritability, difficulty bonding, intrusive thoughts, sleep or eating challenges, or simply feel like they’re not themselves.

That’s why we include resources in the Welcome Baby Bags we share with new families. We want parents to know they are not alone, what they’re feeling matters, and support is available.

Taking care of yourself is taking care of your baby ❤️

Find resources to help: https://linktr.ee/gslPostnatal

FREE car seat checks on Sunday! Sign up at the link below and keep the kids safe ❣️

Don't forget to sign up for our free car seat check this weekend! https://bit.ly/4xaBLCn

Looking for something to do tomorrow? Howell Nature Center is hosting a FREE community day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 🌲🍄🦌

🐢Join us this Friday 🦉

To say thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal from our go wild for wildlife campaign! We invite you to a FREE day of fun!!!

Admission will be free
Skytykes will be open from 10-4 for no additional charge
Keeper talks all day!

We would love if a food Truck could come!! We know its last minute but tag your favorite food truck below to get them to come out!

A great opportunity for those in Livingston County in need of housing 💛

FREE webinar happening tomorrow evening with MI Stronger Family- Michigan State University Extension for any families needing help with picky eaters 💚

Struggling to get your child to eat their fruits and veggies? Parents struggle each day with how to get their children to make healthy food choices. Learn strategies on how to navigate selective eating and food aversions. Tuesday, August 18th from 7:30-9pm ET on Zoom. Certificates are available. Registration is required: https://bit.ly/summerextras26
Please contact Courtney Aldrich, [email protected], with questions.

We’re down to the final few days of summer break for some of our local school districts, so now is the perfect time to squeeze in a little fun 😎

Check out this week’s list and find something fun to do with your little ones!

Remember: getting out and exploring together gives young children opportunities to learn, build connections, practice new skills and create memories along the way. 💕

How does your child’s developing brain influence reading, behavior and resilience?

Join us for a FREE Parent Workshop for Ages 0-5: The Neuroscience of Reading and Resilience, presented by Horacio Sanchez, President and CEO of Resiliency Inc.

Learn about the connection between neuroscience, resilience, behavior and literacy and discover practical insights you can use to support your child’s development at home and beyond.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 Livingston Educational Service Agency
1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell

FREE dinner and childcare for children 8 and under available.

Register here: https://bit.ly/Fall26ParentWorkshop

We had such a fun time at Ready, Set, School today with Livingston County Health Department at 242 Community Center Brighton 🍎📚

It was so great chatting with so many kids and families getting ready for the big transition to preschool and kindergarten. We made colorful paper chains to help count down the days until school starts and gave away some great books to help families build excitement for the year ahead!

We love helping kids feel confident, excited and READY for school ✏️🎒📖 Make it a great year!

Hope to see you today!

Ready, Set, School! 📚✏️ Join us this Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 2|42 Community Center in Brighton for a FREE health & safety fair for families with children ages 0–6!

We’ll be there with FREE books, plus a fun paper chain countdown craft to help little ones get excited for the first day of school! 🎨📖

There will also be:
🪖 Free helmets & books (while supplies last)
🚦 Pop-up Safety Town
👀 Vision screenings
🦷 Dental screenings
🍎 Snacks and more!

Come get ready for a great start to the school year 💚

We are so thrilled to see a brand new lactation room at Livingston Educational Service Agency!

Creating supportive spaces for families matters. A comfortable, private place to feed or pump can make it easier for parents to continue breastfeeding while balancing work and everyday life.

Supporting breastfeeding families helps create a community where families feel welcomed and supported from the very beginning.

Happy World Breastfeeding Month! 🍼💛