Developmental milestones are the skills most children achieve by a certain age such as rolling over, crawling, walking or talking. Join us to find out more about them, as well as activities you can do to help promote your child’s growth and development. Presented by Michelle Mertic, MSW, LMSW, EdD, Director of Early Childhood Education, […]
Nurture the Future presents this free virtual parenting workshop. Susan Yeghissian from BeSMART and Mary Miller, Clinical Child Therapist come together in this workshop to provide gun safety awareness information as well as a discussion about how parents can help their kids process what they learn at home and at school about guns and the […]
The Guidance Center’s Nurture the Future program is hosting an in-person self-care workshop for Mental Health Awareness Month with Caitlin Brown, yoga instructor and founder of Mindful Detroit. All parents and teens 11 years and older are welcome to come experience and learn stress relief tips and explore improved self-compassion and confidence. No experience […]
Nurture the Future and New Hope present Family Friday: Getting Good with Grief This in-person event provides support for parents and children ages 4-14 who have experienced loss and could benefit from new coping skills. New Hope Center brings their family-centered approach to grief support including: • family dinner and family activity • learning and […]
Transitioning from preschool to kindergarten can be both challenging and exciting and there is much to consider to ensure your child is prepared to thrive: • Is my child able to identify and regulate emotions? • Does my child have age appropriate self-help skills? • Can my child understand and follow two-step directions? Join us […]
Please join us for Kids' Art in the Park. Creative art is so important for the growth and development of children. Children learn skills that help them through adulthood. The arts establish critical thinking, math skills, motor skills, language skills, and the ability to connect with others. Let's get messy and explore! Music & movement […]
Parents and caregivers are invited to this series to improve communication and bonding, learn relaxation techniques, and increase caregiver confidence. This class is best suited for babies at least 6 weeks old and up until they start crawling. Week 1 (October 9) - Leg & Feet Massage Week 2 (October 16) - Abdomen & Chest […]
Join The Guidance Center's Nurture the Future program and Detroit CHEMpreneurIST for an exciting afternoon learning about crafting beauty products and the ins and outs of launching your own brand. Kids will learn: About Chemistry: Explore the various types of mixtures in everyday life, with a special focus on how these concepts apply to creating […]
Join us for outside yoga at Heritage Park with Caitlin Brown from Mindful Detroit for this free parent/child activity. Yoga techniques and poses will be beginner-friendly, including fun poses kids will enjoy. This event is geared toward children age 6 and up, but younger ages are welcome to attend. No childcare provided. Yoga mats will […]
All Head Start families are welcome at this FREE family event for caregivers and children 4-8 years old! Join us for: • R.E.A.D.Y Bedtime Routine presentation and handout materials (chart, stickers, magnet) • Story time • Pizza dinner • Free pajamas and stuffed bear for every registered child ages 4-8! For questions or more information […]
Do you know what apps your kids are using online and why? Do you know what parental controls are available to keep your kids safe? Did you know that sexting can be illegal in Michigan? Join Alisha Meneely from the Michigan Child Protection Registry for this FREE Zoom event and learn about what our kids […]
Families are invited to this FREE outdoor event! Rain or shine, come and enjoy: • Nature wildlife trails • Chalk art • Outdoor scavenger hunts • Indoor fall arts and crafts • Kids’ fishing game • Meet Puddles the Blue Goose • Family bird identification station • FREE binoculars for kids • FREE apple cider […]
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