These comprehensive workshops are created for parents of preteens and teens. The skills you learn in these classes will give you confidence and courage to meet the challenges—and savor the joys—of your children’s teen years. March 20, 2024: Is This Normal or What? March 27, 2024: Understanding Social Media & App Technology April 3, […]
Developmental milestones are the skills most children achieve by a certain age such as throwing a ball, holding a pencil or riding a bike. Come 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, […]
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is partnering with The Guidance Center to provide a Cooking Matters at the Store workshop, where we discuss money saving grocery shopping and nutrition tips. Participants will receive a $10 e-gift card after attending. Topics include: • Money-saving tips on purchasing produce • MyPlate food groups • Reading nutrition facts […]
The Guidance Center's Parenting from the Heart - Caregiver Café presents Speak for Yourself: How Estate Planning Documents Can Protect You and Your Loved Ones presented by Erin Peets, Staff Attorney for Elder Law & Advocacy Center Have you ever asked yourself, who will care for my children if and when something happens to […]
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 […]
Adolescence is a time when the first signs of mental illness often appear and also the time when drug use typically starts. As concerns about youth mental health continue to grow and youth overdose rates are rising, it's time to come together to show them we care. Raffles & light refreshments provided. More info […]
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 […]
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 […]
United Front: Working Together as a Blended Family A blended family concept leaves room for countless benefits because it provides opportunities for children and parents to develop positive family relationships, open communication and problem-solving skills. Children from mixed families may also be more open to understanding different cultures, values and beliefs. Workshop Sessions […]
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 […]
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