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Parenting Moments Guides (PDF) - presented by Healthier Urban Families program, created by Beverly Weathington, LMSW
Independence in Children
Family Fun on a Budget
Self Care and Parenting
It's My Birthday
A Body at Rest
2024 Resolutions: As a Family We
Encouraging Generousity in Children
Teaching Tolerance
My Child is Struggling
Routines and Schedules
Bringing Back the Fun: Enjoying Time with Your Child
Promoting Independence in Children
Cooking with Children
Supporting Loss
Just Try It
In Case of Emergency
Teaching Peace and Justice
An Enhanced You
Teaching Tolerance
Volunteering:Teaching the Art of Giving
ADHD and Your Family
Intentional Family Time
Up and Out: Back to School
Moving Towards Anti-Racism as a Family
Supporting Children when Violence Occures
Embracing Imperfect Parenting
Unearthing Your Child's Interests
Family Fun on a Budget
Observing Black History Month
Human Trafficking: Keeping Children Safer
Making Memories: Putting Enjoyment at the Top of Your List
When Children Need Mental Health Services Oct. 2021
Gratitude and Young Children
Demystifying the Morning Rush
Back to School 2021- Preparing your Family
Boredom Buster: the Gift of Reading
Self Love: A Vital Part of Parenting
The Gift of Reading
Giving Children Opportunities to Express Freedom
Talking to Children about Media Violence
The Reboot: Promote Family Harmony - Jan 2021
Making Memories: Putting Enjoyment at the Top of Your List - Dec 2020
Creating Safe and Happy Memories: Home for the Holidays
Thankful and Safe: Celebrating Holidays During Covid-19
It's Time to Come In: Fine Tuning for Fall
Covid-19: Impact on Support Services for Children with Special Needs
Parental Decision Making During Covid-19
Promoting Positive Racial Identity in Black Children
Fathering in Challenging Times - Carolyn Joy Dayton, PHD, LP, LMSW, IMH-E(IV)
Safer Outside Fun (During COVID)
Celebrations & During Social Distancing
Bedtime Challenges
Self Care for Parents
Indoor Family Fun
Routines & Schedules
Parenting Checkup
https://www.parentingcheckup.org/web-sources
The 5-a-Day Parenting Program is a resource available to you through the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development! The program focuses on building children's school readiness. It can all be done on a Smartphone.
Here is how it works: HERE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_b9xbLs3x8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of8O3j-I6fc&t=8s
https://www.yotube.com/watch?v=xn0KFH73Lh0&t=87s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJVMk4NCUE4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwfr8JftMeM&t=28s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISJ6TgNO0z0&t=27s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh7ogSO8UC0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HifW5ZOZQdw&t=3s
Removing Attention:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYa35GW9cNE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSOU3QwVWLw&t=11s
Logical Consequences:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_SWrWJJuRI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-WaM-dD2gQ
Basic Needs for Metro Detroit Families
- 211 (call 211 or go to https://www.mi211.org/) is run by United Way of Southeast Michigan and can connect families with a variety of resources (housing, financial support, food, etc.)
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Apply for unemployment benefits https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241---,00.html
Fun & Educational Online Activities for Children
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Michigan Science Center is doing science lessons each weekday at 2:30 pm (streaming through Facebook Live): https://www.facebook.com/MI.Science.Center
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Mo Wiliams (author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and many other books) has created YouTube videos to teach drawing (called "Lunch Doodles"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8&fbclid=IwAR3f4zjsVCO7dT2ERWpPf-YhytFcjGwXHTaj7vD6-uujsog2bpFvCcy9_uI
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The Dad Lab is a Facebook page with lots of fun science activities: https://www.facebook.com/thedadlab/
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Museums doing virtual tours: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
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Ranger Rick Magazine is doing a free digital subscription: https://rangerrick.org/freedigital/
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Scholastic has lots of online resources: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables/activities-and-printables-guides/free-printables-for-all-ages.html
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Go Noodle (fun music and movement activities to break up the day; there are also relaxation and calming focused videos) has a free version that can be used at home (lots of kids do this in school, so having it at home would be some nice continuity): https://www.gonoodle.com/
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Cosmic Kids Yoga https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
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PBS Kids fun & free educational Apps for preschoolers: https://www.dptv.org/education/talking-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus/
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Many places offer free online programs: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/?fbclid=IwAR0wbINNR7fngA6p9zdmGW4GocgxkCdcKzrY5YXLFxdrBMPXJWy4mGss_BE