Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012!
June's Family Fun Guide
VIRTUAL PARENT MEETINGS

All Dads are invited to DAD'S ONLY ZOOM MEETING!
RSVP by emailing trogana@baisd.net
RSVP by emailing trogana@baisd.net
RSVP by emailing trogana@baisd.net
ONLINE PARENTING CLASSES
ONLINE CHILDBIRTH CRASH COURSE
Expecting parents:  McLaren Bay Region  is offering a free ONLINE CHILDBIRTH CRASH COURSE that includes a virtual tour of the Family BirthPlace. 

Information includes: Signs of preterm labor, labor & birth, management of labor discomfort (natural & medications), postpartum & baby honeymoon. 

For more information email rebecca.morgan@mclaren.org
Through tools that encourage and enhance human connection, OUR COMMUNITY LISTENS is fostering a society where care and compassion rise above indifference.

Class Dates and RSVP:
This workshop focuses on building a positive parent-child relationship. It covers topics such as how to play with your child, how to be child-directed, the use of praise and encouragement, and positive discipline techniques such as time-out and planned ignoring.

Mondays in June, July, & August at 10 AM

RESOURCES TO KEEP KIDS ENGAGED
GREAT LAKES BAY PARENTS CALENDAR
Calendar includes local BUSINESSES offering both onsite and virtual programming: 

• Classes
• Outdoor Ideas and Activities
• STEM resources
• Virtual tours
• Story Times
• Mindfulness

PROGRAMS TO KEEP KIDS ENGAGED THROUGH SUMMER
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
FREE books for kids
ages 0-5.
BEDTIME MATH
"Every day, we serve up a quick bite of wacky math just for fun."
Ages 3-9
MATH IN THE MAIL
Develop mathematical skills in 3-year-old kids.
Age 3
MID-MICHIGAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Play At Home Catalog
CHIPPEWA NATURE CENTER
Nature lessons, scavenger hunts, and more.
All ages.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Virtual events, prizes, and more.
All ages.
SESAME IN COMMUNITIES
Discover games, videos and more on topics important to you and your child
Ages 0-6
TALKING IS TEACHING
Resources for simple tips & ideas on talking, reading & singing with young kids during everyday moments.
ST MATH
web-based visual instructional program that leads to deep conceptual understanding of math.
Grades K-8
LOVE SCREEN FREE TIME
We are dedicated to promoting screen-free time and we have created a campaign that promotes activities that helps you unplug and connect. Sign-up to the TEXT MESSAGE NETWORK and follow #LoveScreenFreeTime on social media for ideas and resources.

Sign up for FREE text messages at this link: https://www.remind.com/join/f93akk
STEM PIPELINE

Printable STEM Activities
NASA Coloring Book
Playdough to Plato
Stem Activity workbook
Easy At-home Science Experiments
The STEM Laboratory

THE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEM

Facebook Activities
Follow & like the Facebook page for screen-free activities.

MID-MICHIGAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

Facebook Activities
Follow & like the Facebook page for screen-free activities.

PARENT RESOURCES
BAY-ARENAC PREGNANCY
TO PRESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

The Bay-Arenac Pregnancy to Preschool Partnership wants to support you in finding the best possible programs for your family. 

Programs include:
  • Maternal Infant Health Program
  • Early Head Start
  • Starting Strong
  • Head Start
BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Maternal Infant Health Program and WIC during the Stay Home order and are making plans to reopen these Clinics and Immunization Clinic in June. 

For details visit the BCHD website at  www.baycounty-mi.gov/health .
COVID-19 RESOURCES
DO YOU NEED INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19?

For up-to-date and credible information about the COVID-19 and our region check the Great Lakes Bay Regional website.

DO YOU NEED FOOD?

Michigan's Meet Up and Eat Up Map
If you are in need of food, please check it out for a organization that is providing free meals near you.



EBT PROGRAM
DO YOU NEED HELP?

211 is here 24/7/365 to connect you with help of all kinds, like housing support to financial assistance.




DO YOU FEEL ALONE?

If you’re experiencing anxiety during these times, you’re not alone. Crisis Text Line offers free, confidential, and 24/7 crisis counseling that anyone can reach with just a text. They have trained Crisis Counselors to take on hard conversations about anxiety, abuse, and more.

Text BELONG to 741741.
CHILD CARE RELIEF FUND GRANTS

A grant program that helps child care providers cover costs during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The goal of the program is to help you stay in business and make child care more affordable for Michigan families. These grants are non-competitive and you can apply for funding in right now. There will be additional funding available in May and June.

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