Parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals can now access a comprehensive array of free online classes offered by MSU Extension, catering to children of varying ages. These educational resources are designed to enhance parenting skills and professional development, with diverse topics scheduled for March.
For further assistance, individuals are encouraged to contact their local Extension office or connect with a Child and Family Development team member nearby.
Stay updated with additional resources by following their Facebook page: MI Stronger Family – MSU Extension.
Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour
Join these complimentary online workshops designed to guide parents through the complexities and rewards of raising children. Attendees can opt to participate in any or all of the sessions, held on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET:
- 3/04/2025: Exploring Parenting Styles
- 3/11/2025: Talking With Kids About Race
- 3/18/2025: Parenting in the Digital Age
- 3/25/2025: Importance of Outdoor Play
Registration: Register here
Kinship Caregiver Classes
Special classes aimed at relatives caring for a family member’s children are available:
Evening Workshop:
3/12/2025: Positive Discipline
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
3/21/2025: Helping Kids Manage Stress
Parenting Series
The Parent Talk System: A six-week course for caregivers of children of all ages, focusing on effective communication and behavioral strategies. Gain insights on setting limits, promoting independence, and more. This course offers MIRegistry Credit and attendance certificates.
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting: This five-week series aids parents in establishing routines, managing emotions, and navigating discipline. Participants will learn strategies for becoming calm and assertive parents. MIRegistry Credit and certificates of attendance are provided.
Early Childhood Professional Development Classes
Enhance your professional skills with these free classes, eligible for MIRegistry Credit:
Let’s Talk: Parent and Provider Communication
Inquiring Minds Want to Know – Science for Young Minds
For further details, contact Vivian Washington at [email protected].
In-Person Workshop: Including All of Us
This comprehensive training emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within early childhood settings. It encourages educators to reflect on personal beliefs and incorporate anti-bias education. The program is six hours long, available in flexible session formats, and offers MiRegistry approval and completion certificates.
- For workshop scheduling, contact Vivian Washington at [email protected]
Online Self-Paced Classes
Engage in these convenient online classes at your preferred pace:
Positive Discipline: This course helps adults create environments that foster young children’s self-control. Available in both “parent and caregiver” and “professional” tracks, it offers certificates and professional development hours, along with MiRegistry credit.
Infant Safety: Partnering with the Livingston County Child Abuse Prevention Council, this course covers infant safe sleep, handling crying, and transportation safety. Completion certificates and MIRegistry credit are granted.
MI Parenting Resource: A free program aimed at strengthening parent-child relationships and promoting positive behaviors.
Additional Resources
MSU Extension collaborates with other states’ Cooperative Extensions to offer more resources. Explore Fit and Healthy Kids at this link for online professional development workshops.
RELAX: Alternative to Anger for Parents and Caregivers: This workshop addresses managing emotions in young children and assists parents in supporting self-control development. Led by Courtney Aldrich from MSU Extension, the course provides MIRegistry Credit and is accessible live or via recording.
Dates and times: March 3, 2025, 7:00-8:00 PM CT (8-9 PM ET)
Registration: Register here (closes on the preceding Sunday at noon)
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