Unlock a wealth of knowledge with Michigan State University Extension’s diverse lineup of complimentary online courses. Catering to both parents and early childhood professionals, these workshops aim to enhance skills and understanding in nurturing young minds. Explore the courses available this March!
For more information, contact a local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team member near you.
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Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour
MSU Extension offers free online workshops aimed at supporting parents through various parenting challenges and achievements. Participants can choose to attend any or all of these sessions, held every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 PM ET:
Class dates:
- March 3: Importance of Outdoor Play
- March 10: Talking With Kids About Differences
- March 17: Exploring Parenting Styles
- March 24: Setting the Stage: Promoting Social-Emotional Health in Young Children
- March 31: Mathematics for Infants and Toddlers
Class Times: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P0YlHZ2eRWWbHdsyDB25BQ
Parenting Series
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting
This five-week series is designed for parents seeking to foster cooperation, establish routines, manage emotional challenges, and implement effective discipline. Attendees can earn MIRegistry Credit and a certificate of attendance.
Building Early Emotional Skills
Targeting caregivers of children aged 0-3, this four-week program focuses on developing social-emotional skills in young children. Participants will learn to manage stress, understand temperament, handle tantrums, and more. MIRegistry Credit and certificates of attendance are provided.
Early Childhood Professional Development Classes
These free online workshops offer professional development credits for early childhood educators. MIRegistry Credit is available for all classes.
Importance of Outdoor Play
Understanding a Toddler’s World
Explore a toddler’s perspective with this insightful session. Register here.
In-Person Workshop: Including All of Us
This in-depth training addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion in early childhood settings. It’s a six-hour program, either in one day or split over two sessions, offering practical strategies for equitable education. Contact Courtney Aldrich at aldric82@msu.edu to schedule.
Online Self-Paced Classes
Complete these online courses at your convenience.
Positive Discipline
This course offers insights into fostering self-control in children through appropriate environments and experiences. Available in both “parent and caregiver” and “professional” tracks, it provides MIRegistry Credit and a certificate of attendance.
Infant Safety
In collaboration with the Livingston County Child Abuse Prevention Council, this course covers safe sleep, crying management, and safe transport for infants. Certificates and MIRegistry Credit are available.
MI Parenting Resource
Designed to bolster parent-child relationships statewide, this online program provides strategies for encouraging positive child behavior.
Additional Resources
Michigan State University Extension collaborates with other state Extensions to offer further resources. Discover “Fit and Healthy Kids” at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/, offering online professional development workshops.
Kindness Counts: Teaching Children Prosocial Skills that Stick
This session provides research-based methods for encouraging prosocial behavior and emotional growth in childcare settings. Offered in partnership with universities across several states, it grants MIRegistry Credit to participants. Join the live session or view the recording later. Register at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/one-hour-once-month-webinars/; registration closes Sunday at noon prior to the webinar.
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