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5 Tips for Choosing a Childcare Program
Finding the right childcare can feel overwhelming, but these five tips can help guide your decision with confidence. From getting recommendations to trusting your gut, learn how to choose a nurturing, play-focused environment for your child.
Babies' World LLC
Our mission is to make parenting easier and healthier. That's why we work hard to assist you and your baby as best we can.
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Be Active: Go on a Walk!
A simple walk with your child offers big benefits - it's free, fun, and a great way to connect while boosting physical and mental health. Leave the screens behind, explore together, and enjoy the moment!
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Be Adventurous!
Go on a Scavenger Hunt
Turn outdoor play into an adventure with a simple scavenger hunt! It boosts your child's problem-solving, memory, and motor skills; plus, it's a fun way to explore the world together using all five senses. , and
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Care House of Oakland County
In-person 15-week parenting classes for parents and school-aged children 5-12 to help enhance your parenting skills.
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Care of Southeastern Michigan
The Nurturing Program is a class where concepts are taught to help with communication, handling emotions, working through challenging behaviors, and much more!
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Charity Motors
By donating your car to us, you actively participate in our mission to champion diverse charitable initiatives and provide cost-effective transportation solutions to low-income individuals.
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Child and Family Charities
We provide essential support and services to children, youth, and families in need. We work tirelessly to create brighter futures for those who need it most.
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Common Ground Love and Logic
6-week parenting workshop that combines education, parent support, group discussion, and workbook activities.
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Course for Parents
We provide access to the Parent Education Class, which may be a court-ordered parenting class required in the state of Michigan for parents that are seeking a divorce according to Michigan Law.
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Cradle Me Care
Our agency provides Home visitation support and care coordination for Medicaid-eligible Mothers and Infants.
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Encouraging Positive Behavior
Through Play, Praise, and Presence
When kids act out, they're often trying to connect in the only way they know how. This article offers six simple strategies to shift the attention toward positive behaviors and build a stronger bond with your child.
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Everyday Experiments:
Learning Through Play
Experiments are a fun and simple way to support your child's brain, speech, and social development, no matter their age! From bath bubbles to kitchen concoctions, everyday moments can become exciting learning adventures.
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Everything 4 Mom and Baby
We support Medicaid beneficiaries in achieving healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, and healthy infant growth and development.
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Finding the Balance: Managing
Screen Time for Young Children
While screen time is an unavoidable part of modern life, it's important to be intentional about how much and what kind of content young children are exposed to. By setting boundaries, choosing quality programs, and encouraging active engagement, families can reduce screen time and prioritize healthy development through play and connection.
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Freedom Road Transportation
Freedom Road Transportation provides affordable transportation options to low-income individuals in the community.
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Help your child build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond! Discover tips and activities that support early learning, social-emotional development, and school readiness—all designed to make the transition to kindergarten smoother for the whole family.
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Gleaners Food Bank
Gleaners' partners operating food pantry, soup kitchen distribution, and mobile food distributions, actively serving people in need
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Great Start Maternal Infant Health Program
Our mission is to provide you with the highest level of prenatal and infant care, support, and education for pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries.
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Greater Detroit Auto Auction
Bring documentation showing yearly income. Cars priced at a significant discount.
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home.
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Healthy Families America: Oakland
We offer free individualized family support for expecting parents and those with a newborn baby.
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Heart of the Holidays
The holiday assistance program will help children, seniors, and veterans by providing toys and clothing.
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How and Why to Read Wordless Picture Books
Reading wordless picture books with children supports early literacy by encouraging creativity, storytelling, and rich language development. These books are perfect for all ages and abilities, offering opportunities for meaningful conversation, imagination, and shared reading experiences.
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How to Talk with Your Young Child about Scary or Sad News
When children are exposed to upsetting news, they often look to adults for emotional cues and safety, making it essential for caregivers to manage their own feelings and provide simple, reassuring explanations. By maintaining routines, validating emotions, and seeking support when needed, parents can help children feel secure and navigate difficult moments with resilience.
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Kids in Motion
We provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies to meet the rehabilitation needs of children in a fun and welcoming environment.
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Lighthouse
We provide direct services (food, shelter, rental/utility, other financial assistance, crisis referrals) and stability and housing programs that develop and support self-sufficiency.
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Maternal Infant Health Program
This program nurtures health and wellness throughout pregnancy and infancy by partnering families with caring, trusted, and knowledgeable home visitors who serve the goals and needs of each family.
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Michigan Alliance for Families
Workshops for families and their children with developmental disabilities (ages birth-12) to develop skills that lead to self-determined lives.
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Mindfulness: Belly Breathing
Belly breathing is a simple mindfulness technique that helps children (and adults) feel calm and focused. This article shares playful ways to teach it, making it easy to practice and remember.
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Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House serves over 3,000 households per year. Providing Thanksgiving & Christmas food baskets for registered clients
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New Day Counseling: Love and Logic
Provide Love & Logic Parenting Classes; provides group classes & solo classes
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North Oakland Transportation Authority
In conjunction with Oakland County Veteran Services, NOTA is able to offer veterans Free rides in our service area for the duration of the grant. This includes widows and dependents.
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Nurturing Parenting
The Nurturing Parenting Programs are a family-centered trauma-informed initiative designed to build nurturing parenting skills.
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Oakland County Toys for Tots
Every year, the Toys for Tots program strives to collect thousands of new, unwrapped toys to distribute to needy kids.
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Open Door Outreach Center
Open Door offers programs to assist low-income families during the holidays and other special occasions.
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Parents As Teachers
We provide the information, support, and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
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Parents Need Friends Too!
Parenting is a powerful journey, and building friendships along the way can uplift and strengthen both you and your family.
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Play:
Thinking Outside of the Box
Sometimes, the simplest toys, like a cardboard box, offer the biggest opportunities for creativity, learning, and connection.
This article encourages parents to join their child's imaginative play, embrace the process over the product, and reuse everyday items to fuel exploration and fun.
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Positive Solutions for Families
Helping parents understand and address their child's behavior and, support their social-emotional development.
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Pregnant? What You Can Expect
Pregnancy is a unique journey each time, and whether it's your first or fifth baby, support, knowledge, and connection can make all the difference. This article offers guidance on what to expect during each trimester and highlights resources like doctors, home visitors, and Help Me Grow to ensure you feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
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RX Kids
Rx Kids provides universal and unconditional life-changing financial security for pregnant mothers and their infants.
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SMART Bus
SMART is Southeast Michigan's only regional public transportation provider, offering convenient, reliable, and safe transportation for Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties.
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Salvation Army-Pontiac
Families with children up to age 14 may apply for Christmas assistance from The Salvation Army corps community centers for help with toys and holiday meals.
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Sign up for your Library's Summer Reading Program
Reading builds vocabulary, empathy, and strengthens bonds between parents and children - it's quality time with lifelong benefits. Explore your local library's virtual services this summer and let the reading adventures begin for the whole family!
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Silverspoon Home Services
We provide in-person/ telehealth visits for pregnant mothers and infants (up to a year) with a licensed social worker, a registered nurse, and, if needed, a nutritionist or doula.
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Social & Emotional Health
Social-emotional health is just as essential as learning ABCs- helping kids build strong relationships, manage emotions, and navigate the world. Learn why early support matters and how adults can nurture a child's emotional well-being through everyday interactions.
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Stress Health - Domains of Wellness
The secret to happy families isn't avoiding hard times, it's learning how to navigate them with care, connection, and consistency. This article offers simple parenting goals, tips, and book recommendations to support your child's emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
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The Furniture Bank of SE Michigan
We strive to ensure that vulnerable families have properly furnished homes.
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The Original Free Charity Cars
The organization's main focus is to provide struggling families with free donated vehicles to assist them in their transition from dependency to self-sufficiency.
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The Trials of Teething
Is your 7-month-old drooling, mouthing everything, or extra fussy? It might be teething-check out these simple, soothing tips to help ease the discomfort.
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Tiny Tempers, Big Feelings:
Understanding Toddler Tantrums
Tantrums are a normal part of toddler development as little ones learn to navigate big emotions. Learn how to respond with empathy and build emotional tools that last a lifetime.
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Toilet Training Tips
Toilet training can be challenging, but with consistency, patience, and child-friendly strategies like using a step stool, reading together, and allowing toys, it can become a positive part of your child's routine.
Every child learns at their own pace, so celebrate small wins, follow their lead, and don't hesitate to reach out for support when needed.
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Trying New Foods
Getting kids to try new foods doesn't have to be a battle - small portions, no pressure, and a little fun go a long way! Involve them in shopping and cooking, and let them see you enjoying it too.
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USPS Operation Santa Claus
Operation Santa is an annual holiday season initiative by the United States Postal Service. The program accepts and organizes letters addressed to Santa Claus and invites adopters to respond to them.
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Water Play is Brain Building
Water play is a fun, sensory-rich activity that supports learning, motor skills, and communication for children of all ages. This article shares playful, hands-on ideas to explore water safety while building developmental skills.
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What to Look for in
an Early Childhood Curriculum
Choosing the right early childhood program involves understanding the importance of a curriculum that fosters engaged learners and values children as unique individuals. Parents should seek curricula that emphasize relationship-building, cultural respect, and active learning.
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What's On Your Plate?
This article offers tips for making mealtime enjoyable and stress-free for picky eaters, focusing on healthy food habits and family involvement. It emphasizes introducing new foods, creating routines, and modeling positive eating behaviors.
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Why you should talk to your child's teacher... and how to do it
Building a strong connection with your child's teacher helps create a united team for your child's success. Learn why communication matters and how to make it effective, respectful, and collaborative from the start.
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Worry Free Transportation
To individuals with mobility challenges worried about trustworthy transportation services, we provide on-time and reliable service, ambulatory and wheelchair accessible, curb-to-curb and door-to-door.
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