Upcoming events.

Aug
12

MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Mindfulness

August 12: Mindfulness for Children
Techniques of mindful awareness can help children learn to pay closer attention to their thoughts, feelings and emotions. Learn ways to help children reduce stress and anxiety to enhance their well being. Explore what the research says, get ideas for mindfulness activities and explore children’s literacy that supports mindfulness
practices.

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

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Aug
13

MSU Online Extension Kinship Caregiver Workshops - Thriving Together: Parenting & Family Relationships When a Family Member has a Disability

August 13: Thriving Together: Parenting & Family Relationships When a Family Member Has a Disability
This presentation will serve as a brief overview of parenting when you have a disability, parenting a child with a disability, sibling relationships and experiences when one sibling has a disability.

Kinship Caregiver workshops are a free online series of workshops that provide guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the joys, challenges and concerns of raising children.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

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Aug
16

Sunflowers and Fluffy Cows at Szymanski's Creekside Acres

Petting zoo, face painting, and MORE at the Sunflowers and Fluffy Cows weekend celebration! Tickets are $7. Food trucks onsite and sunflower trail open! See more on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/563290413356211/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

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Aug
19

MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - What Children Need to Know to Start School

August 19: What Children Need to Know to Start School
What does it mean to be ready for kindergarten? Many parents wonder if their child is ready to start kindergarten on time or if they should wait another year. What Children Need to Know to Start School will help
parents and caregivers learn what skills kindergarten teachers expect children to have at the beginning of school. This workshop will help participants understand the five essential domains of school readiness,
understand the critical importance of social & emotional development in school readiness, and become more familiar with what skills children need to be successful in Kindergarten across all five essential domains.

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

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Aug
26

MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers

August 26: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers
Toddlerhood can be a difficult time to navigate. From tantrums to biting, this program will focus on helping you decode what’s going on in a toddler’s world to help make the “terrible twos” the “terrific twos”.

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

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Sep
9

McLaren Thumb Region's Childbirth Education Classes

Classes are taught as a series, beginning on September 9, 2025 and continuing on September 16 and September 23 from 6-8pm. The classes cost $30. If interested, find flyers at McLaren Thumb Region to complete a registration form and make the $30 deposit.

Classes are held at McLaren Thumb Region in the Distance Learning Center. Topics will include nutrition and healthy lifestyle, labor and delivery process, warning signs in pregnancy, and much more.

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Nov
11

McLaren Thumb Region's Childbirth Education Classes

Classes are taught as a series, beginning on November 11, 2025 and continuing on November 18 and November 25 from 6-8pm. The classes cost $30. If interested, find flyers at McLaren Thumb Region to complete a registration form and make the $30 deposit.

Classes are held at McLaren Thumb Region in the Distance Learning Center. Topics will include nutrition and healthy lifestyle, labor and delivery process, warning signs in pregnancy, and much more.

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Aug
5

MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Together We Can: Co-Parenting

August 5: Together We Can: Co-parenting
Parenting is a team effort. The adults in a child’s life need to consider their children’s needs as they parent together. Build upon your knowledge and skills to promote healthy family and parenting relationships. This workshop is for all parents (married, divorced, single, step, etc.)

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

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Jul
29

MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Positive Discipline

July 29: Positive Discipline
Discipline is a difficult topic for parents. How do you know what helps and what hurts? Learn about techniques that focus on positive discipline that can help you create an environment that is safe, fun and focuses on learning while helping children develop self control and minimizing behavior problems.

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

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Jul
22

MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Learning to Talk

July 22: Learning to Talk
One of the most important milestones for young children is the development of speech and language. Parents and providers can support the development of these language skills through meaningful interactions and engagement with children. This workshop will help participants learn about communication behaviors and how to recognize communication milestones, explore ways to facilitate the development of speech and language
skills and discuss speech-language development concerns. 

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

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Jul
16

MSU Online Extension Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - July/August 2025

Dates: Wednesdays, July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm ET

Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete. 

This event is offered at no cost. 

Class Information:
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting is a parenting series to help you explore ways that you can be highly effective in raising your kids to be successful in school and in life. This class is meant for parents of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore:

  • Developing family routines

  • Developing emotional control in your child

  • Being a calm assertive parent

  • Developing consistent rules and relationships

  • Learning from mistakes and developing empathy & the ability to be thankful as a result

Participation Information:
This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all five weeks. 

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all five sessions. 

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in), but active participation is difficult over the phone due to the webinar format. Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for instructions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.

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Jul
15

MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Young Children

July 15: Inquiring Minds Want to Know
For young children, the scientific process begins with observing, predicting, experimenting and interpreting. These explorations lay the foundation for future understanding of more complex science concepts. This program helps adults understand how science experiences promote child development, build self-confidence,
stimulate curiosity and develop language skills. Participants in this workshop will be provided with 16 hands-on activities that they can implement with young children.

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

Register

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