Discover MSU’s free December workshops for parents & caregivers

MSU Extension is launching a comprehensive parenting and childcare education lineup for December. 

Parents and childcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills have a valuable opportunity this December through Michigan State University Extension’s extensive lineup of free online classes. From managing screen time to handling difficult conversations about sex education, these courses address the modern challenges of raising and caring for children.

The program offerings span various formats, including live webinars, self-paced courses, and in-person workshops, all designed to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules.

Evening parenting workshops address pressing family challenges

The Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour series offers Tuesday evening sessions from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET. These workshops cover essential topics such as screen time management (December 3), sex education discussions (December 10), and helping children cope with stress (December 17). They are designed to be flexible, allowing participants to attend any sessions that interest them.

Specialized support for kinship caregivers

Recognizing the unique challenges faced by relatives caring for children, MSU Extension has developed specific programming for kinship caregivers. A workshop exploring parenting styles is scheduled for December 11, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

Professional development opportunities for early childhood educators

Early childhood professionals can benefit from specialized training programs, including the comprehensive “Including All of Us” workshop. This intensive training focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in early childhood settings, offering both theoretical knowledge and practical implementation strategies.

Self-paced learning options

For those who prefer flexible learning schedules, MSU Extension offers several self-paced online courses, including:
– Positive Discipline
– Infant Safety (partnered with Livingston County Child Abuse Prevention Council)
– MI Parenting Resource

Multi-state collaborative offerings

Through partnerships with other state extensions, MSU Extension provides additional resources including the “Laying the Foundation” workshop on December 2, 2024, focusing on infant and early childhood mental health in classroom settings. This program offers MIRegistry Credit for Michigan professionals.

For more information and registration details, interested participants can contact their local Extension office or visit the MI Stronger Family Facebook page.

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