Transform your parenting skills with MSU’s free March workshops

MSU Extension workshops boost parenting skills! Free March sessions offer modern strategies, inclusive practices, and credits—online or in-person.

Parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals can now access a wide array of free educational resources through Michigan State University Extension‘s March 2025 programming. From managing digital-age parenting challenges to understanding diverse learning environments, these offerings aim to strengthen family relationships and enhance childcare practices across Michigan.

The program features both virtual and in-person learning opportunities, with flexible scheduling options to accommodate busy lifestyles. Participants can earn professional development credits through the MiRegistry system for many of the courses.

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Weekly parenting workshops address modern challenges

The Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour series offers Tuesday evening sessions from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET, covering crucial topics like parenting styles, discussing race with children, digital parenting, and the importance of outdoor play. These interactive workshops are designed to provide practical guidance for parents facing contemporary challenges.

Specialized support for kinship caregivers

Recognizing the unique needs of relatives caring for children, MSU Extension has developed targeted workshops in March, including “Positive Discipline” on March 12 and “Helping Kids Manage Stress” on March 21. These sessions provide specialized support and resources for kinship caregivers.

Professional development for early childhood educators

Early childhood professionals can enhance their skills through several specialized courses, including “Let’s Talk: Parent and Provider Communication” and “Inquiring Minds Want to Know–Science for Young Minds.” A notable addition is the “Including All of Us” in-person workshop, which focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in early childhood education.

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Self-paced learning options

For those preferring flexible learning schedules, MSU Extension offers self-paced online courses covering topics such as positive discipline, infant safety, and parenting resources. The infant safety course, “Sleeping, Crying, Driving,” was developed in partnership with the Livingston County Child Abuse Prevention Council. All interested participants can register for courses through the MSU Extension website.

This story was generated in part by AI and edited by The ‘Gander staff.

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