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Greetings from Great Start Detroit/Wayne County! We're thrilled to share our August Newsletter with you, which is full of exciting events and support resources. Feel free to share widely! Questions or comments? feedback@greatstartwayne.org
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National Breastfeeding Month is an essential time to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and provide support to mothers who choose to breastfeed. It promotes the health and well-being of both mothers and babies, and encourages the community to rally around breastfeeding mothers to ensure they have the support they need for a successful breastfeeding journey.
Breastfeeding Help In Detroit and Wayne County
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Back-to-school events in Detroit/Wayne County offer free backpacks and school supplies.
To find out more about these events and the specific dates, times, and locations, head over to the Great Start Detroit/Wayne webpage or click on the link below. Some events might require registration, so make sure to click on the event you're interested in to get all the necessary information.
Back to School Events
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Preschool is another big step in a child's life. Watch this cute read-aloud story by Natasha Wing and Amy Wummer with your child about the first day of preschool! Enjoy! The Night Before Preschool
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Back to School is right around the corner. Help your children prepare by talking to them about what to expect and ask them about their fears and what they are excited about. Watch this video "On the First Day of Kindergarten" written by Tise Rabe and illustrated by Laura Hughes. Use the picture above to start a conversation with your children!
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Come and join us for an exciting "Storytime at the Market" event on Thursday, August 10th, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. We'll be gathering at OLD REDFOOD FOODS for a delightful storytelling session. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of stories and experience how learning can happen everywhere, even at the market!
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Don’t miss this powerful, enlightening and fun training that prior participants rave about!
Learn relevant research on brain development and the power of talking, reading and singing to young children and how to weave it into your work of supporting and esteeming families. Learn how to access Talking is Teaching materials. You can make a lifelong difference for families and children.
Where:
Wayne County Community College District
801 West Fort Street, Detroit, Detroit, Michigan - 48226 The training will be held on the lower level in the Entrepreneurship Resource Room When: Monday August 31st at 6:00 pm.
Questions: Carmen@greatstartwayne.org
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Are you a parent with questions? We have answers! Help Me Grow is taking your calls and texts to provide support for any family with a child prenatal through age 8. We sift through all the resources so you don't have to! Live translation available. Get connected! |
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Click on the picture above to view our newest edition of Out & About with Great Start Wayne! Feel free to share this link with others or add to your website.
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Don't forget to visit the Great Start Detroit/Wayne County Webpage. It is updated daily with current help, fun, resources, events and so much more. If you have any comments, please sent them to feedback@greatstartwayne.org.
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