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Health & Wellness Spotlight: Building Independence & Resilience
September Focus: Try Something New! Trying new things–even small ones–helps young children build confidence, problem-solving skills, and pride in what they can do. Simple ways to encourage independence: Let them […]
Why STEM Matters More Than Ever (And How to Make It Fun for Kids)
Scroll through any screen your child has access to, and you’ll see it, a flood of fast, colorful, and endlessly entertaining content. Dance videos, memes, gaming clips, quick-hit challenges… It’s […]
Health & Wellness Spotlight: Back to School & Mental Health
Heading back to school can bring excitement–and anxiety. A recent survey found that 87% of parents with children under 18 report stress or anxiety during the back-to-school season. If your […]
The Power of Outdoor Play
Health & Wellness Spotlight: The Power of Outdoor Play Summer is the perfect time to get outside and explore! Studies show kids who spend time outdoors are happier, healthier, and […]
June Highlight-Alternative to Screens
Early Brain Development & Screen Time Did you know? 90% of brain development happens between ages 0–3. Students with engaged parents are 81% more likely to graduate high school. Early […]
Summer Learning Activities with Delta Kids and Michigan Learning Channel
Beat the summer slide with fun learning activities! Explore the outdoors through activities and books, collect summer memories and participate in alternatives to screen time. Have your children set aside […]
May is Michigan Moves Month
May is Michigan Moves Month–a perfect time to celebrate healthy habits as a family! Fun fact: About 1 in 4 kids nationwide meet the daily goal of 60 minutes of […]
Educators Offer Parents Tips for Helping Kids Unplug, Unwind, and Keep Learning this Summer
YouTube videos, games, and social media can be an easy way to keep kids entertained during the summer, but local educators are sounding the alarm and saying time spent on […]
“Light” Up Your Day At Midland Center’s Newest STEM Exhibit!
Midland Center for the Arts has opened their newest pop-up STEM exhibit in the IFF & DuPont STEM Exhibit space. At the Speed of Light is a hands-on, immersive, and […]
Investing in the Power of Families Grant Creates Community Collaboration
The Historical Museum of Bay County, located in Bay City, has reason to celebrate. A national organization, Parent as Teachers, has awarded a $10,000 grant to fund two programs, Power […]
Spring Break STEM Staycation 2024
A STEM-based adventure is kicking off soon in the Great Lakes Bay Region, aimed at getting families and kids engaged in local out-of-school-time learning activities during winter break! Organized by […]
THE CLASSIC “TAIL” OF THE RAINBOW FISH COMES TO MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS!
The beloved story by Marcus Pfister of sharing, helping others, and kindness is swimming to a theater near you! Midland Center for the Arts welcomes you and your family to witness […]
Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Ecosystem to Host Holiday STEM Staycation Partnership with Go Great Lakes Bay and the Mt. Pleasant CVB
A STEM-based adventure is kicking off soon in the Great Lakes Bay Region for the holiday season, aimed at getting families and kids engaged in local out-of-school-time learning activities during the break […]
Santa’s Shopping Locally for STEM Holiday Gifts-2023
Santa’s Shopping Locally for STEM Holiday Gifts – 2023 The Great Lakes Bay Region is a unique place to live and shop. This year let’s support both our children’s STEM […]