Failing Michigan’s Youngest = Failing Michigan’s Future
Since its inception, Michigan’s Children has focused on children’s well-being from cradle-to-career – a concept that aligns with Governor Snyder’s P-20 education continuum. With Executive support for...
View ArticleHealthy Mental Health Starts at Birth
Today is SAMHSA’s National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This year’s focus is how, with the help of caring adults and informed child-serving systems, children can demonstrate resilience...
View ArticleBabies Today, Business Leaders Tomorrow
Last week, the Children’s Leadership Council of Michigan (CLCM) released their early childhood business plan at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. And though the CLCM didn’t explain how their...
View ArticleWe Shouldn’t Treat Preschool Like Valentine’s Day
Ahh Valentine’s Day. The day of love. The day when flower shops, candy shops, and restaurants do remarkably well. But I must admit I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day. Sure, I love reminding my...
View ArticleCollaborating for a Great Start, Great Investment, and Great Future
Last month, the Michigan Department of Education – Office of Great Start (OGS) released its much anticipated report Great Start, Great Investment, Great Future: The Plan for Early Learning and...
View ArticleResolve to Better Serve Michigan’s Youngest
January 8, 2014 – As gym membership purchases skyrocket and cookie sales take a hit, there’s nothing like the start to a new year to have folks think about all the hopes and wishes they have for a new...
View ArticleJoin the #InvestInKids Twitter Rally Today
September 10, 2014 – I try to play the social media game but I honestly feel like I can’t keep up. I’m just beginning to dabble in the use of #hashtags and still struggle to get my message across in...
View ArticleBetter Supporting Early On Michigan
March 24, 2015 – This is the second blog about an opportunity that Michigan’s Children had this month to strategize action around some very important services that touch the lives of families with...
View ArticlePrioritizing Early On
November 20, 2015 – Last week I attended the Early On Michigan Conference and had the opportunity to present to Early On providers and families on how they can get engaged in policy advocacy. I also...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....