Back-to-School is Quickly Approaching: Is Your Child Ready?
By: Sinziana Luchian; Marketing Intern As we enter into the Month of August, our Starfish staff has already started preparing for the new school year. August is known as Back-to-School Month; also as Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten Month, two very important topics. We would like to share some tips that may make the transition to the new school year a little easier. Important back-to-school tips: Meet your child’s teachers; children always fear not liking or connecting with their new teachers, this is a great way to ease those fears before the school year begins. Tour the school; if your school hosts an open house event, make sure to go. This will be a great opportunity for both the parents and children to become familiar with the classrooms, playground and surrounding areas. Make back to school shopping a priority early this month; obtain the class supply lists and take special shopping trips with your child. This will not only make them excited to … [Read more...]
Meet Erma: Our Lovable Furry Friend
By: Sinziana Luchian; Marketing Intern Our Early Head Start children received a surprise visit from Erma, the adorable service pup. Our kids were overjoyed while interacting with their new furry friend. Service dogs can be used for a variety of reasons: from providing assistance to those in need, to also alleviating stress and creating a sense of ease in the environment. Erma is a darling, gentle dog, that always maintains a laid back composure. She is extremely fond of children and enjoys yummy treats as well as behind the ear scratches. She is also very talented when it comes to completing obstacle courses. Our little ones had a great time on their play date with Erma. The new friends enjoyed each other’s company throughout the morning hours. The kids sat by Erma’s side on the playground, she was cheered on by three little girls as she faced the slide set obstacle course, and later received delicious treats from her new … [Read more...]
MOMMY & ME YOGA: Join Us Next Time!
By: Sinziana Luchian; Marketing Intern Starfish has been fortunate to have Courtney Conover teach MOMMY & ME YOGA classes at our Hiveley location. This week Courtney put on another great class, which resulted in an amazing outcome once again! The moms who attended, truly experienced the benefits of the spiritual art of yoga. The little ones had an enjoyable time as well, practicing various poses along with their moms. Courtney is very committed to her practice and teaching others about the wonderful advantages that yoga can provide. This practice is not only beneficial to the body by increasing strength and relaxing the muscles, but most importantly, it works miracles for the mind and soul. Courtney’s passion resides in teaching children how to utilize the power of Yoga to deal with daily emotions. Children can benefit tremendously by simply learning how to control their breathing, an important aspect in yoga. The practice of yoga helps children relieve anxiety … [Read more...]
Diapers for Detroit
Starfish Family Services hosted the 2015 Diapers for Detroit fundraising event. Diapers for Detroit is one of the many learning projects included in the ELCA Youth Gathering worldwide initiative-which is to offer youth an opportunity to strengthen their faith and serve the community at home and abroad. Starfish Family Services was honored to act as a host and distribution center for the collection of diapers for the community. Starfish is proud to announce that the initial goal was far exceeded with the final count of 550,000 collected diapers. This amazing outcome was featured on Fox 2 News, where the event was furthered discussed by Cheryl Majeske, our volunteer specialist. News Release Additional Links: The Detroit News – Covered Detroit Diaper Day both online and print. The print article, went live on July 17, 2015. View it here: http://www.goo.gl/jfFWld. WDIV Channel 4 – Covered onsite interview. The interview that went live on July 18, 2015 can be viewed … [Read more...]