Beginnings Care For Life Center

01/22/2026

Would you like to have free, age-appropriate children's books delivered to your house? Sign up for Imagination Library on this link.
https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/

01/20/2026

Fresh food distribution TOMORROW
Wednesday 3pm-5pm
Quincy Community Schools
32 Fulton Street, Quincy MI

Son-shine Food Pantry is also open Weds 9-4
(located inside Union Church on Fulton St)

01/19/2026

01/19/2026

We will be CLOSED tonight for the evening shift due to current weather and road conditions.
Stay warm, friends!

01/18/2026

Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) program enrolls persons newborn to 26 years of age, who have any one of 2,700 medical diagnoses that are chronic, severe, and requires treatment by a specialist.
For more information about CSHCS, visit:
https://bhsj.org/programs/11
To enroll or for questions, contact your local office:
Branch - 517-279-9561 ext. 146
Hillsdale - 517-473-7395 ext. 146
St. Joseph County - 269-273-2161 ext. 210

01/18/2026

WinterFest is a free family-friendly celebration Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Park.
It's located near the Splash Pad area and the Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic & Recreation Center.

Attendees can enjoy scenic horse-drawn wagon rides through the snowy park, interactive sled dog presentations, and captivating live wood carving demonstrations.

Kids will love the inflatables, crafts, and activities, while warming stations offer complimentary hot chocolate and s’mores to keep everyone cozy.

Cardboard Sled Races on Kiwanis Hill, are always a highlight too. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in multiple age categories for the longest distance and most inventive designs. Official guidelines and registration forms on the City of Coldwater website at https://www.coldwater.org/602/Events-Festivals.

For more information, contact the Dr. Browne Recreation Center at (517) 278-8566.

01/17/2026

Connie always knows how to make our Earning & Learning Shop look fun and festive!

01/15/2026

Many thanks to Phillips Steel for always keeping us supplied with BATA tickets for our clients who need help coming to see us.
We are grateful for your partnership in serving families in our community.

01/14/2026

Child Psychologist Reveals Parenting Habits That Create Struggling Adults

"When parents remove discomfort quickly, children never get to develop coping skills, which can become problematic later in life, he added.

From a behavioral science perspective, children learn confidence by experiencing consequences and discovering they can handle them.

Moran, who specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), said that true resilience comes from “learning to stay present, feel the hard stuff and keep moving toward what matters.”

He identified three common habits that quietly stunt independence:

Fixing instead of coaching: Jumping in to solve every problem teaches kids they that can’t work things out on their own.

Overpraising: Telling a child that they are “amazing” no matter what removes the learning value of effort and feedback.

Overscheduling: Endless adult-organized activities leave little room for boredom which, Moran, said is a place “where creativity and self-direction grow.”

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://www.newsweek.com/child-psychologist-reveals-parenting-habits-create-struggling-adults-10883359

01/13/2026

Breaking the Screen–Dopamine Cycle

The screen–dopamine cycle happens when fast-paced, highly stimulating content triggers repeated dopamine releases in the brain.

Dopamine isn’t bad, but constant short bursts from screens train the brain to crave instant rewards and novelty.

Over time, this can make slower activities like reading, creative play, or listening feel boring or frustrating.

Children may seem irritable, unfocused, or restless when screens are turned off because their nervous system is coming down from overstimulation.

This isn’t misbehavior, it’s a brain adjusting to a sudden drop in stimulation.

Instead of more screen time, we can encourage activities that release dopamine more gradually and sustainably.

Outdoor play, movement, climbing, biking, and sensory play help regulate the nervous system and improve focus.

Creative activities like drawing, building, pretend play, music, and crafts strengthen imagination and patience.

Reading together, puzzles, board games, and open-ended toys support attention and problem-solving skills.

Unstructured play teaches children how to tolerate boredom and create their own joy.

When we model balanced screen use and offer engaging alternatives, children learn healthier ways to seek connection, excitement, and calm.



The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

01/11/2026

ONLY THIS MONTH: due to some unforeseen circumstances and availability of deliveries by the South Michigan Food Bank, food distribution at Hope Church, Coldwater is moved to Tuesday January 13th, 2026 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Distributions will go back to being the 1st Thursday of each month starting February 5th 2026.