Don and Angela are pulling back the curtain on over two decades of raising kids right here in Livingston County. They cover everything from making homemade baby food with produce from local farmers' markets to baby sign language, Montessori, and why getting involved early in your child's school and community pays off in ways you won't fully appreciate until they're teenagers.

Along the way, they shine a light on some of the best local resources Livingston County has to offer young families, from the Imagination Station and Genoa Park to the Brighton and Howell library programs, Spicers Orchard U-picks, Home Depot craft days, local 5Ks, and the countless festivals and community events that make this such a great place to grow up.

They also share some of their favorite family traditions, including one genuinely special idea for parents with multiple kids that is worth sticking around for. Timestamps 02:29 Homemade Baby Food and Local Resources 06:44 Baby Signs, Books, and Libraries 12:12 The Montessori Impact 18:18 Livingston County Parks and Festivals 29:03 Volunteering with Kids: Lead by Example 42:07 Teen Years, Car Prep, and Social Media 49:00 Community Resources

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Phone: 1-888-PUTKELA (788-5352)

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