Parenting Awareness Michigan

05/05/2026

There’s a lot happening across Michigan’s prevention field right now—and it matters.

From Mental Health Awareness Month to new tools, policy updates, and coalition successes, communities are continuing to move prevention forward.

Stay connected. Stay informed. Keep doing the work.

Check out our May newsletter for the latest updates and resources.

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04/29/2026

National Fentanyl Awareness Day
Wednesday, April 29

Fentanyl is now involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause—including heart disease, cancer, homicide, and su***de. Many young people don’t even realize they’re being exposed, as fentanyl is often hidden in fake pills or mixed into other substances.

Parents and caregivers—talk to your children.
Have open, honest conversations about mental health, substance use, and the real risks of encountering fentanyl.

Click the link below to access resources, download shareable graphics, explore webinars, and learn how to protect your family:

A day of action to raise public awareness about an urgent problem: illegally made fentanyl. Join our effort.

03/27/2026

Call for Workshop Proposals – PAM 2026. Have a workshop idea that supports parents and families? Submit it—we’d love to hear from you! Deadline: April 30
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WFYRYZK
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03/03/2026

March is Parenting Awareness Month in Michigan! During the month of march, we will be sharing relevant events with you that have been submitted by local organizations!

Here is a quick reminder of all the events that will be happening!

- CARE of Southeastern Michigan 31st Annual Parenting Conference
Located at Macomb Intermediate School District at 8:45pm
Register here: https://www.careofsem.com/parenting-services/parent-conference/
- Nurturing Fathers
Held every Wednesday at 4:30pm and Friday’s at 9:30am
Please RSVP prior to attending to Antonio at [email protected]
- Family Fun Day Brighton
Located at the 2|42 Community Church at 9:30am
More information available at: https://www.facebook.com/events/242-community-center-brighton/family-fun-day-at-242/4251537711783844/?locale=af_ZA
- Stewards of Children® Training (by Darkness to Light)
Located at Montcalm Area Career Center at 4:30pm
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGAZiW20ud10_ovh6D6_Blr5e4KAQPhiqxs-Ejcrqs02jcHw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQC3QJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJwTkpZUjczRkVkRlhhc2xhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnRMkWcBF3iHVV8HIfEiaUBWgbCgAUjfuvLhpIqbLd6IKkzSWJq9A362tgNl_aem_alQafjmZ5JdEj9JKjXpW3A
- Free Online Parenting Workshops
Zoom at 7:30pm on dates listed
Register here: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P0YlHZ2eRWWbHdsyDB25BQ
- Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting
Zoom at 11:30am on dates listed
Register here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOUJg8zZGkm98AC
- Community Movie Night: Screenagers Next Chapter
Located at Stockbridge Jr/Sr Highschool at 5:30pm
For more information and registration: srslystockbridge.org/post/screenagers
- Van Buren Great Start Family Coalition’s Family Gathering
Located at the HOPE Parent Resource Center at 5:30pm
RSVP by emailing [email protected]
- Building Early Emotional Skills
Located on zoom at 11:30am at dates listed
Register here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5o36w6pw1qKkVD0
- Moove & Groove with Van Buren Great Start Family Coalition
Located at Van Buren ISD Conference Center at 6:00pm
RSVP by emailing [email protected]
- Sweet Dreamzzz with Van Buren Great Start Family Coalition
Located at Van Buren ISD Conference Center. Morning and evening sessions available
RSVP by emailing [email protected]
- Importance of Outdoor Play
Located on zoom at 7:00pm
Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oL8sk1-dRA-uKvpC-VLLSA
- Understanding a Toddler’s World
Located on zoom at 1:00pm
Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_a2ggJI6-QKuy3RvSzGydpQ

For more information, please visit www.preventionnetwork.org/pam

03/01/2026

Parenting Awareness Month is here! Please join us at Parenting Awareness Michigan, and engage in activities with your families every day fo the month!

Not sure what to do? No worries! We have curated this calendar to give you ideas of what to do with your families.

For more information on Parenting Awareness Month, please visit: preventionnetwork.org/pam

02/27/2026

I have some exciting news!

The form to submit proposals for the 34th Annual Parenting Awareness Michigan Conference is open.

Interested in speaking about relevant parenting information in a break out room? Apply now!

Here is the link to submit your proposal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WFYRYZK

For more information about the PAM conference, please visit: www.preventionnetwork.org/pam-conference/

02/26/2026

Get tickets online for Prevention Playbook For Parents here.

02/25/2026

March is Parenting Awareness Month in Michigan! During the month of march, we will be sharing relevant events with you that have been submitted by local organizations!

Here are the local events that have been submitted so far!

- CARE of Southeastern Michigan 31st Annual Parenting Conference
Located at Macomb Intermediate School District at 8:45pm
Register here: https://www.careofsem.com/parenting-services/parent-conference/
- Nurturing Fathers
Held every Wednesday at 4:30pm and Friday’s at 9:30am
Please RSVP prior to attending to Antonio at [email protected]
- Family Fun Day Brighton
Located at the 2|42 Community Church at 9:30am
More information available at: https://www.facebook.com/events/242-community-center-brighton/family-fun-day-at-242/4251537711783844/?locale=af_ZA
- Stewards of Children® Training (by Darkness to Light)
Located at Montcalm Area Career Center at 4:30pm
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGAZiW20ud10_ovh6D6_Blr5e4KAQPhiqxs-Ejcrqs02jcHw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQC3QJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJwTkpZUjczRkVkRlhhc2xhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnRMkWcBF3iHVV8HIfEiaUBWgbCgAUjfuvLhpIqbLd6IKkzSWJq9A362tgNl_aem_alQafjmZ5JdEj9JKjXpW3A
- Free Online Parenting Workshops
Zoom at 7:30pm on dates listed
Register here: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P0YlHZ2eRWWbHdsyDB25BQ
- Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting
Zoom at 11:30am on dates listed
Register here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOUJg8zZGkm98AC
- Community Movie Night: Screenagers Next Chapter
Located at Stockbridge Jr/Sr Highschool at 5:30pm
For more information and registration: srslystockbridge.org/post/screenagers
- Van Buren Great Start Family Coalition’s Family Gathering
Located at the HOPE Parent Resource Center at 5:30pm
RSVP by emailing [email protected]
- Building Early Emotional Skills
Located on zoom at 11:30am at dates listed
Register here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5o36w6pw1qKkVD0
- Moove & Groove with Van Buren Great Start Family Coalition
Located at Van Buren ISD Conference Center at 6:00pm
RSVP by emailing [email protected]
- Sweet Dreamzzz with Van Buren Great Start Family Coalition
Located at Van Buren ISD Conference Center. Morning and evening sessions available
RSVP by emailing [email protected]
- Importance of Outdoor Play
Located on zoom at 7:00pm
Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oL8sk1-dRA-uKvpC-VLLSA
- Understanding a Toddler’s World
Located on zoom at 1:00pm
Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_a2ggJI6-QKuy3RvSzGydpQ

For more information, please visit www.preventionnetwork.org/pam

02/20/2026

The Call for Proposals is officially open. If you’ve been waiting for the right platform to share your expertise — this is it.

Submit your proposal today:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WFYRYZK

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02/18/2026

Get Excited! The 34th Annual Parenting Awareness Michigan Conference has a location!

The conference will be held at the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development on November 9th. Please save this date and location in your calendar!

Registration, call for proposals, and more will be available soon.

For more information, please visit www.preventionnetwork.org/pam

02/18/2026

It all starts with a conversation. 💬

Having ongoing, effective conversations with your child is important — but let’s be honest, it’s not always easy.

The good news? Meaningful conversations don’t have to be perfect. They just have to be intentional.

Here's an easy read with tips to make them count:
https://www.parentslead.org/listen/tips-meaningful-conversations