Early On of Barry County

Early On of Barry County Early intervention services for families in the Delton-Kellogg and Hastings Area School Districts.

Some fun in the sun (and rain!) at the Barry County Fair until 3:00 today in the community tent! Come see us!
07/16/2025

Some fun in the sun (and rain!) at the Barry County Fair until 3:00 today in the community tent! Come see us!

07/05/2025

🗣️ Parent Talk System is a six-week series to improve communication & discipline
🗓 Thursdays, July 10–Aug 14
🕢 7:30–9:00 p.m.
đź“Ť Register at the link in the comments.

06/07/2025

Reframing Parenting Guilt

Parenting guilt often shows up when we feel like we’re not doing enough, being enough, or getting everything right. But guilt is not always a signal of failure—it can be a reminder of how deeply you care. Instead of letting it spiral into shame, reframe it as an opportunity for reflection and growth.

Ask yourself: What values am I trying to uphold? What expectations can I release? You are human, and your children don’t need perfection. They need presence, honesty, and love. When you repair after a hard moment and show up again tomorrow, you’re modeling resilience and emotional responsibility.

You don’t need to be a perfect parent—just a present one.



06/07/2025

What Your Child's Tantrum Is Really Saying

A tantrum is not your child trying to give you a hard time—they're having a hard time. Beneath the screaming, crying, or flailing is a message: “I’m overwhelmed,” “I don’t know how to handle this,” or “I need help feeling safe.” Young children haven’t yet developed the skills to express big emotions with words, so their behavior becomes their communication.

When we pause to look beyond the behavior, we can respond with connection rather than correction. Offering calm, empathy, and support teaches them how to move through intense emotions safely. Over time, this helps them build emotional resilience and trust in their relationship with you.

Your presence is the anchor they need in their storm.



06/07/2025

Starting in June there are SO MANY great events happening through the week. We will try to keep you updated on what you can get involved in as a family.

Here is what is happening in the area this week:

Each month you can always check out the storybook walk on the trails of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The book for June is Rainbow Hunters

Tuesday evening is the dedication for a new storybook walk along the Riverwalk in Hastings and Yoga at Tyden Park.

Wednesday morning is Itsy Bitsy Book Club at Tyden Park if the weather is nice (otherwise at Hastings Public Library-MI). Wednesday evening is the first Hastings Live concert of the year with Hastings City Band: Band Favorites

Thursday morning is Story time at Deep Roots Produce and in the evening is a concert from Jedi Mind Trip at Delton Summer Sounds (Revitalize Delton Community Project)

Friday morning is Story Time at Hastings Public Library-MI, Little Ones Story Hour at Putnam District Library. In the afternoon is Middleville Market (Middleville DDA) and Putnam District Library summer reading kick-off at MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville, MI. Friday evening is Friday Night Features: The Rebel Eves at Thornapple Plaza.

Saturday morning is THE BEST summer kick-off Very Barry Family Event 2025 that you do not want to miss!

Check out our website calendar for details on all of these events: https://www.barrycountykids.org/calendar

06/07/2025

Hastings Live is here! We're kicking off the series with 3 FREE performances in Downtown Hastings this week with Hastings Live.

🔹 June 4 | Hastings City Band: Band Favorites
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🔹 June 6 | Little River String Band
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🔹 June 6 | The Rebel Eves
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06/07/2025

June is full of fun things! Of course, we have our Very Barry Family Event coming up this Saturday, but we are also kicking off our Family Coalition Pizza in the Park events again beginning June 12th!

You MUST register for this event so that we can have an accurate count to ensure we have enough food for families! Use the link below or scan the code. We can't wait to see ya there!

Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pxT03Mx8q2GGHbSmvAWMM4CQP4frAg9s0LcAH0vPA_Y/edit

03/01/2025

Hey Barry County Dads!!!

You’re invited to our first Great Start Family Coalition Parent Chat that’s just for dads or any other positive and consistent male caregiver for young children. This is a chance to connect, build friendships, and enjoy great conversation over pizza!

If you’ve got any questions, please email [email protected].

01/25/2025

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Credit: We Are Teachers

01/23/2025

✨ Raising Emotionally Comfortable Kids ✨

Raising a child who is comfortable with emotions means creating an environment where feelings are welcomed, named, and processed without judgment. It looks like a child confidently saying, “I feel frustrated right now” or asking for a hug when they’re sad. It sounds like parents saying, “It’s okay to feel upset. Let’s talk about it.”

This journey involves modeling healthy emotional expression yourself—apologizing when you’re wrong, labeling your emotions, and showing how to handle them. Teach through play, books, and daily interactions, reinforcing that emotions aren’t “good” or “bad”; they’re signals to understand and navigate.

Over time, this creates emotionally intelligent kids who are equipped to handle life’s ups and downs with resilience and empathy.

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