Grace•Grit•Growth Counseling

04/25/2026

04/21/2026

Unused or expired medications sitting at home can be misused, shared, or accidentally taken. Removing these medications is a simple but powerful way to prevent misuse and protect families.

Safe disposal programs help reduce access to potentially harmful drugs, prevent accidental poisonings, and even protect our environment.

Find a drop-off location near you:
Brookings Police Department
County of Brookings Sheriff's Office
Lewis Drug - Brookings Pharmacy
Hyvee Pharmacy

Together, we can build a healthier community.

04/15/2026

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“You don’t have to do it all. Just the next thing.”

Imagine what it would feel like if someone said this to you; supportive, relief, focus…

Try these out! Get curious about the responses. Connection is powerful.

04/12/2026

Happy week of the young child! See below for all the wonderful opportunities at Children's Museum of South Dakota!

Happy Week of the Young Child! Play along with us all week long -- but we especially invite you to the Community Celebration on Tuesday, April 14.

* Free Museum entry from 4-7 pm.
* Local area resources will have booths from 4-6 pm.
* A Mayoral Proclamation begins promptly at 4:30 pm.
* A $5 community meal is available through Café Coteau from 4-6:30 pm.

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04/12/2026

A child’s brain is shaped in the small, everyday experiences. 💙

Here’s to Week of the Young Child 2026!

04/09/2026

Sat down at Dakota News Now this morning with Brookings Area United Way, Children's Museum of South Dakota to talk about the Week of the Young Child Community Celebration that will take place NEXT Tuesday, the 14th, from 4-7pm at The Museum.

Check out the tagged event for more information; and more to be posted in the next coming days of what to expect!

04/01/2026

Our current fun-favorite nighttime read for a few giggles before bed.

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03/28/2026

03/21/2026

Screen time battles via Dr. Becky at Good Inside… Remember digital media is genuinely designed to keep people stimulated and engaged.

03/18/2026

Check out this below, no-cost, ECHO:AUTISM virtual resource for parents and caregivers, and/or individuals navigating resources 👇

Check out ECHO Autism: Advocates is a virtual, no-cost program designed for professionals supporting young children with autism.

Program Dates:
2nd & 4th Fridays
April 10, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM CST
Location: Online via Zoom

If you've never attended a session before, a brief pre-survey (about 10 minutes to complete) will be included as part of your registration form.

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact their Program Coordinator: Brandy Dickey - dickeyb@missouri.edu

They look forward to having you join them!

Register here: https://redcap.missouri.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=L8LLP3CFTJHJY3TF