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4C for Children

News 2011

How 4C is making a difference in the community!

The following headlines have appeared in "Just Posted" boxes throughout the 4C Web site. Click the headline for the full story. Additional news can be found in online issues of 4C's various newsletters or in the 4C News Room.

Headline Date
Ohio 1 of 9 states to share in Race to the Top grants ! December 21, 2011
Celebrate good times in your classroom all year long! December 21, 2011
Resolve to be a better parent in the new year! December 21, 2011
Severe weather keeping you indoors? Try these activities in your classroom.. December 8, 2011
Encourage perseverance in children! A little "stick-to-it-tiveness" goes a long way. November 14, 2011
Sign up for CDA orientation today! Offered free in Southwest Ohio, the Miami Valley and Northern Kentucky. November 14, 2011
Is technology getting in the way of social and emotional development? November 14, 2011
Fight childhood obesity! Tips for healthy, active families in our latest e-newsletter for parents. November 14, 2011
Children need secure attachment and trust! How we engage with children today affects them for a lifetime. November 3, 2011
What's important about pretend play for children? "Like" 4C on Facebook and comment with your answer for a chance to win a playhouse. October 25, 2011
"No" is a love word. Sometimes a parent just needs to say "no"! October 24, 2011
How can you hire and retain great staff in your program? October 24, 2011
Just who is Halloween for, anyway? What's fun for parents may be scary for young children. October 17, 2011
Celebrating Halloween in your classroom? Even mundane costumes can be scary for very young children. October 17, 2011
Win a crib or playhouse at the Leadership Conference! Deadline to register is October 7. October 4, 2011
Local pediatrician to run Sunday for children. More news about 4C--and ways to support children. September 30, 2011
Choosy moms choose quality! What does quality look like in your program? September 28, 2011
4C partners with Deals That Give Back! Support 4C in Cincinnati and Dayton. September 22, 2011
When it comes to caring for children, don't forget to take care of yourself! September 22, 2011
Do you find yourself telling children what they CAN'T do, instead of what they CAN? September 16, 2011
Would you leave your child with a robot? September 16, 2011
Expect the best from your children! They may surprise you. September 8 , 2011
How we respond to children's art is important! September 8 , 2011
Meaningful conversations with children can happen anywhere, including your back yard! August 30, 2011
4C Names 2011 Champions for Children August 29, 2011
Voters in Hamilton County shouldn't have to decide between helping handicapped or abused children! August 17, 2011
Whether it's teens or toddlers, how we talk with children is important! August 16, 2011
When teachers want to learn, children do, too ! August 10, 2011
Get back to the basics with your family! August 10, 2011
Can a playground be too safe? What can children learn from taking risks? August 5 , 2011
What are the top threats to early childhood education? It's more than the economy! August 5 , 2011
How can you protect your children from abuse? Talk to them! August 5 , 2011
Children headed back to school, or going to school for the first time? July 27, 2011
What do children learn when parents "give in" to tantrums? The answer might surprise you! July 27, 2011
Local pediatrician runs for children. October marathon to raise money for 4C and increase awareness 

about importance of quality early care and education. 

 July 28, 2011
Do liquor stores and child care centers make great neighbors? Read what 4C's Sallie Westheimer has to say on proposed legislation... July 27, 2011
Parents are a child's first teachers! Educators strengthen relationships with parents and children by respecting each family. July 20, 2011
All parents make mistakes! Learning from them is what's important. July 8, 2011
Family child care providers in the Miami Valley are invited to a day of rejuvenation! July 8, 2011
When it comes to teaching children about empathy, show, don't tell! July 8, 2011
What lessons have you learned from the family pet? June 30, 2011
It's important to talk to children, even when they can't talk back! June 27, 2011
4C announces new high school youth award, 'Champions for Children: the Next Generation' June 23, 2011
When disaster strikes, families stick together!! June 15, 2011
Bribing a child is only a quick fix! Changing behaviors requires changing expectations. June 7, 2011
Every accident is an opportunity! Teaching children to cope with the unexpected. June 1, 2011
Prevent summer brain drain, support kindergarten readiness! Read more from the latest parent e-newsletter. June 1, 2011
Enjoying an event as a family may require a little extra planning, but it's well worth the effort! June 1, 2011
Is it okay to parent other people's children? May 23, 2011
Children thrive when they are allowed to repeat experiences! May 16, 2011
4C has a new board, new annual report, new awards 176,317 children positively impacted in 2010 May 10, 2011
4C launches a Youtube page! Visit and see what 4C board members past and present have to say in answer to the question, Why 4C? May 10, 2011
How can you create caring communities? Register today for the Fifth Annual Northern Kentucky Leadership Conference. May 4, 2011
4C's Sadie Bonifas wants what every new mother wants in quality infant care: respect for parents and babies! May 4, 2011
When parents engage with children, everybody wins! May 4, 2011
What legacy do you hope to leave for your children? Read more on 4C's blog for parents... April 28, 2011
How does it impact a young girl to think of her clothes as sexy? April 25, 2011
What effects do rewards have on children's behavior? Read more on 4C's blog for child care providers... April 25, 2011
Parents need to slow down and be in the moment with their children, no matter how much they've grown! April 13, 201
Ohio and Kentucky Score Below Average on National Child Care Ranking April 11, 2011
Film ratings shouldn't be the only consideration when showing a film to children... April 11 , 2011
Early childhood educators are so much more than babysitters... March 31, 2011
When parents don't vote, issues that affect families and children are easier for legislators to ignore! March 31, 2011
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. What can you do? March 31, 2011
4C awarded a Google Grant for search engine marketing. March 16, 2011
How can understanding your child's temperament help you as a parent? March 11 , 2011
Mind in the Making comes to Cincinnati and 4C is giving away a copy of the book! February 16 , 2011
Is gender being defined in the toy aisle? 4C blogger Kim Ginn wants your opinion... February 11 , 2011
4C blogs respond to child pornographer arrest: address parent fears, urge state licensing January 26, 2011
Don't Miss Alfie Kohn at the 24th Annual Early Childhood Conference! Read more in our e-newsletter, e-Pathways. January 24, 2011
Should We Hire a Lobbyist? How much money is going to lobbyists that could be going to services? Read more on Sallie Westheimer's blog. January 21, 2011
Help parents understand that children learn through play. Read more at 4C's blog for providers, Growing Children. January 19, 2011
Bad words get a modern makeover. What's a parent to do? January 18, 2011
Would you like to have your tax return prepared and filed for free? Read more about the Earned Income Tax Credit. January 10, 2011
Tips to help your family cope with sibling rivalry. Read more on blogParents.
January 3 , 2011

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