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At what age can
I leave my child alone? Is my child ready?
4C
was recently contacted for advice on one of the hardest decisions a
parent must make--at what age can a child stay home alone? School-age
children often insist they are old enough to stay home alone. With the
downturn of the economy, many parents have faced challenging child care
options. Seeking advice on the right time to leave a child alone is
a smart option.
- Read 4C's BlogParents for what to consider
before leaving a child home alone.
- See what
4C's Karen Middendorf and other community leaders have to say on
this topic at CincySchoolZone.com.
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From the 4C
Parent Blog
Why do some
children bite?
Children
bite for a variety of reasons. When young children lack skills and
strategies to communicate their feelings and needs
effectively, biting becomes a way of expressing frustration. Read
more on 4C's BlogParents...
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In the
Community
Don't miss these family
opportunities!
- Shopping
at the Jeffersonville Prime Outlet Mall? Look for the 4C booth on
"family fun day," July 31, from 12--2p.m.
- FREE
H1N1 'booster' shots and first-time vaccine available! H1N1 flu activity remains low but
it is still circulating and expected to be the dominant virus of the
2010-11 flu season. The Cincinnati Health
Department is helping residents of all ages prepare for free. Learn
more at www.cincinnati-oh.gov.
- Back-to-School
Fairs! Please check with your elementary school for
any back to school fairs. Community resources and school supplies
are typically available at these events.
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Learning Every Day
Opposite Game! An
activity for a middle infant
Enrich
your child's language development by playing opposite games! Place your
child over your head and say, "Mary is high!" Then, move
your child close to the floor and say, "Mary is low!" Other
opposite ideas include: big, little; open, close; front, back; on, off;
etc. Opposite games are one of many everyday
activities to help your child learn. A new
activity using everyday supplies is presented on the 4C Web site each
week.
- View a menu of all
Learning Every Day activities available for download in PDF format.
- Learn more
about children's developmental milestones at www.BornLearning.org.
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Health and Nutrition Tips
Let preschoolers
just 'dip it!'
Young
children think that immersing foods into a tasty dip is pure fun--and
delightfully messy! Make everyday snacks even better with a dip for all
types of fruits and vegetables: bananas, kiwi, apples, pears, cucumbers,
cherry tomatoes and carrots. Visit the 4C recipe page for more creative ideas!
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More
Resources From 4C for Children
Looking for child care?
4C provides free child care referrals in Southwest Ohio, the
Miami Valley and Northern Kentucky. Contact 4C at 800-256-1296 x1330
or visit www.4cforchildren.org/parent.
4C's Web site
offers information for every parent about choosing quality
early learning and care:
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4C for Children is the child
care resource and referral agency for 23 counties in Ohio and Kentucky.
Parent Update is a monthly resource for parents of young children from 4C
for Children.
www.4cforchildren.org
800-256-1296
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