Do you know an early childhood educator or local early childhood leader who is making a difference in the lives of young children and families? If so, nominate them for one of two honors 4C for Children awards at the annual Leadership and Early Childhood Conference on Oct. 10-11, 2025, at the Sharonville Convention Center. The deadline for submitting nominations is Aug. 29.
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Children grow rapidly between the infant and toddler stages. This can cause a child’s weight gain to slow down, along with their appetite. The pickiness can cause caregivers to worry about their child not getting enough nutrition to grow.
Routines are consistent activities that happen around the same time each day and can provide a sense of safety to young children. These activities can play a big role in the development and well-being of children.
You can see children lining up around the vegetable garden at the Loving Kindness Education and Learning Center in Mt. Auburn. Elnora Morgan, the family child care program director, asks each child to pick one fruit or vegetable to taste and learn about during their Wednesday cooking class.
Safety is a top priority for families, whether you are on the move or at home. As you prepare for road trips this spring, be sure to familiarize yourself with Ohio car seat regulations that are designed to ensure a child’s safety on the road.
Josie Watson was preparing for a season of change. She had become a new mother and felt it was the right time to open her own family child care program to not only benefit her little girl, but also other children in her community.
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Valentine’s day gives us all a perfect excuse to do something fun and shower those you care about with love.
There are a lot of easy and inexpensive ways to embrace quality time with your family members. For parents or caregivers this is a great time to teach little ones about gratitude and how to express their feelings.
Nicole Malveaux to lead programs and services to local families Nicole Malveaux has been named 4C for Children’s new Family & Community Services Strategic Director.
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Child abuse is a sensitive topic where there is harm or the potential for harm to an individual ages zero to 18. Read More about 4C for Children Offers Health and Safety Training »
In today’s culture, screens play a big part in our lives. There has been an abundance of research completed over the last several years that shows limiting daily screen time can improve physical and mental health for everyone.