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Child Care Provider Champions Lead Exposure Prevention for Children
‘I never wanted to believe my kid was at risk.’
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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Building the Foundation to Healthy Eating
The Lasting Impact of Child Nutrition
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.
Building Routines for Children
Many of us find comfort and structure in our daily routines, whether it’s picking up your regular coffee on the way to work or reading a bedtime story to your children.
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.
7 Tips for Picky-Eating Toddlers
Do you have a toddler that has become a picky eater? If so, you’re not alone.
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.
Travel Safety for Children
Prepare for Your Road Trip
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.
Love Quality Time with Children
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.
4C for Children Names New Strategic Director
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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Research Highlights Benefits of High-Quality Early Care and Education
A recent report by the Child Care and Early Education Policy and Research Analysis provides a comprehensive review on the expansive short and long-term impacts of high-quality early childhood education and care for young children.
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Managing Holiday Stress
The holiday season brings a sweet dose of joy, but it can also bring on a significant amount of stress. With the numerous demands of children and other family members, it can be particularly challenging.
With a little preparation, there are ways to ease the pressure and allow families to concentrate on what truly matters – togetherness.