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Parenting Hot Topic: Reading Can Be a Resolution

January 3, 2023

Can you believe 2023 is already here? Have you thought about a New Year’s resolution that you can stick to? Consider this: helping your child excel at reading. This is a goal that you and your child can tackle together.

Studies have shown that when children are read to regularly it helps improve vocabulary and communication skills and develop a lifelong love of reading. Plus, the more time you and your child spend together strengthening their love of reading, your relationship will also grow stronger.

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Parenting Hot Topic: Managing Parental Stress

December 5, 2022

Stress is an expected part of life as a parent. Parenting comes with a high level of stress and it’s not always possible to be calm and stress-free around your children. As parental stress builds up, it can start to affect how you interact with your child and how they feel. Learning to relieve parental stress can give you the patience, energy and perspective to be the parent you want to be.

Q&A With the Conference Keynote Speakers

November 29, 2022

More than 450 child care providers attended the 4C for Children Leadership and Early Education Conference in October and were inspired and motivated by keynote speakers Maryum Ali and Dan St. Romain. The speakers shared stories and tips about social-emotional well-being and positive ways to assess children’s developmental needs.

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Parenting Hot Topic: Self-Care and Prioritizing Your Needs

October 3, 2022

Self-care has become a coined term within the last few years. However, do we understand what it means? Self care word on wood blocks

Parents are busy with expectations, to-do lists and work. It becomes difficult to prioritize self-care. Neglecting your own wellbeing can affect your physical and mental health – and also, negatively impact you parenting style. Taking care of ourselves is key if we want to have a more abundant life.

4C for Children to Recognize 50 Honorees

August 10, 2022

Local advocates to be celebrated at 4C for Children 50th Anniversary Champions Gala, Presented by PNC Bank

CINCINNATI, Aug. 10, 2022 – 4C for Children will honor its retired CEO, Sallie Westheimer, during the organization’s Champions Gala. The event, which is presented by PNC Bank, takes place Oct. 8 at Music Hall.

The gala will celebrate 4C for Children’s 50th anniversary serving Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley as a premier resource for high-quality early education and care for the youngest children in our community.

Tap Into Resources to Open or Expand a Child Care Business

August 5, 2022

There has never been a better time to consider starting or expanding a family child care or center-based business! 4C for Children is recruiting new licensed child care programs and helping current programs expand in the counties and communities we serve in Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley.

Powering Early Education and Care for 50 Years

August 4, 2022

4C for Children logo featuring a green "4" and blue "C" with a green child figure holding a star, symbolizing early education and child care. A gold badge reads "1972-2022, 50 Years." The text “for Children” is at the bottom. 4C for Children is celebrating 50 years of service with a series of events that intend to recognize local community leaders and volunteers who have helped make strides in the field of early childhood education.

Nominate an Extraordinary Educator

July 29, 2022

Do you know an early childhood educator or program administrator 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 will award at the annual Leadership and Early Childhood Conference on Oct. 21-22, 2022, at the Sharonville Convention Center. The deadline for submitting nominations is Sept. 30.

Parenting Hot Topic: Transitioning to Kindergarten

July 6, 2022

Text graphic says "Hello Kindergarten" with a heart and a colorful rainbow. "Hello" is in cursive pink, and "KINDERGARTEN" is in bold navy blue letters. The rainbow has pastel colors and a yellow star underneath.

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Everything I really need to know in life, I learned in kindergarten–or at least that’s what Robert Fulghum proposed in his book of the same name! Read More about Parenting Hot Topic: Transitioning to Kindergarten »