“Let’s not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it.” -Vincent van Gogh
Parenting during a pandemic is an unfamiliar space for families. As the adults in the family are feeling the additional stress, strain and challenges that come with COVID-19, our children are experiencing stress, strain and challenge too. Read More about Emotions Influence Every Action We Take »
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Our community needs you. Our young children need you! Child care programs across our communities are struggling to serve children and families that need them because many teacher and staff roles are open. This is an important time for you to make a difference in the lives of children!
Children are unable to vote, but their future greatly depends on you casting your vote.
“COVID-19 and joblessness have put a strain on millions of Ohio families. When households are under stress, it’s often children who suffer most.” 
Many schools are starting the school year remotely or using a hybrid model that is creating a need for child care during the days children are not physically in a school building.
September is designated Intergeneration Month by the Intergenerational Foundation to celebrate the benefits of participating in relationships between young people and older adults while bringing awareness to the importance of closing the gap between generations.
Read our monthly parenting e-newsletter for the month of August 2020.