Articles under Families

Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees

August 10, 2023

CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed six new members to its Board of Trustees:

Eleanor German, associate attorney, Katz Teller
Samantha Buyniski Goldfeder, senior vice president, MediaLink
Katie Kennedy, assistant vice president, accounting policy, Constellation Insurance, Inc.
Pamela L. Page-Boykins, retired, The Procter & Gamble Co.
Christopher Pratt, vice president, HORAN
Rana Schiff, senior director, HR business partner, The Kroger Co.

Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell

August 9, 2023

4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4.

“When I got on the call and they said it was an award, there’s an amount of emotion that came over my body. ” Anna said. “It was like I’m making a difference and people see it.”

Make Back-To-School Transitions Easier

July 31, 2023

Back to school is an exciting and anxious time for both kids and parents. Big changes are hard for anyone, but they can be especially difficult for the little ones. A little preparation before the first day back to school can help put you and your child at ease.

Here are six tips to help you get ready for another year of learning.

Water Play at Your Child Care Program

July 10, 2023

Inflate the pools, get the water toys, and take the sensory tables outdoors! Water play is a great idea for a hot summer day. Playing in water not only fosters sensory development but can also help children develop lifelong math skills.

Here are some ideas for water play to incorporate on the next hot summer day.

Add Exercise to Summer Activities

June 30, 2023

Summer vacation for children means being more carefree. Days are often less structured, and they enjoy having a break from the daily grind of school and homework. At the same time, families are still busy and there are schedules to keep.

WLWT Highlights Child Care Teacher Shortage

June 21, 2023

A 4C for Children survey shows child care programs continue to struggle with staffing issues that result in needing to close classroom. Recently, WLWT highlighted this issue in an interview with Vanessa Freytag, 4C for Children president and CEO.

“Unfortunately, we hear stories of many families who are expecting a child, and they do have to put their name on a waiting list, typically nearly the minute that they find out that they are pregnant,” Vanessa Freytag said in the June 12 segment.

Fight Boredom with Family Fun

June 1, 2023

Ways to keep children learning through the summer months

School is out and summer is here. The next few months are an important time for families to find ways for children to continue learning throughout the summer. For many parents, you fear the words, “I’m bored.”

Here are some fun ideas that will make boredom a thing of the past: Read More about Fight Boredom with Family Fun »

Resources for Child Care Providers to Promote Lifelong Learning

May 23, 2023

Building Brain Activities

Children learn and practice important executive function skills through games and playful activities. For babies and toddlers, play can start to build brain architecture and the foundation to lifelong learning and healthy development. Use the tools in the 4C for Children quality practices library to support the following skills:

Focus attention
Strengthen working memory
Develop self-control

Celebrating Child Care Providers in Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley

May 17, 2023

4C for Children delivers nearly 750 gifts on National Provider Appreciation Day

In-home child care providers often care for children whose parents work non-traditional hours like third shift and weekends. This type of care allows adults to go to work and provide for their families.

“This is a day to honor child care professionals who run in-home businesses to provide care for infants, toddlers, and children in our community,” 4C for Children President and CEO, Vanessa Freytag said. “It’s important that 4C for Children and others recognize their hard work and dedication.”

Take a look inside the special delivery in this video.

A ‘State of Crisis’ for Parents in Ohio

May 13, 2023

Child care staffing continues to impact programs, families

A recent 4C for Children survey showed due to the lack of teachers, there’s more than 4,000 children unable to be placed in child care programs in the Cincinnati and Miami Valley regions.

“The big problem is that we have a huge teacher shortage,” Vanessa said. “The survey results showed us that in this (Cincinnati) region alone, we’re missing more than 300 teachers. And of those teachers, each would serve six to 15 children, depending on what ages there are.”
Read More about A ‘State of Crisis’ for Parents in Ohio »