As a parent, grandparent, or caregiver reading to a child from their earliest days is one of easiest and best activities you can do. Children who are read one picture book every day are introduced to about 78,000 words per year.
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Meet Our Champions: Dr. Christine Gibson
4C for Children will honor Dr. Christine Gibson at this year’s Champions Gala at Music hall on November 4. Learn more about our Champion for Children here.
“It was shock for me… I’ve never got anything like this. When they told me we all hugged and shared stories. It was a brilliant moment,” Dr. Gibson said.
Kick Start School Conversations
Kick Start School Conversations
School is back in session and your child is spending a lot of time away from home, so it’s only natural that you want to know how their day went. When asked the simple question, “How was your day?” most children respond, “good” or “fine.” As was a parent or caregiver, that short response doesn’t give you much insight and may make it more challenging to get more information out of them.
Try one of these questions to create meaningful conversations with your child and learn more about their day.
Meet Our Champions: Kimberlyn Fadare
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.
“I was in unbelief…” Kimberlyn said. “For [Andrew Brzezinski] to see my efforts and to see what I’m trying to do for children and families, I wanted to cry. I’m so thankful.”
Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees
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.
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Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell
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
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
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
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.