By their first birthday, children typically acquire all the necessary sounds essential for developing language skills and vocabulary. Although it might seem unfamiliar to converse with a baby, remember that your child absorbs every sound, word, and facial expression. At this stage, the content matters less than the act of talking itself. Here are a few tips to get the conversation started.
Starting July 7, the new Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) standards will go into effect. All currently rated programs will have until July 1, 2025, to begin implementing the new SUTQ standards.
Quality rating banners will feature Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. This rating system change is being made throughout Ohio.
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An easy and fun way to get the entire family involved in your summer fun is to create a Bucket List together. Creating a written list of your plans will help you to be more mindful and intentional about how you spend your time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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