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Kick Start School Conversations

September 5, 2023

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

September 4, 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.

“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.”

Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell

August 9, 2023

“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.

August ELDS Trainings: Register Today

July 14, 2023

Special ELDS Training Opportunities

4C for Children is offering training opportunities to highlight the new Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Before signing up for any training below, you must complete the 2-hour Online Overview. Once you’ve completed the online overview, sign up for the following training.

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.”