Spring is on its way! Take advantage of more time outside with your child by starting a garden. Vegetable gardening is a great way to introduce many concepts like biology, ecology, botany, math and so much more. Plus, the process allows your child to see where food comes from. If you have a picky eater, Read More about Sow Seeds of Fun, Education and Nutrition With a Garden »
“It’s just a baby tooth. It will fall out and a new one will grow.” This is a very common thought when thinking about dental hygiene for infants. Good oral hygiene is important for good overall health. Children develop good oral health hygiene when they receive the tools and develop good habits early on. Here Read More about Tooth Care Starts at Birth »
The 2025 tax season is upon us. Do you wish you had kept better business records last year? It’s not too late to review your income and expenses to file your taxes more accurately!
The new year offers a chance to reset and set meaningful goals for yourself as a parent/caregiver. You may often put yourself last but caring for your own well-being strengthens your ability to care for others. Parenting demands constant emotional and physical energy. When you’re exhausted or overwhelmed, it becomes harder to be patient, calm Read More about Your 2026 Parent Reset »
The holiday season can be a mixed bag of joy and stress, especially for parents trying to balance tradition, family dynamics and kids’ expectations. Here are some practical tips to help make the season more enjoyable and less overwhelming:
As a parent, it’s natural to worry about your child’s development and if they are reaching important milestones. No one can predict when a child will master milestones because every child develops at their own pace. Even siblings can achieve milestones at a much different timeframe. It can be confusing as a parent to know Read More about Mastering Milestones: When to Reach Out for Resources »
Hamilton County early childhood educators now have access to a new resource to help when facing social-emotional and behavioral challenges with the children in their care thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. The Growing Stars Therapeutic Child Care Network provides support, training and resources to meet these needs head-on.
Thousands of children are in need of nurturing and supportive homes. More than 16,000 kids were in foster care in Ohio in the 2023-2024 school year, but only about 7,300 families are licensed in the state. If you are thinking of beginning your journey as a foster caregiver, 4C for Children, partnering with the Western Read More about Learn About Becoming a Foster Caregiver at a Virtual Conference »
It may seem like reading to a newborn doesn’t make sense. But science shows reading to a child from birth makes a big difference. By reading five books a day, a child will hear 1.4 million more words by kindergarten than a child who was not read to. Even just reading one book a day Read More about Introducing the Magical World of Books »