Lisa Babb, 4C for Children strategic director of program operations in the Miami Valley, received of one of five Dayton Mayor’s Awards given at the Feb. 5 City Commission meeting. The awards are given annually to honor people who, according to Mayor Nan Whaley, “work every day to make our city great.” Babb received the Read More about Miami Valley Strategic Director Recognized as ‘Education Champion’ »
Although it’s hard to imagine thinking about the next school year when this academic year is barely half over, that’s exactly what families with children entering kindergarten next year are doing as the kindergarten registration process is kicking off in school districts throughout the region. But getting children ready for kindergarten isn’t something that just Read More about Kindergarten Readiness: It Starts at Birth »
More than 25 years ago, 4C for Children opened a regional office in Northern Kentucky and began actively helping find quality child care options for the region’s children and families as well as supporting child care providers by offering coaching and continuing education opportunities. Some Background 4C for Children’s responsibility for the critical education of Read More about Northern Kentucky Office to Close »
CINCINNATI (January 6, 2020)—Vanessa Freytag, president and CEO of 4C for Children, has been named to the 2020-21 Groundwork Ohio Advisory Committee. She joins 41 members who represent 62 Ohio counties and who are trusted to provide insights on the needs of young children and families in Ohio and advance Groundwork’s mission to champion high-quality Read More about Freytag Named to Groundwork Ohio Advisory Committee »
“Healthy eating is a way of life, so it’s important to establish routines that are simple, realistically, and ultimately livable.” – Horace Families today have busy schedules. The “busyness” of our lives can sometimes sway us to make not so healthy food choices. It is easy to stop for fast food as families run from Read More about New Year’s Resolution: Healthier Eating »
Rather than a series of obligations to go and do and buy, the weeks leading up to the holidays can be a time of connection for you and your family. It’s easy to get caught up in the commercialization of the season and lose sight of ways to connect as a family and ways to Read More about Spreading Holiday Cheer as a Family »
“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” — Randy Rausch Thanksgiving is just around the corner! At the center of this holiday is celebrating all that we have in our lives and all that we have received. It’s a time to express our gratitude and Read More about Developing an Attitude of Gratitude »
Servant Leader. Connector. Dedicated. Humble. These are just some of the adjectives used by 4C for Children and other local nonprofits to describe Digi Schueler in letters supporting her successful nomination by 4C as Philanthropist of the Year. Her 30 years of volunteering with local organizations that support the arts, education and women will be Read More about Digi Schueler Named Philanthropist of the Year »
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” -Frederick Douglass Social emotional development is a child’s ability to understand the feelings of others, control their own feelings and behaviors and get along with peers. It provides them with a sense of who they are in the world and teaches them how Read More about What Is Social Emotional Development Anyway? »