Do you have a toddler that has become a picky eater? If so, you’re not alone. 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.
Many of us find comfort and structure in our daily routines, whether it’s picking up your regular coffee on the way to work or reading a bedtime story to your children. Routines are consistent activities that happen around the same time each day and can provide a sense of safety to young children. These activities Read More about Building Routines for Children »
The Lasting Impact of Child Nutrition 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.
Prepare for Your Road Trip 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.
‘I never wanted to believe my kid was at risk.’ 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.
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 Read More about Love Quality Time with Children »
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.
Child abuse is a sensitive topic where there is harm or the potential for harm to an individual ages zero to 18.
In today’s culture, screens play a big part in our lives. There has been an abundance of research completed over the last several years that shows limiting daily screen time can improve physical and mental health for everyone.