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          Six Tips to Prepare Children for School

          July 31, 2025

          A young girl with pigtails and an orange backpack smiles while holding hands with an adult in a blue shirt, walking outdoors on a sunny day.

          August and back to school comes with mixed feelings for school-age children and their families. The new school year is exciting but it can also cause some anxiety among both caregivers and children. Here are some ways that families can help smooth the transition and ease the anxiety, especially for children who are attending school for the first time.

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          4C for Children Announces New Board Chair, Four New Board of Trustee Members

          July 30, 2025

          CINCINNATI – 4C for Children, the local nonprofit agency dedicated to supporting families and child care providers through resources, referrals, and advocacy, proudly announces the appointment of Stephanie Byrd as chair of its Board of Trustees. The agency also welcomes four new members to the board: Liz Keating, Donna Miller, Stephanie Rizzuto and Kimberly Satcher.

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          Act Now for Ohio Families and Children

          November 14, 2023

          The Biden-Harris Administration recently requested $16 billion from Congress in supplemental federal funding to sustain the child care sector and provide an additional year of child care stabilization funding.

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          Teaching Children Gratitude

          October 30, 2023

          father holding son smilingHolidays like Thanksgiving offer a unique opportunity to pause, reflect and express gratitude for the people and blessings that enhance our lives. Gratitude isn’t a natural instinct; it must be taught to our little ones. 

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          Fight Boredom with Family Fun

          June 1, 2023

          Ways to keep children learning through the summer months

          Child playfully laying in the grass

          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.”

          Here are some fun ideas that will make boredom a thing of the past:  Read More about Fight Boredom with Family Fun »

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