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    Articles tagged with family

    Show Early Childhood Educators Your Appreciation!

    April 29, 2025

    Child care providers, teachers and all early childhood educators play an essential part in the community. Their job goes beyond basic care. It includes teaching, nurturing and creating a safe and stimulating environment for children in their first stages of life.

    Child care providers are celebrated every day, but especially on Provider Appreciation Day, which falls on May 9 this year.

    Here are some fun and easy ways you can join us in celebrating your child’s amazing educators!

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    Register for the April Training Blitz

    March 5, 2025

    Join us in April as we celebrate The Week of the Young Child with a month-long training blitz! In addition to having the opportunity to attend some amazing Ohio Approved training sessions that focus on collaboration, art, music, family and nature, each participant will also receive:

    • $10 off regular training cost of each session (Costs listed below reflect the $10 savings)
    • A small gift and be eligible for a door prize worth $25 at each training

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    Building Strong Social/Emotional Skills

    January 31, 2025

    Raising children involves more than ensuring their physical well-being, it’s also about supporting their emotional and social development. It is never too early to start teaching children about the building blocks of healthy relationships that include empathy, respect and communication.

    Here are a few ways you can teach and model how to create and maintain meaningful relationships.

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    Indoor Activities for the Whole Family

    December 31, 2024

    Winter is upon us with days that are shorter and colder. For many of us that means more time in the house with little ones. Being indoors presents some challenges in warding off boredom and keeping children entertained. Here are some fun and easy ways to prevent the winter doldrums and create fun memories.

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    I’m Dreaming of a Calm Christmas: How to Reduce Holiday Stress

    December 3, 2024

     

    The holiday season can be a mixed bag of joy and stress, especially for parents trying to balance traditions, family dynamics and kids’ expectations. In fact, 9 out of 10 U.S. adults say the holidays give them some stress.

    Here are some practical tips to help make the season more enjoyable and less overwhelming:

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