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Who are we?
The purpose of the OHIO Parent Information Network is to provide essential information to Ohio parents on early education and care issues through this Web site.
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The OH-PIN now offers more than 170 free articles (in Adobe .pdf format) that deliver practical help on parents' most pressing challenges. Topics include:
- Discipline, Guidance and Temperament
- Child Care, Work Issues and Life Issues
- Family Routines, Play and Leisure
- Nature connections and pets
- Fears and Anxiety related to death, Tragedy or War
- Learning, Brain Development, Literacy and Creativity
- Health, Nutrition, Safety, Hospitalization and Preventing Abuse
- Toddler, Twos, and Developmental Issues
- Attachment and Self-Esteem
- Friendship, Social Skills, Manners and Diversity
- Parenting: On Being a Mom, Dad or Grandparent
Articles reprinted with permission from Exchange Press, Inc. For more information on these resources, please go to www.childcareexchange.com.
Recently added resources
- Wonderful Low Cost Summer Activities for Kids and Families
Key Words: play, games, fun, bored, cheap
Description: Use some of these ideas to occupy summer days. Most activities have little or no cost. HTML
updated on 06/16/09 - Fruits, veggies make easy summer snacks
Key Words: junk food, finger food, fresh
Description: Discover ways to sneak more fruits and vegetables into your child's diet. This article gives tips on how to make snacks healthy and explains why fruits and vegetables are an important part of a child's diet. HTML
updated on 06/16/09 - Backyard Play Equipment and Lawnmowers Can Pose Dangers to Children
Key Words: playground, mulch, lawn, mowing, equipment
Description: This article highlights safety precautions to take if kids are playing in your backyard this summer. HTML
updated on 06/16/09
Latest news
- May 1 - COCA Maternal and Child Health Issues Call
Key Words: influenza, 2009, infectious, disease
Description: This is the audio file and transcript from a May 1 conference about the effect of the H1N1 Virus on Maternal and Child health. There is special attention given to attending to children with special healthcare needs. HTML - 8 MB; 103 KB
updated on 05/06/09 - H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Information for Concerned Parents and Caregivers
Key Words: influenza, 2009, infectious, disease
Description: The CDC has put together this list of common questions from parents about the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu.) Find out how to prevent your child from getting the virus, what symptoms to look for, and what to do if you think your child has it. HTML
updated on 05/04/09 - What Pregnant Women Should Know About H1N1 (formerly called swine flu) Virus
Key Words: influenza, 2009, infectious, disease
Description: The CDC has put together this list of common questions from pregnant and nursing mothers about how the H1N1 virus might affect their children, how to keep from catching the virus, and what can be done if mothers think they have the virus. HTML
updated on 05/04/09