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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.
If you are having difficulty finding information, please use our search function to find just what you are looking for. If you'd like to browse, please check out our Resources.
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
- text4baby
Key Words: continuous help, technology
Description: Text4baby provides pregnant women and new moms with information they need to take care of their health and give their babies the best possible start in life. Women who sign up for the service by texting BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411 will receive free SMS text messages each week, timed to their due date or baby's date of birth. HTML
updated on 02/04/10 - Breastfeeding offers variety of benefits for people in hard times
Key Words: environment, ADA, statistics
Description: The article takes a look at trends in breastfeeding throughout U.S. history as well as how breastfeeding has health benefits for both the mother and child and can save families money at the grocery store. HTML
updated on 02/03/10 - Parents should watch for frostnip or frostbite when kids play in cold weather
Key Words: winter, wind-chill
Description: In this article, learn how to treat frostnip and what the signs of frostbite are. HTML
updated on 02/03/10
Upcoming events
- 02/13/10 - 02/13/10
Shake Hands with the "Real" Mr. Lincoln - 02/13/10 - 02/13/10
Uncommon Ohio: "History Whatzit" - 02/15/10 - 02/15/10
Discovery Days - 02/19/10 - 02/26/10
WinterFest - 02/20/10 - 02/20/10
Park Place Pop-In: President's Day
Latest news
- Ohio's Child Passenger Safety Law Changing
Key Words: child restraint, car safety
Description: Effective Oct. 7, 2009, children younger than 8, unless they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall are required to use a booster seat. This news release details the law. PDF - 30.9 kb
updated on 02/03/10 - Two Additional Infant Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper Bassinets
Key Words: recall, crib, bassinet
Description: This article includes a description of the bassinets recalled because of a faulty design and listing of where you can return it if you have the recalled model. HTML
updated on 02/03/10 - Action Steps for Parents if School is Dismissed or Children are Sick and Must Stay Home
Key Words: H1N1, swine
Description: This article gives parents steps to take if their child is sick or if school is dismissed because of the flu. HTML
updated on 09/28/09