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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
- Sleep Wakeups
Key Words: sleep, routine
Description: A Q&A with some suggestions about what to do when training your older child to sleep through the night is waking up little siblings. HTML
updated on 06/23/10 - Basic Tools for Guiding Young Children's Behavior
Key Words: discipline, rules, apologize
Description: Some simple suggestions for how to better communicate with children to help them correct their behavior. HTML
updated on 06/22/10 - How You Can Participate in the Care of Your Baby in the NICU
Key Words: Premature, Preemie
Description: For parents who find themselves in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), learning how to take part in caring for their baby can be difficult. This article gives some tips on how to be involved. HTML
updated on 06/21/10
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Movie Night on the Farm - 09/25/10 - 09/25/10
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Latest news
- Seven Manufacturers Announce Recalls to Repair Cribs to Address Entrapment, Suffocation, and Fall Hazards
Key Words: Childcraft, Delta, Evenflo, Jardine, LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby, Simmons
Description: Several crib manufacturers are recalling drop-side cribs due to several safety hazards. Do not attempt to fix these with homemade remedies. HTML
updated on 06/24/10 - Blacksmith Brands Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Four PediaCare Children's Products
Key Words: medicine
Description: Although no sicknesses have been reported, four PediaCare products are being recalled as a precautionary measure. Check out the website for specific UPCs. HTML
updated on 06/02/10 - Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
Key Words: walk, car, push
Description: The handle can detach from the buggy, posing risk of injury to the child. HTML
updated on 05/12/10