Stages & Ages - New Baby
2023 Easter Egg Hunts and Activities – Tuscarawas County
2023 Easter Egg Hunts and Activities – Tuscarawas County – Want to know where you can take your little ones to hunt some eggs, score
2023 Easter Egg Hunts and Activities – Stark County
2023 Easter Egg Hunts and Activities – Stark County – Want to know where you can take your little ones to hunt some eggs, score
Why Do We Need The Pertussis Vaccine When Pregnant?
Why Do We Need The Pertussis Vaccine When Pregnant? – Have you ever thought about why doctors recommend for us to get the pertussis vaccine
Our First Year of Foster Care : Reflections
Our first placements arrived at our home on March 10, 2022. One year later I share some reflections on our year navigating foster care, The
How Lucky Are We To Make It Through Pregnancy & Childbirth?
How Lucky Are We To Make It Through Pregnancy & Childbirth? – Leprechauns aren’t the only ones who are lucky! To experience motherhood is truly
Moms Are Raving About These Picture Frames to Display and Store Artwork!
Moms Are Raving About These Picture Frames to Display and Store Artwork! – We can all say goodbye to fighting over space on the fridge
Could Paid Family Leave Actually Happen? A Bipartisan Mom Duo are Going to Try
Advocates for paid family leave have been trying, and failing, for decades to erase the United States’ status as one of only seven countries in
Five Activities You Can Do To Bond With Your Foster Children
Five Activities You Can Do To Bond With Your Foster Children – One of the top things you can do to help support your foster
COVID-19 & Updated Boosters Guidelines For Children
COVID-19 & Updated Boosters Guidelines For Children – COVID-19 updated boosters are now safely available for kids 6 months of age and up! It’s important
The Risks of Starting a Childcare Provider Business
The Risks of Starting a Childcare Provider Business – If you’ve been thinking about opening your own childcare provider business, we’re not blind to the
Healthy Routines Build Healthy Families: How small daily changes can add up to big benefits
Routine doesn’t necessarily mean boring. With all of the chaos of life, dependable family routines can create stability for everyone in the household that leads
Sweet Dreams, Safe Sleep: The American Academy of Pediatrics Updates its Safe Sleep Recommendations
A recent policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment,
Childhood Vaccination 101: Learn About Childhood Vaccines & Get Answers to Common Questions
Childhood Vaccination 101: Learn About Childhood Vaccines & Get Answers to Common Questions – Did you know an average of 1,000 children per year become
Why You Should Become a Childcare Provider
Why You Should Become a Childcare Provider – There are tons of reasons why you should open up a business and become a childcare provider!
Let Them Sleep: Sleep is the Foundation for Physical, Emotional, and Mental Health in Children
Are they eating enough vegetables? Drinking their milk? Getting fresh air and exercise? Reading enough words? After a busy day of nourishing our children’s bodies
Becoming A Childcare Provider Doesn’t Have To Be Hard
Becoming A Childcare Provider Doesn’t Have To Be Hard – There’s a huge misconception that starting your own child care business is really difficult. Thanks
Share the Love for Your Incoming Baby with These Delivery Preparedness Tips
Share the Love for Your Incoming Baby with These Delivery Preparedness Tips – Your baby is coming any day now! Let’s kick off Valentine’s Day
Unleaded Babies: How government regulation and parent action can reduce children’s intake of toxic metals
Recently, the FDA proposed new guidelines to reduce children’s exposure to lead in processed baby foods. While environmental factors make it impossible to remove all
Here’s How HPV Vaccination Prevents Cervical Cancer
Here’s How HPV Vaccination Prevents Cervical Cancer – Did you know that HPV causes almost all forms of cervical cancer? There’s a reason that HPV
Support Moms With This Resource: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Support Moms With This Resource: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline – Maternal health is so important, whether we have a pregnant mom-to-be, postpartum mom after
Check-In to Improve Your Thyroid Health!
Check-In to Improve Your Thyroid Health! – It’s estimated that 20 million Americans are suffering from some sort of thyroid disease. The thyroid is crucial
What Does a Day in the Life of a Childcare Provider Look Like?
What Does a Day in the Life of a Childcare Provider Look Like? – You might’ve been thinking of a career change, and childcare is
Bad News Mamas: The Maternal Mortality Rate in America Is Getting Worse
Bad News Mamas: The Maternal Mortality Rate in America Is Getting Worse – The Commonwealth Fund released the updated numbers for maternal mortality rate from
Improve Your Eating Habits for 2023 With These Tips
Improve Your Eating Habits for 2023 With These Tips – If your New Year’s Resolution is healthier eating, we’ve got you covered! Our friends at
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution While Celebrating Health, Wealth, & Good Memories to Come!
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution While Celebrating Health, Wealth, & Good Memories to Come! – The new year always brings about hope
How to Get Licensed for Family Child Care in Tuscarawas County
How to Get Licensed for Family Child Care in Tuscarawas County – Since the 2020 pandemic, the number of child care centers dropped drastically! The
How To Get Healthy for Your Baby in 2023 with Prenatal Yoga
How To Get Healthy for Your Baby in 2023 with Prenatal Yoga – Calling all soon-to-be mamas: The Stark County Community Action Agency is going
Mom Finds Parents’ Choice Baby Shampoo Contains Bleach By Accident
Mom Finds Parents’ Choice Baby Shampoo Contains Bleach By Accident – On Christmas Day, a Facebook post was re-shared where a mama found out by
3 Reasons Why It’s Important to Encourage Childhood Vaccinations
3 Reasons Why It’s Important to Encourage Childhood Vaccinations – In the 2020-2021 school year, there was over a one percent decline in the rate
Setting Goals for a Healthy New Year
Setting Goals for a Healthy New Year – With six in ten adults having a chronic disease, the best way to ring in the new
Four Reasons You Should Be a Childcare Provider from Your Home
Four Reasons You Should Be a Childcare Provider from Your Home – Ring in the new year with a career change! You could be your
Coping with Holiday Stress & SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Coping with Holiday Stress & SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) – Sometimes, the holidays bring about feelings of joy, celebration, and warmth! Other moments, it can
8 Christmas Activities To Do With Your Family When You’re Snowed In
8 Christmas Activities To Do With Your Family When You’re Snowed In – An impending winter storm is brewing, likely hitting Ohio this weekend! What
Curious Kids: how are babies made?
How are babies made? Giaan, age 8 has asked…
Five Major Challenges New Foster Parents Experience
Five Major Challenges New Foster Parents Experience – For those who have been thinking about becoming a foster parent, the road you’ll take isn’t easy.
Write a Letter to Santa or Adopt a Family This Christmas via USPS Operation Santa (One Day Left!)
Write a Letter to Santa or Adopt a Family This Christmas via USPS Operation Santa – It’s the holiday season, and if your kids haven’t
Maternal Healthcare Conversations Continue – SB198: Save Moms’ Lives Act
The United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality across developed nations and work continues to do something to change it.
According to the CDC’s latest numbers, 65% of pregnancy-related deaths occur in the first year following childbirth.
Safe Beginnings Program Provides Cribs and More to Qualifying Families
Safe Beginnings Program Provides Cribs and More to Qualifying Families – Thanks to the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund grant, the Tuscarawas County Health Department can
What Is Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)?
What Is Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)? – When looking for childcare for your little ones, Ohio uses a system called Step Up To Quality
Car Seat Safety Tips For Your Family’s Holiday Travels
Car Seat Safety Tips For Your Family’s Holiday Travels – Did you know bulky clothing like winter coats and snowsuits shouldn’t be worn under your
Brush Up On Your Parenting Education With These New Tricks!
Brush Up On Your Parenting Education With These New Tricks! – Parenting is hard enough, but COAD4Kids – New Philadelphia has all the tools you
Holiday Safety Tips to Keep Your Family Jolly This Season!
Holiday Safety Tips to Keep Your Family Jolly This Season! – The holidays tend to take place during unsavory conditions. Between illnesses like the cold
Earn Your Child Development Associate…And Get Paid for It!
Earn Your Child Development Associate…And Get Paid for It! — You could be getting paid for a new career in childhood development. Our partners at
Does Your Kid’s Breath Smell Fruity?
Does Your Kid’s Breath Smell Fruity? – Fruity-smelling breath can be a symptom of Type 1 Diabetes in kids! It’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, and
A Gift Guide Tailored to the Kids in Your Life
Have you found the perfect holiday gift yet? Check out these ideas geared toward kids with disabilities!
Hey Tuscarawas Mamas – Let’s Make Money Doing What We Do Best!
Hey Tuscarawas Mamas – Let’s Make Money Doing What We Do Best! – Tuscarawas County has a major need for quality childcare. Parents everywhere NEED
Do You Prioritize Your Lung Health?
Do You Prioritize Your Lung Health? – November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and also features World Pneumonia Day on the 12th. Our lungs
How to Make Sure Your Foster Kids Feel Welcome
How to Make Sure Your Foster Kids Feel Welcome – It can be a challenge bringing in new kids into your household, welcoming them with
Holiday-Prepping Activities to Do With Your Kids This Season
Holiday-Prepping Activities to Do With Your Kids This Season – As soon as Halloween is over, the holiday season comes in full swing! There are
