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For more information about the district's re-opening plans in August:

https://www.cps-k12.org/news/backtoschool

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Check out these places for outdoor recreation:

Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC)
For more information on CRC playgrounds, pools, and programming:

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/

Cincinnati Parks
For more information about the parks in Cincinnati:

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/

Cincinnati Zoo
For more information about the Cincinnati Zoo:

http://cincinnatizoo.org/

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Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) 

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Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) 

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HOME offers a variety of services to help eliminate illegal housing discrimination, prevent homelessness, and educate tenants and landlords about their fair housing rights and responsibilities. HOME’s services are free of charge.
Knowledgeable staff will listen to your situation and provide
information and objective advice. Call 513-721-4663 to discuss your
situation.

https://homecincy.org/

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Hamilton County Job and Family Services (JFS)

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Hamilton County Job and Family Services (JFS)

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Hamilton County Job and Family Services administers state, federal and local programs designed to help those in need and help families work toward self sufficiency.
Among the department’s many duties: local child protection, adult protection, child care, child support enforcement, workforce development, cash assistance, food assistance and medical assistance.
To learn more information about the services provided, go to their website:

https://www.hcjfs.org/

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With all of the information and misinformation out there about COVID-19, it can be hard to know who to trust and what to believe.  For accurate information about the Coronavirus and how to keep your family safe, you can go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Cincinnati Health Department.  Websites are listed below:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/health/covid-19/

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Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

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Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

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To help encourage honest and productive conversations about race and racism in your own home, here is a list of books that are worth diving into and learning from.  The list includes books for children of all ages.

cincinnatiparent.com/books-about-racism

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It’s important to stay safe and healthy this summer.  Here are some helpful tips to keep you and your family safe.

https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/10-summer-safety-tips-for-kids

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Children's language development is an integrated process that is dependent upon their interactions and experiences with  important adults.
The over use of devices (i.e. phones, tablets) may hinder the valuable interactions of the adult and child.
In our current world of having to interact remotely, the use of tablets is necessary, however there are some things that should be considered with how we are using them.
Here is a link to consider about the use of a tablet or other electronics for your young child.

https://www.aappublications.org/news/2018/12/03/toys120318

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Registration for CPS Early Childhood preschool programs can now be completed online at https://register.cps-k12.org/login Families can upload documents and schedule appointments to finalize their child's registration at this site.
Families can call one of our Registration Hubs at 513-363-0240 option 1=Vine Hub, option 2= LEAP Hub, or option 3= Carthage Hub with questions. Classrooms are quickly filling.

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This has been and still is an unsettling time where our schedules and lives have been flipped upside down. With school approaching in August help ease your child's anxiety, worry or stress with trying to find "helpers". Start with recognizing community members that are "helpers" like nurses, mailmen or garbage collectors. Then discuss how your child can be a helper while at school. This can be a great starting point for the challenges ahead such as wearing a mask and eating lunch in the classroom.Click on the article below to get started.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-look-for-the-helpers-and-be-one-during-coronavirus

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How to Look for the Helpers (And Be One!) During Coronavirus | Parenting Tips & Advice | PBS KIDS for Parents

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When trying to explain COVID-19 to my children, wisdom from Mister Rogers came to mind: "Look for the helpers." Here's how we all can be helpers in this time.

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Activity 2: Dig into science at Cincinnati Parks

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Activity 2: Dig into science at Cincinnati Parks

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Children learn best through personal, hands on learning experiences. Get outside during the morning when it is not too hot and explore these Cincinnati Parks from the North, East, South and West. Encourage your child to find bugs, dig in the dirt, or go on a nature scavenger hunt. Click or copy the link below to get started.

https://childhood101.com/outdoor-gross-motor-activities/

Free Cincinnati Parks
North:
Sharon Woods:11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241
French Park:3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

East
Ault Park:5090 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Woodland Mound: 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255

South/Downtown:
Smale Riverfront Park: 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eden Park:950 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202

West:
Mt. Airy Forest: 2885 Diehl Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Winton Woods: 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231

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Activity 2: Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home

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Activity 2: Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home

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Do a job together! Instead of asking your child to do a chore alone, do it with her. The two of you might fold laundry, set the table, rake leaves, or paint a wall. Help your child join in by shortening the handle of a broom to make it child-size or providing a small paintbrush or roller  (Source).

Do you want more information about what chores might be appropriate for your child? Check out this website:

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Chores. Kids don't like them, and parents use them to get some extra help around the house. But don't worry parents; you're actually helping with your child's development.

Kids can start taking on household chores and small tasks as early as two years old. There are so many chores a child can do to help them reach their next milestone. Depending on their age, these tasks range from cleaning up toys to putting on pajamas.

Keep in mind, your child won't know how to do all of these chores right away, so a little guidance is necessary. Having your child complete these tasks in their early years will help with their overall development in the long run.

2-3 Years

Put the Toys in the Bin - Telling your child "I bet I can put these away faster than you" will make the chore more of a game and more fun for your child. Cleaning up toys may allow your child to walk up and down stairs, or simply walk across the room with a toy in their hand, helping with their gross motor skills. They also have the chance to identify where things belong. Using a "clean up" song is also very helpful, this is a strategy many day cares/preschools use; use the same one your child hears in those settings

Sort Clothes by Color - "Let's put all the greys together, all the blues together, and all the white together" helps your child's sensory development. Focus on one color at a time "let's get the red ones!"

Follow the Leader - Giving your child directions like "throw it in the trash" or "put it by the door" helps them learn how to follow simple instructions.

Copycat (Housework Edition) - From 2-3 years old, children love to do what mommy and daddy are doing. Let them be present as you do housework. If they have a small broom or toy vacuum, they can follow along and copy what you do.

3-4 Years

Switcharoo - If your child has a sibling or friend, invite them to do a chore together like putting away toys in a storage bin. Each child brings you one toy at a time and taking turns they put everything away.

Table Time - "If I put down the napkins, you have to put the forks on top", letting your child follow you around the table helps them understand the concept of in, on, and under. The fork goes on top of the napkin, or the water goes in the glass.

Close What You Open - Reminding your child to "put the top back on once you're done" will let them practice opening and closing containers whenever they play. Using small jars or storage containers for crayons, craft supplies and small toys is a good way to keep organized and help your child work on sorting skills.

4-5 Years

Getting Ready - Use a visual checklist to help a child get ready in the morning. The pictures will help your child develop self care routines like putting on pajamas, going to the bathroom, brushing teeth and getting ready for bed. This will also help them start understanding time.

Cut Your Food - At this age, your child can cut their own food. Take it a step further and let them pour, cut, and mash food. For example, your child could help you mash bananas for banana bread or potatoes for mashed potatoes.

5-6 Years

Get a Snack - Your child can get their own snack from the fridge, get the correct silverware, eat and clean up their snack on their own.

Daily Tasks - At this age, your child can be given more independent, but still supervised, chores. They are old enough to feed the dog or water the plants.

There are many chores a child can have that actually give them an opportunity to learn new skills. Chores let your child practice executive functioning, motor, sensory, and communication skills. Who knew chores were so helpful! But it makes sense when you think about all the movement, direction following, talking, touching, seeing, and other actions children use when they accomplish the above tasks. So have your child pick up their toys, unload the dishwasher, feed the dog; but don't have them drive to the grocery store for milk just yet, we'll work up to that.

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Age Appropriate Chores | Responsibilities For Kids | Pathways.org

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Chores. Kids don't like them, and parents use them to get some extra help around the house. But don't worry parents; you're actually helping with your child's development. Kids can start taking on household chores and small tasks as early as two years old.

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Topic 2: Teaching your Child to Become Independent with Daily Routines

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Topic 2: Teaching your Child to Become Independent with Daily Routines

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Did you know that offering children a “choice” during routines increases the likelihood that they will do the activity? For example, with brushing teeth, you could say, “Do you want to use the mint toothpaste or the bubble gum toothpaste?”

For more information, guidance, and examples for this topic, please click on the link below: