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- Before Leaving Your Children Home Alone in Ohio This Spring Break? Here’s Why It’s Risky
- US Presidents Day: Why Protecting Children Is the True Test of Leadership
- Ohio Governor Shuts Down Bill Targeting Children Work and School Rules
- This Thanksgiving, Ohio workers and families are holding on by the skin of their teeth
- Thanksgiving food drive steps up as families feel holiday pressure
- Transforming State Early Childhood Governance
- Franklin County juvenile court expands diversion program to include low-level felonies
- Food Assistance Resources
- Gov. DeWine signs executive order providing up to $25M in food assistance as federal SNAP halt nears
- Dangers of showing your child’s face on social media
- Court extends temporary pause on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s ban on intoxicating hemp products
- 4000 Refugees Lose SNAP Benefits in Franklin County
- OSHP kicks off National Teen Driver Safety Week, urges safety talks from parents
- Bipartisan group pushes for juvenile justice reform
- Ohio lawmakers urging residents to safely store guns amid rising child deaths
- Ohio CASA Celebrates Milestone 30th Annual Celebrate Children! Conference with Record Attendance
- Governor DeWine, First Lady DeWine Get Child & Family Lifetime Awards
- Mandatory age verification lands in Ohio – here’s all you need to know
- Ohio makes Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library enrollment part of the birth-certificate process
- Ohio teen tackles pet food insecurity with innovative Girl Scouts Gold Award project
- Parents on alert as videos of Charlie Kirk’s death spread online
- First Lady DeWine Announces Early Literacy Initiative As Part of Ohio Birth Certificate Process
- Ohio Inspector General investigation leads to a nine-count indictment of former Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ intermittent employee
- Columbus Metropolitan Library locations offering after-school snacks
- Abercrombie & Fitch Co. pledges millions toward Nationwide Children’s initiatives
- After Struggling to Name Their Quintuplets, Ohio Couple Settles on a Theme
- Italian brainrot, unc? Don’t aura farm, check out our guide to Gen Alpha slang
- Teens unite for change at Whitehall’s ‘Thursday Night Thrillers’
- Their childhoods are on display for millions. States want to protect them.
- Upcoming school year brings reminder of summer job transition requirements
- Columbus couple welcomes quintuplets
- Columbus teens explore public safety careers in ‘Chief for the Day’ event
- Columbus teens face grim reality of youth violence by attending their own mock funerals
- PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV programs
- CAHS Alumna Champions Future Leaders Through Young Chefs Academy
- Free defensive driving courses offered to central Ohio teens
- How high school interns are beautifying south Columbus
- Mobile food routes provides meals and snacks to hundreds of Ohio children during summer months
- State officials warn about underage drinking during summer months
- The Central Ohio Poison Center reported 582 marijuana exposures to children under six in 2024
- Declining birth rates could impact Ohio’s economic health in 2026
- Ohio libraries face $25M budget cut as state funding model changes
- Ohio camp uses horses to boost language skills in children
- Ohio child leads effort to help families after experiencing homelessness
- I was the named ‘opposition’ in Obergefell v. Hodges. I’m happy Ohio lost that case.
- Pinch some pennies for your July Fourth cookout: Cheap hot dogs are actually pretty good
- Group mentors boys growing up without fathers
- BMV Urges Parents To Get State ID For Their Children
- Columbus Crew brings joy to new parents at Riverside Methodist Hospital
- Valley foster care facility expands into Columbus with Youth Advocate Services acquisition
- Children of immigrants made Ohio what it is. Constitutional birthright citizenship made it possible
- The Columbus diocese just changed when Catholic children can get confirmed. Here’s why
- Officials warn heat inside cars can turn deadly in minutes
- Program for expecting mothers aims to lower infant mortality
- Keeping children cool at outdoor camps, programs
- Teens gain job skills with animals at Heartland Country Resort with Goodwill partnership
- Ohio’s infant mortality rate drops to 20-year low
- Ohio Juneteenth Festival’s focus on children
- ‘This is about children dying’: Hospital supports initiative for safe gun storage
- This question can help save children from gun violence
- Ohio outreach agencies hope for funding from opioid settlement
- Charity Newsies continuing mission to supply clothes to children
- Columbus ‘Go, Lunch!’ program serves free meals for youth this summer
- Ohio ranks 31st in 2025 Children Count Data Book for child well-being
- A Kid Again brings children with medical conditions to ‘DreamNight’ at the Columbus Zoo
- Ohio Sees Lowest Infant Mortality Rate in 20 Years
- Columbus families experiencing homelessness to get $1,500, monthly payments
- Central Ohio children to participate in The Great Ladybug Hunt in June
- DeWine launches campaign focusing on teen drivers
- Unlicensed, underage driver strikes Whitehall police cruiser, parents face charges
- Eastland Mall demolition raises safety concerns for nearby schoolchildren
- Ohioan now helps keep young people safe after being given a second chance
- Playground designed for children with special needs
- Ohio Meijer baby gear recycling drive returns after strong community input
- When can Children Services take a child from a parent in Ohio? Here’s what the law says
- 9-year-old’s accidental shopping spree turns into ‘purr-fect’ donation for Columbus Humane
- Star House expands to vacant church as homelessness grows among young people in Columbus
- Final Pathway Express Event Highlights Health, Adaptability, and Literacy
- Columbus area teen hosting Earth Day learning fair this Saturday
- State program helps children learn financial responsibility
- Target to begin annual car seat trade-in event April 27
- Day of the Children event celebrates Latino culture at Lincoln Theatre
- Event shines light on child abuse prevention
- Funding for some Ohio summer reading programs in limbo with squeeze on federal agency
- Families will see $500 monthly payments automatically hit accounts next month thanks to new program
- Three area teenagers competing for Ohio Youth of The Year
- Ohio Inspector General investigation finds Ohio Department of Job and Family Services intermittent and contract employee improperly released over $500,000 in public unemployment assistance benefits
- Inspired by Governor DeWine: A Bold Vision for Ohio’s Children
- Study shows racism a major issue impacting Ohio’s maternal and infant mortality rate
- Columbus Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins and his wife, Aleksanda, welcome second son
- Ohio attorney general backs Trump order ending birthright citizenship
- Free advanced driver training returns to Ohio for teen drivers this summer
- Columbus Kids’ Book Bank
- Advocates say DeWine’s proposed budget invests in Ohio’s children
- Ohio author warns lack of diverse views under Republican leadership will hinder children’s growth
- Gerber products sold in Ohio recalled due to choking risk
- Columbus Metropolitan Library introduces pop-up library truck
- Early childhood dashboard shows slow progress, low rankings for Ohio in child wellbeing
- Ohio police respond to social media video of officer arresting man holding baby
- Mental health expert explains how executive order on DEI could impact children
- Columbus families welcome newborns while OSU wins title
- All Ohio kids should be given free school lunch. Let’s invest in state’s future. | Opinion
- Teens, artists with disabilities collaborate on new mural at Hamilton center
- Construction to start soon on new smaller youth prisons in Ohio
- Ohio still has billions in revenue, which could be used on child well-being, advocates say
- Family-Friendly Events This Weekend in Columbus, Ohio: September 27-29, 2024
- My Daughter’s Nightly Routine for the Past Year Is Breaking My Heart
- Meet Tonya Kelly, ,M.Ed | CEO/ Executive Director
- Tablets Lead to Higher Rates of Angry Outbursts Among Young Children, Study Finds
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Declares State of Emergency for 8 Northeast Ohio Counties
- From School Supplies to Meals: Ohio Expands Tax-Free Days for 2024
- See How Much a Full-Time Worker in Ohio Needs to Make to Afford a Two-Bedroom Apartment
- Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson Announced the Hiring of an Anti-Human Trafficking Professional
- Simple Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping as sales get Underway
- Family Activities, Events for Parents, and More Timely Resources!
- Upcoming Family Activities & Resources Opportunities for Professionals 2024 Summer Camps & Internships
- Children Ride for Pelotonia Kids on Saturday
- “She’s not Going in the Boys Bathroom.” Ohio Mom Speaks Out Against Transgender Bathroom Ban Bill
- SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION AT THE 2024 OHIO STATE FAIR
- 11-Year-Old Boy’s Lawnmower Stolen; Franklin County Deputies Step in to Help
- Red, White and Boom Family Safety Tip
- Free Family Firearm Safety Classes
- Ohio Town Named ‘Most Charming Small Town’ In The Entire State
- How Young is Too Young to be Left Home Alone? Ohio has Some Guidelines for Parents
- Dozens of Kids Die in Hot Cars Every Year. Here are Safety Tips You Should Know
- Teaching Juneteenth
- Postpartum Depression can Happen in Fathers, too
- CDC Report Shows Many Homes with Young Children Have Loaded, Unlocked Guns
- Study Shows 1 in 3 Divorced Ohio Dads Will not Spend Father’s Day With Their Children
- Columbus Metropolitan Library to Provide Free Meals to Students at 17 Branches This Summer
- Ohio Senate Wants to Tighten Marijuana Home Grow Rules, Crack Down on Delta-8 THC
- Ohio Authorities Warn of 100 Deadliest Days of Summer For Teen Drivers
- Poison Hemlock in Ohio: Here’s How to Spot the Plant, Prevent Contact
- Summerlong Series Offering Free Workshops, Courses Expands Knowledge of Mental Health
- Ohio’s Youth Hunters Check 1,785 Wild Turkeys; Local Girl Tags Hers
- Summer Movie Deals for kids: Regal, AMC, Cinemark Announce Pricing, Showtimes
- 10 Family-Friendly National Parks to Enjoy Together This Summer
- LIST: Summer Camps for Kids in Central Ohio
- You Could get Pulled Over for Not Wearing a Seat Belt in Ohio if New Bill Becomes Law
- Historic Capital Square Building Lands new Tenants, Including Co-Working Space and Bakery
- Severe Storms Possible Tuesday, Wednesday Around Columbus, NWS says
- Landlord that Booted Immigrants Near OSU also Displacing Dozens of Northwest Columbus Families
- Short North Launches Safety Efforts Ahead of Summer
- 7 Of The Most Dangerous Gangs Taking Over Ohio
- Lonely parents? Despite Busy Family Lives, Most Moms and Dads Feel Isolated
- Surrogate Pregnant with 11th Baby and Says She Would Do it Again
- Most Parents Say They Feel Lonely and These May Be the Reasons
- Police Urge Teens to Find Healthier Outlet Instead of Senior Tag
- Celebrating Our Children’s Milestones: A Prayer for Parents
- Child Care Advocates Praise DeWine’s proposed Vouchers But Say More needs to be Done
- Gahanna Woman Who Lost Husband to Distracted Driving Encouraged by New City Ordinance
- Who Has The Best Chinese Food in Columbus?
- Ohio CASA Network marks Child Abuse Prevention Month 2024
- New Study Reveals Top Negative Words Used By Today’s Parents When Speaking To Kids
- DeWine Pushes For Stricter Seat Belt Law in Ohio
- Ohio has Momentum to Address Child Care Crisis, But so Far no Solution, Children’s Agency Head Says
- Columbus Is America’s Fastest Growing City And A Wonderful Place To Visit
- At What Age Can A Child Legally Be Left Home Alone In Ohio?
- Here are 13 Words You’ll Only Understand if You Hail From Ohio