Parents of
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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. are indicated with a 
For more information on these resources, please go to www.childcareexchange.com.
Publications
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Gentle Teaching Primer
Gentle Teaching is one example of a positive approach consistent with the Positive Culture initiative. A positive culture is an intentional way of supporting all people within our communities that focuses on creating healthy relationships and acknowledging the unique gifts that each brings to those relationships. It is about making the shift in thinking away from power, control and coercion in language and actions, and toward affirmation, unconditional acceptance and encouragement. PDF
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I Suspect My Child Has Autism: A Four-Step Guide for Ohio Parents on What to Do Next
A short guide for parents who suspect their child has autism is now available from the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI). The guide provides information on the types of evaluations needed, sources of funding for obtaining evaluations, lists free information resources, identifies services that may be available for their child, and offers a guide for maintaining medical, educational records for their child. The guide was developed in collaboration with the Autism Society of Ohio and funded in part by the Ohio Department of Education's Office for Exceptional Children. (download In English and Spanish) HTML
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Caring for Every Child's Mental Health in Ohio
Resource Toolkit from the 2012 Ohio's Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. PDF
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10 Ways to be a Good Dad
pamphlet provided by the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood PDF
updated on 12/18/12
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News
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Summer Camp at Helping Hands Center in Columbus
Summer CAMP at HHC is a great way to extend the important learning done throughout the school year in a fun and engaging camp format. (See flyer at: 2013 flyer) Many exciting activities are planned and each group participates in a unique blend of fun-themed related activities. There is a focus on continued academic development blended with socialization, play skills and making friends. Small group Music Therapy is included in the cost and will be scheduled during camp hours as will other regular therapies as the schedule permits.
The camp is for ages 2 1/2 to 12. HTML
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Kasich Pledges $5M for Kids Mental Health Crisis Services
01/09/2013: Kasich approved $5 million to develop crisis intervention programs for children with mental illnesses from the Office of Health Transformation's Innovation Fund. The administration created the fund to support special projects that match goals for care improvement and modernization, to be paid for with bonus money Ohio received for beating federal benchmarks under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act. PDF
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Children and Youth Mental Health Podcast
Tracy Plouck, Dr. Ted Wymyslo, Stan Heffner and Orman Hall discuss the importance of Children's Mental Health Awareness. From April 2012. Streaming Audio
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Wear A Green Ribbon
It brings awareness to the needs of children with emotional and behavioral disorders and their families across the State of Ohio.
Why Green?
To Combat Stigma! In the 1800s the color green was used to brand people who were labeled “insane.” The children’s mental health community decided to continue using the color green, but with a completely different focus. Green signifies new life, new growth, and new beginnings. Therefore, we wear green ribbons to raise public awareness, better the lives of children with serious emotional disorders and show our support of these children and their families.
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