For children and young adults of families impacted by addiction, the holidays, substance misuse, and its related stresses may bring on a great deal of additional fear and isolation. Here are some resources and guidance that can be used to help them through the season. The National Association for Children
The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation has moved youth tennis classes indoors to the Academy of World Languages, located at 2030 Fairfax Avenue. The classes will continue inside during the months of January and February. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays in the gym. Scholarships available for all programs. Grades 1 through 4 meet from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to pause, to reflect and give appreciation for one’s many blessings. But gratitude doesn’t have to be reserved solely for holiday rhetoric; an attitude of gratitude is an important part of everyday living. Psychological studies have demonstrated evidence that having gratitude actually improves
The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library is changing their internet address to C H P L (dot) org; that’s C H P L (dot) O R G. The old online address will no longer be available after June 15th. The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library provides a number of free
Cincinnati & Hamilton County public libraries offer free online language learning services. There are more than 100 languages from which to choose, from Afrikaans to Zulu. This is a great resource for anyone struggling to learn English, Spanish, or any other of the languages spoken in Hamilton County. The online
Research shows that kids who practice reading and math skills over the summer can keep and even improve upon the progress they made during the school year. Now more than ever, it is important to help kids keep their skills sharp. Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Libraries are committed to
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and the recent recall of several baby formula products over concerns about cronobacter contamination , in U.S. produced powder formulas, including Similac, Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum, and Elecare. The
A baseball clinic will be sponsored by Spencer Athletics at the Withrow High School baseball field on Saturday, May 21st. This opportunity is available for students in grades 3 through 12 and will be an instructional day of baseball with experienced coaches to develop skills. Please register ASAP as
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati offers a financial assistance program to help individuals and families obtain membership and access to their programs and services. The assistance program is called the “Membership For All” program and offers a sliding scale that is designed to fit the financial situation of each individual
Cincinnati Public Schools has partnered with the nonprofit “Girls with GRIT” to offer girls early access opportunities to participate in camps this upcoming summer. Girls with GRIT was developed to help build confidence in girls through sports by teaching the foundational sports skills, building relationships with fellow campers and positive
The Hamilton County Youth Employment Program provides summer jobs and year-round job readiness training for Hamilton County residents ages 14-21. The program helps young people in Hamilton County find work, explore careers and remove barriers to create a clear path to more education or a career. To be eligible, young
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Eating isn’t just about satisfying hunger. Children who have access to nutritious food
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission will be providing a Spring Break camp for children ages 6 to 12 years old. The week of spring break will include 4 days of fun activities such as basketball, art, e-sports, swimming/water safety (Mt. Auburn Rec Pool), and free play. Please review these important details and steps to register