Live Inspired Medina

Live Inspired Medina ENABLING FAMILIES TO INSPIRE A PASSION FOR LEARNING IN THEIR CHILDREN. (A replication site of the ParentChild+ program) Strong families strengthen communities.

There is an alarming discrepancy between the number of words heard by the age of three by children in socioeconomically disadvantaged homes and their more affluent peers. This deficit has a negative impact on future school performance, leading to increased grade repetition in elementary school, increased need for special education and a greater likelihood of failure to graduate high school. Live I

nspired is a replication site of the ParentChild+ m, an evidence-based model that provides two years of intensive twice-weekly home visiting to underserved families with children between the ages of 16 months and 4 years who are subject to poverty, isolation, limited educational opportunities, language and literacy barriers, and other obstacles to healthy development and educational success. Over two years, each family receives a minimum of 92, ½ hour visits and acquires at least 46 new, high quality books and educational toys. Along with modeling provided by the home visitor, 46 curricular guide sheets are offered to the family for use if they choose. These guide sheets provide tips for verbal interaction, the serve and return of quality conversation and additional engagement, literacy, music and art activities. Through the visits, ParentChild+ early literacy specialists educate parents on the importance of parent-child interaction and give them the tools (books and educational toys), skills, and encouragement to inspire their children. The home visit staff, who through twice-weekly visits build strong relationships with participants, also connect families to a wide range of community resources including food, housing, health and educational services. As families complete the program, ParentChild+ guides them to ensure their children are enrolled in a high-quality center-based preschool (pre-K, Head Start or kindergarten) as the critical next educational step. For fifty years, ParentChild+ has been bridging the achievement gap for low-income children by strengthening the parent-child relationship and ultimately, increasing the language, literacy and cognitive skills, and the social-emotional development critical for healthy individuals, families and communities. The “light touch” employed by ParentChild+ visitors engages and empowers parents, preparing them to be their child’s first, best teacher and to take pride in their commitment to, and impact on, their child’s education. The goal of Live Inspired is that each parent feels empowered in this way and that each child will enter school prepared to learn, flourish during their years of schooling and graduate on time and become productive members of their communities. The emphasis that this program places on the parent-child bond is invaluable. Strengthening parents strengthens children. Sign up for email updates at bit.ly/EMAILLIVE

We help parents make READING an important part of their ROUTINE!
06/08/2026

We help parents make READING an important part of their ROUTINE!

Consistent routines make transitions easier, help toddlers learn self-control and guide positive behavior.

We are ready for Kid’s Day on the square! Come say Hi! Main Street Medina
06/06/2026

We are ready for Kid’s Day on the square! Come say Hi! Main Street Medina

It's National Donut Day!!!🍩📖🍩What's your favorite flavor to pair with a book?
06/05/2026

It's National Donut Day!!!
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What's your favorite flavor to pair with a book?

It's World Bicycle Day!📘🚲📗Our Home Visitors don't generally arrive on bikes, but they do show up weekly at Medina County...
06/03/2026

It's World Bicycle Day!
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Our Home Visitors don't generally arrive on bikes, but they do show up weekly at Medina County homes during our program year with wonderful books and educational toys for little minds and hands to hold onto!!

We see miracles every day in the homes of Medina County families. ❤️❤️❤️
06/01/2026

We see miracles every day in the homes of Medina County families. ❤️❤️❤️

🤩Dads. Moms, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, teachers - all of you giving your days to little ones... Here's our executive ...
05/29/2026

🤩Dads. Moms, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, teachers - all of you giving your days to little ones... Here's our executive director, Kim Clouse, reminding you that you are doing GREAT just by being a loving, available person in their lives!

👉Know someone with a 2 to 4-year-old who could use some encouragement as they navigate these early years and get their child ready for school? Point them to our website for more information and the opportunity to enroll in our program!

😍💛🩵💜🩷From the very first book we bring families, bright colors and mind-growing words & pictures enter homes, hearts, an...
05/27/2026

😍💛🩵💜🩷From the very first book we bring families, bright colors and mind-growing words & pictures enter homes, hearts, and developing brains.

Grateful for the sacrifices so many made for our nation so that our children are free!!
05/25/2026

Grateful for the sacrifices so many made for our nation so that our children are free!!

One of the best ways to engage with children is through nature! There are positive links between direct experiences in n...
05/22/2026

One of the best ways to engage with children is through nature! There are positive links between direct experiences in nature and children’s emotional, mental, and physical health and wellbeing.
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Develops Creativity and Problem-solving Skills:
When children are out in the natural world, they are free to make their own rules and thus, their innate resourcefulness comes into play.

Enhances Cognitive Abilities:
A daily exposure to natural surroundings increases children's ability to focus and this, in turn, aids in the improvement of their cognitive abilities.

Supports Fitness Through Increased Physical Activities:
One of the biggest benefits of letting your children connect with nature from a tender age is ensuring that their physical fitness is never compromised. Children who spend more time in the diverse natural settings are physically more active and have better immunities.
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Plan to take a child outside, even if it's not favorable weather. Splashing in puddles is loads of fun for adults too! 💦

😍So grateful for these lovely ladies who showed up to complete some important tasks for Live Inspired recently! 💌They he...
05/20/2026

😍So grateful for these lovely ladies who showed up to complete some important tasks for Live Inspired recently!
💌They helped stuff, fold, and assemble our latest newsletter along with preparing outreach items - helping us get ready for upcoming community outreach events.
😁While these tasks may seem simple, they can be time consuming for our small staff and crucial to getting the word out about our work in Medina County.... and we have such a wonderful time doing it all together!!
🎉Next party in the fall! Contact [email protected] if you'd like to join or learn more!

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P. O. Box 1616
Medina, OH
44258

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440-823-9223

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