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Reader Response: Tips for Visiting New Parents (and their babies)

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New parents, we want to hear from you! What made visits from friends or family most helpful — and what didn’t? Share your best tips for supporting new parents for a chance to be featured in our December issue of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine!  ...
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Tuning Talent: The Benefits of Letting Kids Explore Music

2025 Editions Magazine November 2025
There’s a whole world of music to explore, and if you feel that your child has an interest in playing an instrument, music lessons can be a rewarding extracurricular activity that provides many long-term benefits. ...
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When Should Parents Give Their Tween a Smart Phone?

2025 Editions Ages & Stages Magazine October 2025 Parenting Technology Tweens
There’s no set age for getting a child a cellphone. Instead, experts recommend weighing factors such as your child’s maturity and your family’s needs to help decide when the time is right. ...
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How to Make a Halloween Treat Board

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Creating a Halloween treat board is a fun and festive way to serve a variety of snacks and treats at a Halloween party or get-together. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make one. ...
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What to Do About the Flu and Prevention Tips

2025 Editions Health October 2025 Parenting
Senders Pediatrics provides insight on the 2025-2026 flu season and what families can do to help prevent illness. Plus, other basic tips on how to stay healthy during the flu season. ...
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Make Their Big Day Magical: Creative Kids Party Experiences

2025 Editions Magazine October 2025 Parenting Party Planning
Looking for the ultimate wow-factor for your child’s birthday? Consider an “experience party” that turns their special day into an unforgettable adventure. These kinds of parties create not only fun in the moment, but memories that kids will talk about long after the candles are blown out. ...
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What’s Streaming: Family-Friendly Movies and Shows to Watch in October 2025

2025 Editions Magazine October 2025 Worth Noting
Check out this list of new kid-friendly shows and movies coming to streaming platforms this month.  ...
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Tech Safety for Elementary Kids

2025 Editions Ages & Stages Magazine Parenting September 2025 Technology
From devices with built-in parental controls to smartwatches that encourage independence while keeping families connected, here are some of the best tech tools that support learning and creativity while giving parents peace of mind. ...
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Fall Pickings: Tips and tricks for choosing the best apples and pumpkins

2024 Editions Magazine September 2024
Apple picking is a fun fall activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. Whether it’s your first time visiting a local apple orchard, or you feel like you’re a picking pro, here’s a few things you may not know about picking apples, whether on the tree or in your local store or farmer’s market. ...
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The New Wave of Grandparent Names: Why “Grandma” and “Grandpa” Are Getting a Makeover

Grandparents Day events on Cleveland, Ohio
2025 Editions Featured Grandparents Magazine September 2025
Becoming a grandparent no longer means being automatically called “Grandma” or “Grandpa.” Today’s grandparents are increasingly choosing more unique and personalized grandparent names — ones that reflect their personality or style.  ...
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